Patches of yellowish stuff showing up

[Monice]

Hello Fellow Reefers,

I am a totally newbie to this hobby and need some advice or knowledge transfer from some of you experienced peeps.

Just a couple of days ago I noticed these faint very small patches of yellowish spots on top of the sand. Now a couple days later they are becoming more abundant and getting larger. I also noticed they are beginning to appear on my rock work.

I've done some googling and to the best of my noob knowledge I'm guessing diatoms possibly? Think that since my tank is so new. Open to opinions from more experienced reefers. In other words... HELP!!! :-D

Water Chemistry
Temp 78
pH 8.0
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0

Nitrate 20 (Working to lower this. Did a 15% water change yesterday and will do every couple days to get this lowered). Let me know if I should be doing anything else.

Salinity 1.026
Calcium 420
Alkalinity dKH 6.7
Magnesium 1520

Do I need to do anything? Should I be panicking? Did I add too much livestock too quickly?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!
Mo

 

[Fishlover56]

How bigs your tank and whats your livestock
im not the most knowledgeable person but i have had algae break outs in my old 15 gallon on my sand and rock which i think was nitrates but still not sure what the yellow is i will leave it to the people who know more
good luck with your future trip in the hobby!

 

[Double monti 61]

Right now I would not be concerned keep an eye on it and try to keep it under control

 

[vetteguy53081]

No worries - associated with a newer tank and likely diatoms. If it gets heavy, do a simple vacuuming of surface with siphon
Nassarius snails and blue leg hermits will help keep this is check

 

[Monice]

How bigs your tank and whats your livestock
im not the most knowledgeable person but i have had algae break outs in my old 15 gallon on my sand and rock which i think was nitrates but still not sure what the yellow is i will leave it to the people who know more
good luck with your future trip in the hobby!

How bigs your tank and whats your livestock
im not the most knowledgeable person but i have had algae break outs in my old 15 gallon on my sand and rock which i think was nitrates but still not sure what the yellow is i will leave it to the people who know more
good luck with your future trip in the hobby!

I have a Red Sea Peninsula 500. 132 gal total. ALL I have in the tank currently are 2 clowns, 3 cardinals, 1 royal gamma, 1 goby and pistol srimp pair. Coral wise 3 small frags.

 

[Monice]

Ye

No worries - associated with a newer tank and likely diatoms. If it gets heavy, do a simple vacuuming of surface with siphon
Nassarius snails and blue leg hermits will help keep this is check
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Thanks! I was wondering if I can start adding a cleanup crew. Think I may go shopping again this weekend.

 

[Double monti 61]

This likes my cheap little 15 gallon tank

 

[Double monti 61]

P S try indo pacific farms the have a pretty good selection for a clean up crew and they sent me this nice blastomussa merleti

 

[Monice]

P S try indo pacific farms the have a pretty good selection for a clean up crew and they sent me this nice blastomussa merleti

Thanks! I'll check the out.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Ye


Thanks! I was wondering if I can start adding a cleanup crew. Think I may go shopping again this weekend.

3 nassarius, 3 trochus. 3 asterina, 4 turbe and about 8 blue leg hermit. Should be pretty reasonable. Many reputable stores sell cleaner packs.

 

[Monice]

3 nassarius, 3 trochus. 3 asterina, 4 turbe and about 8 blue leg hermit. Should be pretty reasonable. Many reputable stores sell cleaner packs.

Thanks! That make it even easier for me!!! I ❤ this forum!