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Discussion in 'Introductions' started by slim, Jan 16, 2014.

  1. Jan 16, 2014 #1
    slim

    slim Inactive User

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    i just purchased a 225 gal tank and just got it all set up about a month ago its cycling and looking like **** just wonderin if anyone new some tricks to cleaning it up
     
  2. Jan 16, 2014 #2
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    what exactly is wrong with it?
     
  3. Jan 16, 2014 #3
    slim

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    oh just turning brown everywhere and i did a water change and it helped for a few days and it just turning brown every where again
     
  4. Jan 16, 2014 #4
    Lee

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    Sounds like diatom algae which is common for a new tank. Did you use tap water or reverse osmosis filtered water?
     
  5. Jan 16, 2014 #5
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Using R/O? Tap water. Please go in to the most detail as you can!
     
  6. Jan 17, 2014 #6
    slim

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    i used tap water to start and i just got my kold sterile unit hooked up now so im using water from that



     
  7. Jan 17, 2014 #7
    Crystal formerly swcrys

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    I'm having the same issue although mine was an established tank when I bought it. And I have had it set up now for about 3 or 4 months. Just all the sudden started a few weeks ago. I am using RO water. Maybe I need to check it again to make sure its still reading at 0. Seems like when the light first come on it is gone. But after a very short period of time everything starts to turn brown again. Maybe 15-20 mins. Then just keeps getting darker and darker. Do I need to replace bulbs maybe?
     

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