1. Oct 26, 2012 #1
   

   b7racer Inactive User

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   I have a newer tank that has been running for almost two weeks and green algae hairs and brown algae bloom is taking over. Anything I can do?

    
2. Oct 26, 2012 #2
   

   Armydog Expert Reefkeeper

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   Do a water change your tank is cycling

    
3. Oct 26, 2012 #3
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4. Oct 26, 2012 #4
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   nickbuol Here fishy, fishy, fishy...

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   Makes a lot of people panic, but like the others have said, it is normal. Let it run its course as part of the cycle...
   

    
5. Oct 27, 2012 #5
   

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   When the ammonia and nitrites drop you can get a bunch of snails, crabs, other clean up crew. They're like scrubbing bubbles and can really help keep it in check.

    
6. Oct 28, 2012 #6
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   blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

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   LOL I like that. "scrubbing bubbles"
   
   Water changes, you can suck some of the crap out when you are siphoning water out. Then get a good clean up crew with a variety of snails and crabs. Do a little research before you buy. Different snails eat different things, and in different areas of the tank.
   
   Here's a good read I had bookmarked from when I was setting up my tank.
   
   http://www.ratemyfishtank.com/articles/119
   

    

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