brown hair algae

[skiergd011013]

my 55 is cycling with dead shrimp i got a little ammonia started in the water. i got brown hair algae that came on one of my liverocks from my lfs growing quickly on the rocks and swaying in the current! the algae phases are normal for a new tank correct? is there anything i can do to get rid of this or does it just go away by its self?

[jacorosso]

Your tank is in the cycle stage and this is normal. Just keep a eye on your Phos levels and also you nitrate levels.

I had the same problem with my tank when i started you will go through many algae stages.

just test test test that my advice

[skiergd011013]

so does it just literally eventually dissolve away into the water? or do you have to take it out?

[jacorosso]

No it will go away. Will help if when you water change you hoover your rock and gravel.

Also get your self a clean up crew I.E crabs,snails,shrimps

[Frank-n-Tank]

agree snails crabs if the param are correct,......they love the stuff