need help on what to do

[Jas7]

hey ppl am having sm problem with my tank..seems like there is like synite or smth growing on my sand..and now all this brown stuff is going on my rocks..what shld i do?

[xiaochew]

Are your tank new?if yes its diatoms algae. Normal for new tank start up. I just complete it. You can wait till its cycle.

Any way wrong place to post question.

[Jas7]

oh..so u mean this will be over in a while???how lng does it usually take?

yes my tank is new

[piero]

For me only last a few days. Depends on your skimmer too.

[xiaochew]

Long hour on light will cost this problem.

can add tubro snail to clear away it.

Please add it after the cycle.

[Jas7]

thanks