Well, all new tanks go through it. I'm talking about the cyanobacteria/algae bloom stage... and it isn't pretty. Right now most of my sand is covered in cyano, which forms as a slimy blue/green sheet. All you can do is siphon it out here and there, and wait. Patience is a virtue, and in this hobby, a necessity.
Luckily, most of my initial crew are alive and well. Have I mentioned how much I love Mexican Turbo snails? Because I really do. They clean glass all day long... unlike astreas, which always seem to be taking a nap. My water readings are all within range, although a slight nitrate reading means it's water change time again.
Next month if all goes well, I'll be adding round two of inverts and possibly the first fish!
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