Hey everyone :D
I am new to this forum and new to Saltwater Aquariums in general. I just recently built my aquarium into the wall with my Dad and decided it would be a good time to make the leap to Saltwater.
There has been water in the tank since Christmas Day. Since then I've added 25 pounds of Live Rock (last weekend) I woke up this morning and noticed that there is a layer of brown "dust" covering some of the bottom, it appears to be coming off a portion of one of the rocks. Is this normal during the cycling period? Is there something I can do to prevent this from spreading further?
I've had a filter running the entire time, I have yet to purchase a protein skimmer though, could that be the issue?
I've attached a picture of my aquarium setup...Do you think I need to add more live rock? This is a 40 gallon aquarium. The date on these pictures is incorrect, the camera was a christmas present and we haven't changed the date yet :D
Thanks in advance for any help!!!
(P.S...What have I gotten myself into?? This new hobby is testing my patience and hurting my wallet :frustrat:)
I am new to this forum and new to Saltwater Aquariums in general. I just recently built my aquarium into the wall with my Dad and decided it would be a good time to make the leap to Saltwater.
There has been water in the tank since Christmas Day. Since then I've added 25 pounds of Live Rock (last weekend) I woke up this morning and noticed that there is a layer of brown "dust" covering some of the bottom, it appears to be coming off a portion of one of the rocks. Is this normal during the cycling period? Is there something I can do to prevent this from spreading further?
I've had a filter running the entire time, I have yet to purchase a protein skimmer though, could that be the issue?
I've attached a picture of my aquarium setup...Do you think I need to add more live rock? This is a 40 gallon aquarium. The date on these pictures is incorrect, the camera was a christmas present and we haven't changed the date yet :D
Thanks in advance for any help!!!
(P.S...What have I gotten myself into?? This new hobby is testing my patience and hurting my wallet :frustrat:)