On Sun, 10 Nov 2002 09:31:39 -0800, "Steve Galupe"
wrote:

What colour is it?

If it's brown it could be diatoms. Get a couple Ottocinclus catfish and
they will help you get rid of the diatoms. Diatoms occur in new tanks if
the light is insufficient.


Hmm.... Two weeks ago I set up a 55 gallon with 160 watts of NO
florescent lighting on it and I got diatom algae. How much light
would you call sufficient? I think that the diatoms are a normal part
of any tank cycle. I did not have to wait two weeks though. Only
about three to four days.