CPR Aquafuge help

[Madjamey]

I set up a CPR Aquafuge about a week ago with a small piece of LR and a wad of Cheato , I have not added any live sand yet. I know these are supposed to build up a slime coat , but mine is thick and dark red , and you can't even see into the fugue. Can anyone tell me if this is normal or have I done something wrong ???

[zoa]

how established is the tank? same problem there as well?

[Madjamey]

The tank is a holding tank while I'm in the middle of a move , but I set it up bare bottom with a few prices of LR from my established tank about 3 weeks ago. The tank is clean and clear , it's just the Aquafuge itself.

[Two Bit Scooter]

Sounds like cyanobacteria. Is there any livestock in this tank?

[Magiksurfman]

what kind of lighting do you have over your fuge? ive seen this happen to me over two different times over more or less the same thing old bulbs and bulbs color temp under 5500k the nasties like growing under that light.

[Madjamey]

I have 3 fish in this tank. I am using the light that came with the Aquafuge , not sue what bulb is in it ( at the moment ) , and the whole set up has only been pu and going for a week.