daugherty
part time reefer
if it looks like dirt it is more than likely diatom alage which is normal for a new tank and will go away soon
algae growth
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yote
In Memoriam
+1 James
Thats what I was thinking.
Diatoms are one of those things that happen to ALL new tanks.They'll go away as soon as the silicates in the water are used up.
Thats what I was thinking.
Diatoms are one of those things that happen to ALL new tanks.They'll go away as soon as the silicates in the water are used up.
Should I wipe the tank down? I'll take a picture and upload it. What are silicantes? Do silicantes go away with water changes?
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Silicates can be found in your sand and water. They can be lowered if you use good (RODI) water for water changes, but there's no reason to sweat over diatoms. They happen to everybody.
yote
In Memoriam
Yep.You'll look in the tank before long,and they'll all be gone.
Diatoms are one of those things thats gonna happen.Their just part of the process.
Diatoms are one of those things thats gonna happen.Their just part of the process.
