Stupid Diatoms!

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Strykir, Aug 23, 2011.

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  1. Strykir

    Strykir Astrea Snail

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    Just put in my new T5's and was enjoying the new life in the tank, just to find a massive diatom bloom when i got home. I know they will be gone soon, but jeez i wish somone would invent a diatom nuke. :angry:
     
    Strykir, Aug 23, 2011
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  2. heidimi

    heidimi Fire Shrimp

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    hehe, I feel your frustration! Hang in there its all part of the cycle.

    Heidi
     
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  3. MajesticCoral

    MajesticCoral Fire Worm

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    I agree I have a new tank and it's got the cycle brown going but the coral banded shrimp and lawnmower blenny seem to be helping to get rid of it.
     
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  4. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    This is part of the reason I do not run lights when my tank is cycling.;)
     
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  5. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    I'm exactly the opposite, there. lol... I run my lights 14 - 16 hours per day during the cycle. I want the algae to bloom and flourish so it can feed on the silicates, nitrates, etc. I then wait for all the algae to vanish before I start stocking. :)
     
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  6. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Different strokes for different folks.lol;) I use a Phosphate adsorbing resin (Phos Zorb) to remove the silicates. I did this as an experiment on my last tank and have to say I have never had a cleaner tank from the startup till maturity.;) I hate filthy algae and diatoms.:angry::angry::angry:
     
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  7. chelltom

    chelltom Skunk Shrimp

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    Diatoms are great because they go away onthe other hand cynao and red bubble is like the never ending horror story
     
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  8. kenhobden

    kenhobden Astrea Snail

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    my tanks just going onto its 47 day birthday, I had a diatom bloom about 2 weeks ago, but it only lasted for a few days, just nature I suppose? Still a pain though
     
    kenhobden, Oct 25, 2011
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