Most of what I hear (or read) says it's silica from the tank. Diatoms do need silica though.
Brown Diatoms Beware!
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Most of what I hear (or read) says it's silica from the tank. Diatoms do need silica though.
Cleaning crew update
Brown algae has become a thing of the past. Here's a couple pics of the cleaning crew...
They even clean the underside of the lid
Brown algae has become a thing of the past. Here's a couple pics of the cleaning crew...
They even clean the underside of the lid
Razzo, really great looking comps and calvus! I ordered precisely the same zebras (from Ms) for my Tang setup and they do a fantastic job. Well done.
A note about diatoms, from personal experience. High silica levels are a significant factor. I fought diatoms and then decided to test silica levels (Seachem test kit) in my tap water. Ideal levels are below 1 unit. My tapwater is off the chart at 25+. I added RowaPhos chemical media to my filters (absorbs silicate as well) and problem solved. That said, snails >>> RowaPhos
A note about diatoms, from personal experience. High silica levels are a significant factor. I fought diatoms and then decided to test silica levels (Seachem test kit) in my tap water. Ideal levels are below 1 unit. My tapwater is off the chart at 25+. I added RowaPhos chemical media to my filters (absorbs silicate as well) and problem solved. That said, snails >>> RowaPhos
This guy is amazing. Very nice fish, Razzo.
Just to help the mods keep this post in the Rift Lake Board (where all my buddies are), here is a picture of the daddy to my calvus fry. He is the dark male in the top of the photo.... almost Inkfin dark, aye?
I have tested for Phosphates but not silica?
If the snails were not doing the job, I might seriously consider the media you suggested. I don't see much of the diatoms anymore and they are now food for my snails. As long as I can't see them and they are feeding the snails
opcorn:I wouldn't wnat to remove a foiod source for the little guys Btw: thanks for the kudos
