3 day black out

[Shawn_epicurious]

I have been fighting an issue with diatom Algea (yes, I am sure it is diatom) I found the problem. I wasn’t measuring TDS in my RODI water... I am now (I am also keeping an extra set of filters on-hand now) I’d like to finally put an end to this algea.

How much stress will I cause my tank if I do a 3 day black out?

 

[Hydrored]

I would personally not do a 3 day blackout for diatoms. Now that you have identified the silicate source I would give it time with CUC and water changes. There are products that bind silicates also you could run for a couple days

 

[vetteguy53081]

I have been fighting an issue with diatom Algea (yes, I am sure it is diatom) I found the problem. I wasn’t measuring TDS in my RODI water... I am now (I am also keeping an extra set of filters on-hand now) I’d like to finally put an end to this algea.

How much stress will I cause my tank if I do a 3 day black out?

It shouldn't. I generally do 5 days. You can run blues at 5% to offer coral a little light but NO whites. Add 1ml of peroxide at night per 10 gallons. Will assist in dino breakdown. Clean filters daily also.

 

[dejaknu]

If they're not hurting anything, you could also just let them run their course. Now that you've cut off their food source their time is limited.

 

[New&no clue]

I did a three day black out and everything was fine at the end.

 

[Redfoxtang]

Agreed with Hydro. I wouldn’t do a blackout for diatoms either. I know it’s ugly but with CUC and time it will subside. Especially since you found the source, a couple of water changes with clean water wouldn’t hurt either!

 

[Shawn_epicurious]

Agreed with Hydro. I wouldn’t do a blackout for diatoms either. I know it’s ugly but with CUC and time it will subside. Especially since you found the source, a couple of water changes with clean water wouldn’t hurt either!

I do weekly water changes religiously: )

 

[Alanna102499]

I did the 3 day blackout.
It spiked my ammonia...
It worked for 2 days.
Use Dr. Tim’s Waste Away liquid and then use the Gel for monthly maintenance, also use with a good CUC. Good luck!

 

[Redfoxtang]

I do weekly water changes religiously: )

Sounds like your already on the right track then!!

 

[SPR1968]

You should be fine with a 3 day blackout, it’s just like a storm in the ocean

Just shut the curtains and doors and turn the lights off.