austin_socal
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Hi everyone,
Can someone ID this algae on my sandbed and rocks?
TIA
Can someone ID this algae on my sandbed and rocks?
TIA
Algae ID
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Looks like diatoms to me. Nothing to worry about
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How To Get Rid Of Diatoms
Diatoms are a powdery brown or gold algae that are common new aquariums. Diatoms are an algae that show up on new rock and sand when added to the reef tank.
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austin_socal
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Thank you manLooks like diatoms to me. Nothing to worry about
How To Get Rid Of Diatoms
Diatoms are a powdery brown or gold algae that are common new aquariums. Diatoms are an algae that show up on new rock and sand when added to the reef tank.
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NonstopSoda
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Ive never heard of a fish that eats diatoms, Snails do though. Trochus, Astreas, nerites, and the best one in my opinion is Ceriths
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Also diatoms should fade away on their own as they drain the silicates out of the tank. If they keep reaccuring then I would suggest using RODI water and try to lower your phosphate (if its high) and then doing a blue out which is just keeping the lights on heavy blue. It worked like a charm for me and they were gone within 2 weeks or so when I had an outbreak.
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austin_socal
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Awesome thank you. Thought I heard diamond gobies might eat them
NonstopSoda
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Diamond gobies mostly just shift the sand around and stir up the sandbed which helps get rid of diatoms faster but I dont think they will actively look for it and eat it
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austin_socal
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Ah that makes sense. Thank you
