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I have a 35 gallon and used a pinch of yeast twice. No more diatoms. I just dropped it in the top and it did the rest.
Dosing Bakers Yeast!?
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I have a 35 gallon and used a pinch of yeast twice. No more diatoms. I just dropped it in the top and it did the rest.
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Alexreefer
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I have stopped after a while, Diatoms are not present, and tank is doing good. Dont see any negatives
How long did you dose for and what was the amount you settled on?
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I don't see any strong reason to think this will work to deter diatoms. Removing silicate sources is my general recommendation.
Some folks think yeast helps, but there's no clear mechanism, so no clear understanding if it works sometimes or it is just coincidence.
here's a lengthy discussion tracking someone's experience with it.
www.reef2reef.com
"The verdict, at least for me was it worked. It wasnt overnight and didn't completely eradicate them in total, but did drive their numbers down significantly. The rest was time and good husbandry. I would do it again if needed."
Some folks think yeast helps, but there's no clear mechanism, so no clear understanding if it works sometimes or it is just coincidence.
here's a lengthy discussion tracking someone's experience with it.
So let's try some yeast!
So I've been trying to eliminate a small diatom infestation on my sand bed for the past couple of months to no avail. It's persistent and will not bend to my will, no matter what I try. Vacuum the bed- nope. Blackout - nada. Increased water changes - not a dent. GFO - laughing at...
www.reef2reef.com
"The verdict, at least for me was it worked. It wasnt overnight and didn't completely eradicate them in total, but did drive their numbers down significantly. The rest was time and good husbandry. I would do it again if needed."
