New Tank Upgrade and Diatoms

[Ian Baxter]

I recently upgraded my 32g to a 65g last Wednesday evening. I used new sand and the old rock from the previous tank. I am noticing diatoms today on the sand bed is that normal or should I be concerned? There was some rock that had only been in the previous tank for about 3 weeks and had diatoms on it before, now GHA.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I recently upgraded my 32g to a 65g last Wednesday evening. I used new sand and the old rock from the previous tank. I am noticing diatoms today on the sand bed is that normal or should I be concerned? There was some rock that had only been in the previous tank for about 3 weeks and had diatoms on it before, now GHA.

Completely normal with new sand.

 

[Ian Baxter]

Completely normal with new sand.

Okay good. I was reading that it could be caused by ammonia, but mine tested at 0.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Okay good. I was reading that it could be caused by ammonia, but mine tested at 0

Diatoms are not caused by ammonia. They feed on silicates which are present in a lot of sand

 

[Ian Baxter]

Diatoms are not caused by ammonia. They feed on silicates which are present in a lot of sand

Oh got it. Good to know.