Remediation Bacteria

[Calireefer92]

Hey reefers I’m having problems with diatoms my lfs recommended remediation. My question is how much should I dose and how often I have a 240 gallon system

 

[iamacat]

Hey reefers I’m having problems with diatoms my lfs recommended remediation. My question is how much should I dose and how often I have a 240 gallon system

That is just one of the many products available to assist you with diatoms. You could also just wait it out. Whatever bacterial cleaner you choose, whether it’s aqua vitro, dr Tim’s, brightwell, or any other brand, the directions will be in the bottle for their product. Follow their instructions

 

[Calireefer92]

That is just one of the many products available to assist you with diatoms. You could also just wait it out. Whatever bacterial cleaner you choose, whether it’s aqua vitro, dr Tim’s, brightwell, or any other brand, the directions will be in the bottle for their product. Follow their instructions

It doesn’t mention how often to dose

 

[iamacat]

It doesn’t mention how often to dose

 

[Pistondog]

Maybe the maintenance dose weekly, or ask the lfs since they recommend that solution.

 

[iamacat]

The diatoms will decrease if water parameters are maintained. The bottle bac will do it’s thing and grow it’s population. If it’s a newer tank you can add the maintenance dose with water changes. Eventually your bacterial population will dominate your tank if parameters and care is maintained.

other than that dose it when there are any signs of increase in waste build up in the display. But again this will become less as the tank matures

 

[Heart of Dixie]

New tank? If not, do you know the source of the silicate/ silicic acid that is supporting them?