Sdoutreefer
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Just curious, but what is the main cause of diatoms? My tank has been running since november 2012, and I have had diatoms on my sand bed since its been running. Everything else is fine oter than the ugle sand.
What causes diatoms?
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Mr tap water
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It could be low-flow areas Too many fish Bad feeding habits Lights on too long Sun on tank Hi nitrates hi phosphates but I personally would start with the waterflow Good luck
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Good read:
http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/algaecontrol/a/aa091100.htm
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Bartmmackey
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From my limited time on this forum, this is one of the most often asked question. You are not alone!
I sure hope this is ok, this is the best piece of info I have ever seen on Dinoflagellate. I know you asked about diatoms, but frankly I can't tell the difference even after reading the second article. I can tell you from presonal experience excess dinoflagellates will kill fish, snails, crabs. I followed the lessons learned exactly and wiped them out. Best of luck.
How I beat dinoflagellates, and the lessons I learned ? Advanced Aquarist | Aquarist Magazine and Blog
Aquatic Science: Diatoms vs Dinoflagellates and Marine Plankton Benefits
I sure hope this is ok, this is the best piece of info I have ever seen on Dinoflagellate. I know you asked about diatoms, but frankly I can't tell the difference even after reading the second article. I can tell you from presonal experience excess dinoflagellates will kill fish, snails, crabs. I followed the lessons learned exactly and wiped them out. Best of luck.
How I beat dinoflagellates, and the lessons I learned ? Advanced Aquarist | Aquarist Magazine and Blog
Aquatic Science: Diatoms vs Dinoflagellates and Marine Plankton Benefits
Silicates are the main cause of diatoms. Diatoms mainly hit a new tank or areas with high silicates in the water. I doubt you have diatoms, there are other algae that look like the same like dinoflagellates. You can get d/i cartridges that target silicates
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Sdoutreefer
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I dont think overfeeding is my problem, but could be a possibility. I think I may not have enough flow. My tank is a 40b with an mp10 for water flow.. Theres only a few dead spots but hear having as little as a couple of dead spots can be bad for a tank.
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Sdoutreefer
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Also thanks to everyone sharing knowledge on this problem. Im not sure if my photoperiod is too long. I use Radions which come on at 9am (deep blues to all blues) and ramp up to 75% (from 12pm-6pm) and then ramp down. Lights are completely off by midnight. Blues turn on around 930pm. I do run GFO. Can this have anything to do with the diatoms? The diatoms are the only nuissance algae growing or that I can see growing. I syphon my sand every week when I do my water change in hopes of cleaning it up...
KoleTang
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