Hi everyone, just wanting to confirm this looks like diatoms. Light brownish color. Blows off with a baster, not stringy. Tank has gone through the first stage of cycling, 3 weeks old. Started with live rock from TBS and carabsea arag alive special grade. Guessing silicate from the sand is causing the bloom? Would a 3 day blackout and high flow/UV help move this along or should I just let it take its course and keep rocks blown off? TIA!
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