Is this Diatoms?

[ChandlerTingle]

Tank is coming up on a Month old. Just wanted make sure it is Diatoms and the best way to remove and stop it.

 

[DDenny]

How long has the tank been cycling?

 

[Ajayabb]

Looks like it. They will pass on their own. Add a CUC if you don’t have one

 

[ChandlerTingle]

How long has the tank been cycling?

Its been 3 weeks since it has finished its cycle

 

[ChandlerTingle]

Looks like it. They will pass on their own. Add a CUC if you don’t have one

What do you recommend?

 

[atul176]

Tank is coming up on a Month old. Just wanted make sure it is Diatoms and the best way to remove and stop it.

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Looks like it. If you’re using RODI or distilled water then it’s just part of the ugly phase and it will in time if you’re diligent with your nutrients. If you are using tap water, it likely has a source of silicates which diatoms feed upon. If you are using tap water, get yourself an RODI or some jugs of Walmart great value distilled water.

 

[ChandlerTingle]

Looks like it. If you’re using RODI or distilled water then it’s just part of the ugly phase and it will in time if you’re diligent with your nutrients. If you are using tap water, it likely has a source of silicates which diatoms feed upon. If you are using tap water, get yourself an RODI or some jugs of Walmart great value distilled water.

Yeah I have a RODI system with a Resin cart so I ruled that out

 

[Jekyl]

Your tank is brand new. Those rocks will change to almost every color of the rainbow. None of it is an emergency. Manage parameters, bolster CuC and remove what you can by hand. That's all there is to algae management.

 

[atul176]

Yeah I have a RODI system with a Resin cart so I ruled that out

So it’s just the ugly phase. Consistent maintenance and time is the solution for diatoms.

 

[LAA]

Yes that is diatoms. It is very normal in new tanks. Get some astrea snails. It will go away on its own as tank matures.

 

[reefinatl]

Bit liberal on the use of an emergency tag there friend

 

[LAA]

This was my tank when I had diatoms. They went away and were replaced with hair algae. Now my tank seem to be doing good.

 

[NewReeferKev]

Playing the waiting game with diotoms as well. Looks worse than it is. Water changes and wait. Don’t chase it with chemicals. Snails help if you want to get some

 

[Jordan92595]

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Playing the waiting game with diotoms as well. Looks worse than it is. Water changes and wait. Don’t chase it with chemicals. Snails help if you want to get some

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Playing the waiting game with diotoms as well. Looks worse than it is. Water changes and wait. Don’t chase it with chemicals. Snails help if you want to get some

If that was my tank I would have to scrape that glass lol

 

[Reef and Dive]

Yea diatoms. Don’t worry but it will get much worse. Nothing needs to be done, it solves by itself.

 

[Just John]

What he said. But, there are a few things you can do to make it go faster. Here is a link to get you started:

How To Eliminate and Prevent Diatoms in a Reef Tank - ReefBum

Diatoms are a brown algae that typically appear in a reef tank that has just completed its cycle. How do you eliminate and prevent diatoms in a reef tank?

reefbum.com

 

[NewReeferKev]

If that was my tank I would have to scrape that glass lol

I did eventually lol. It doesn’t bother me much. They already have all cleared out and gone away