Diatom bloom

shooshoomanz · 10/22/2010, 02:23 PM

Hey so ive noticed brown stuff springing up on my sand bed its now growing on my live rock, im assuming as ive been told my cycle is ending with only nitrates showing, I think ots time to add some cuc, and better circulation. Any suggestions since I currently dont have a sump nor a Skimmer should i invest in sone macro algae perhaps a small cheato ball in my DT or hmm any suggestions? Thanks guys for the time to read and offering me some advice.

Michael · 10/23/2010, 05:50 AM

Hi-There, Id suggest turbo snails for removing diatoms on rocks and glass, dont add too many, they will starve to death if theres too many, however i would suggest your 100% certain you are cycled before adding any snails as inverts wont tolerate ammonia poisoning, when your done and your sure do a 25% water change first and a couple of days later add some snails, 6 will do in a 20 gallon for now.

mike_cmu04 · 10/23/2010, 08:47 AM

Go ahead and add your clean up crew. the diatoms will go away with time dont worry too much about them.

SwampyBill · 10/23/2010, 11:38 AM

What's your most recent water parameter readings? If still just showing nitrates, do a 25% water change & add 5 or 6 turbos to the mix. Make sure to temp acclimate the bag for about 15 min., then drip acclimate them for at least 45 min.

Sisterlimonpot · 10/23/2010, 02:51 PM

IF you don't have a sump, where are you planning to contain macroalgae?

10/22/2010, 02:23 PM	#1
shooshoomanz Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Plainville CT Posts: 79	Diatom bloom Hey so ive noticed brown stuff springing up on my sand bed its now growing on my live rock, im assuming as ive been told my cycle is ending with only nitrates showing, I think ots time to add some cuc, and better circulation. Any suggestions since I currently dont have a sump nor a Skimmer should i invest in sone macro algae perhaps a small cheato ball in my DT or hmm any suggestions? Thanks guys for the time to read and offering me some advice. __________________ 20 gall long, 20lbs LR, 25-30lbs LS, T5(10,000k, 420 actinic), 30 gall filter w/carbon bag, Circ pump 500gph, 78'F, pH 8.4, 1.024-1.026sg. Current Tank Info: 20 gallon long nano reef tank in the works just about to enter its cycle

10/23/2010, 05:50 AM	#2
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	Hi-There, Id suggest turbo snails for removing diatoms on rocks and glass, dont add too many, they will starve to death if theres too many, however i would suggest your 100% certain you are cycled before adding any snails as inverts wont tolerate ammonia poisoning, when your done and your sure do a 25% water change first and a couple of days later add some snails, 6 will do in a 20 gallon for now. __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

10/23/2010, 08:47 AM	#3
mike_cmu04 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Shepherd, Mi Posts: 2,348	Go ahead and add your clean up crew. the diatoms will go away with time dont worry too much about them. __________________ 92 Gallon corner tank, 2-radion gen 2 led lights, 2 mp40's Current Tank Info: 92 Gallon Corner Tank

10/23/2010, 11:38 AM	#4
SwampyBill Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St. Pete, FL. Posts: 2,369	What's your most recent water parameter readings? If still just showing nitrates, do a 25% water change & add 5 or 6 turbos to the mix. Make sure to temp acclimate the bag for about 15 min., then drip acclimate them for at least 45 min. __________________ I love me some wrasse... & laissez les bon temps rouler! Current Tank Info: 120 gal Vizio

10/23/2010, 02:51 PM	#5
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	IF you don't have a sump, where are you planning to contain macroalgae? __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress

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