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Unread 04/12/2018, 03:40 PM   #1
mochlate
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Question Is this just a diatom bloom?

New to the hobby so I've heard and seen things but I just want to confirm that is what this is growing on my rocks and sand


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Unread 04/12/2018, 03:43 PM   #2
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Heres a photo of it on the rocks




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Unread 04/12/2018, 04:17 PM   #3
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Yes, just diatoms.


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Unread 04/13/2018, 04:35 AM   #4
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yep... enjoy your new tank..


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Unread 04/13/2018, 04:44 AM   #5
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Yup, diatoms. Enjoy!

Gotta love LED's for that nice ball effect on the sandbed.


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Yup, diatoms. Enjoy!

Gotta love LED's for that nice ball effect on the sandbed.
I found t5 supplement clears that right up.


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