Diatoms, Good or Bad???

Discussion in 'Algae' started by KDtrey5, Jul 24, 2012.

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  1. KDtrey5

    KDtrey5 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    So it has been a week since my cycle has ended and I am starting to notice small patches of diatoms. Is this good or bad??? I just did a water change but I hate the way my clownfish freaks out every time I do one...:(
     
    KDtrey5, Jul 24, 2012
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  2. Moby Duck

    Moby Duck Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Diatoms live off silicates, I wouldn't worry. They seem to disappear relatively quickly.
     
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  3. MoJoe

    MoJoe Dragon Wrasse

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    diatoms are ugly but a rite of passage that all new tanks go through, they will dissapear on their own if your tank is stable and has cycled.
     
    MoJoe, Jul 24, 2012
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