Diatoms

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  1. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    I have another possible source. I recently built a DIY in tank refugium that houses caulerpa. The caulking that I used to hold the tank together is still white (used a clear-maturing caulking) and has been since I built it 3 weeks ago. Could that be a continual source of silicates that is causing this never ending accumulation of diatoms?
     

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  2. ZC42

    ZC42 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Haha I wouldn't worry about the diatoms too much right now- before you know it, you'll wake up and they'll be gone! :)
     
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  3. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Assuming there isn't a silicate source, yes.
     
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    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    All gone.
     
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    RickM Astrea Snail

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    GFO removes silicas
     
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