Evil Diatoms

Discussion in 'Algae' started by hank8888, May 20, 2011.

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  1. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    the diatoms in my tank still has not passed? I has been like a month from when it started. It is only on the sand in my tank. some days is better then other days?
     
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  2. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    where did u get ur sand and where r u getting ur water
     
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  3. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    It will eventually pass. Must be a lot of silicates in that sand!
     
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  4. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    The sand is Live sand from Carib Sea and i get DI/RO salt water for w/c form the fish store and i get RO water for evaporation from the RO machine at work
     
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  5. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    well u never no how clean the ro units at work are i would get a tds meter and test it
     
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  6. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    ya true next time i see the guy who works on it i will ask him if he has one and test it for me
     
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  7. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    u should get ur own they are inexpensive that way u can make sure ur lfs water is good quality to hey u never know i use to test 5g bottles from Alhambra
     
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  8. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I get saltwater that is made in the back would it work with the saltwater and i changed lfs for water so we will see if it helps
     
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    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    im pretty sure they will let u test thier ro di water they sell it too
     
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  10. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    does the tds meter work in salt water
     
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