What's the best way to handle diatoms?

[Boulder]

Completely random but check this site out, its amazing:
Oregonreef.com

Wow - great link ... that is an extreme aquarium system!

 

[fishmonkey]

nice link cool!

 

[Sharkbait430]

Thats my goal in life - to have something that insane and be good at taking care of it (along with having the funds for it)...

 

[InfernoST]

That sure is one well planned out system he has there. That worm would be great for flounder fishing.

 

[Sharkbait430]

That sure is one well planned out system he has there. That worm would great for flounder fishing.

Like I told you, I would run the other way if I found that thing!

 

[InfernoST]

Like I told you, I would run the other way if I found that thing!

Come on now. You chop that bad boy up grab your fishing pole and head for the bay to catch dinner. I think it's about time the tank pays you back with a gift like that.

 

[Sharkbait430]

Come on now. You chop that bad boy up grab your fishing pole and head for the bay to catch dinner. I think it's about time the tank pays you back with a gift like that.

Lol, yeah I guess, but just dont let your fishies in the tank see what you're doing to their cousins...

 

[Flake]

On that same note, i've always found it odd that the GA aquarium serves fish in their cafeteria. I find this suspect.

 

[Sharkbait430]

Hmmmm, interesting...lol

 

[InfernoST]

It's not about conservation anymore, it's all about the mighty greenback. Some of those sandwiches cost as much as some of my SW fish.LOL

 

[InfernoST]

Lol, yeah I guess, but just dont let your fishies in the tank see what you're doing to their cousins...

I'll keep it a secret if you do. Shhhhhhhh.

 

[Sharkbait430]

I'll keep it a secret if you do. Shhhhhhhh.

Just make sure the boss doesnt spill the beans...

 

[InfernoST]

Lol

 

[HappyHooligan]

So, diatomes will never go away if using tap water? I have to get a RO/DI kit?

 

[Flake]

mine burnt themselves out. I'm still looking for the best price on a RO filter. I'm sure they will eventually pop back up if I keep using tap water though.

 

[Sharkbait430]

mine burnt themselves out. I'm still looking for the best price on a RO filter. I'm sure they will eventually pop back up if I keep using tap water though.

Yeah from the silicates, RO/DI is your best bet

 

[InfernoST]

I just ordered mine, should be getting it next wednesday.

 

[spikey]

I would leave it. I did however, just wave my have around my substrate and anything that came up I picked up with a stocking/net (I wear stockings on Sundays and call my self Roxanne - lol) It was my daughters dance stockings

 

[InfernoST]

i would leave it. I did however, just wave my have around my substrate and anything that came up i picked up with a stocking/net (i wear stockings on sundays and call my self roxanne - lol) it was my daughters dance stockings

lol. I hope you did the stockings justice.

MY CUC seems to be doing a really good job with keeping the diatoms under control. They are amazing little critters.

 

[Sharkbait430]

lol. I hope you did the stockings justice.

MY CUC seems to be doing a really good job with keeping the diatoms under control. They are amazing little critters.

They are amazing little critters and they really do their job well, if only they could clean the house too...