Diatoms best way to get rid of it?.... - Aquarium Advice

mike3epanda · 08-20-2007, 03:47 AM

I just bought a camel shrimp and really disappointed that it is not fully reef safe (LFS TOLD ME IT WAS)... anyways I get so much diatoms everyday and want to know what I should get for cleanup crew... I only have very few so far so maybe u guys can give me some suggestions, oh and make sure it is ok for reef too!

PS
I am getting rid of my chocolate chip starfishes so any ideas on new reef safe starfishes?..

I dont got pics but I just uploaded a vid on youtube.. check it out (kinda long & boring but I like it..) :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoFvJXly9p8

TIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hara · 08-20-2007, 09:31 AM

snails are the best thing for diatoms and a good clean up crew will have a few variaties.

**melosu58** · 08-20-2007, 04:55 PM

I agree with snails. They should put a dent in the diatom situation.

mike3epanda · 08-20-2007, 06:15 PM

I got 2 big ones.. ( i think They're mexican turbo) and it kinda looks like they're mopping it halfway... so how many more should I get??

I also got 1 turbo trochus & 1 sand & 1 tiger sand conch?... what type would be the most efficient?

thanks again

**lando** · 08-20-2007, 08:06 PM

Snails do work well, especially Astraea sp.. Diatomes on the front glass is something we all battle in this hobby. A good cleaning once or twice a week with a sponge works for me.

mike3epanda · 08-20-2007, 08:50 PM

I got mag-float for the glass... I'm worried about my sand & LR... they're kinda getting thicker in a rusty dusty way

08-20-2007, 09:31 AM	#2
Hara Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,867 Images: 33	snails are the best thing for diatoms and a good clean up crew will have a few variaties. __________________ ~~~~~Hara~~~~~~ View My Tanks Visit FantasyReef.com's Databases!

08-20-2007, 08:06 PM	#5
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	Snails do work well, especially Astraea sp.. Diatomes on the front glass is something we all battle in this hobby. A good cleaning once or twice a week with a sponge works for me. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

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08-20-2007, 06:15 PM	#4
mike3epanda Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2007 Location: WA Posts: 228	I got 2 big ones.. ( i think They're mexican turbo) and it kinda looks like they're mopping it halfway... so how many more should I get?? I also got 1 turbo trochus & 1 sand & 1 tiger sand conch?... what type would be the most efficient? thanks again

08-20-2007, 08:50 PM	#6
mike3epanda Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2007 Location: WA Posts: 228	I got mag-float for the glass... I'm worried about my sand & LR... they're kinda getting thicker in a rusty dusty way