myselfandme2
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Is diatom bloom normal when cycling an aquarium?
Diatom Bloom
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Sniperhank
Giant Clam Addict
Yes. Diatoms are normal for all of us, no matter how ugly they are. They feed off of silicates. Silicates are found in our rock and sand, mostly in our sand. Once the silicates are consumed from these sources, the diatoms fade away on their own.
