Diatoms in Newly Cycled Tank

[trickshot3102]

Hi everyone! I have a 10 gal tank and it just finished its cycle I noticed diatoms on the glass and I was wondering what should I do? I have the light on for about 3-4 hours a night. Will it turn into green algae?! Thanks!

 

[Fresh2o]

Diatoms should go away on their own. They will not turn into algae.

 

[Reaper216]

I had brown diatoms in my tank for about a month until I added live plants. Whether it was adding the plants or just the time frame I don't know. I like to think the plants won-out and ate all the plant food

 

[flitabout]

It's one of those crappy things that come with a new set up. Fortunately they are self limiting and as soon as they use up their food source (silicates) they will die off on there own. It is harmless just very annoying to you.

 

[trickshot3102]

Thanks everyone! I will wait for them to go away. Also, what are silicates?

 

[Masha]

This thread explains what silicates are

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/silicates-125149.html

Edit: Oops! Just noticed that that advice is for marine tanks. Still, might be useful just to understand what silicates are.