They're good. It's the first step of becoming a healthy tank. Don't remove them, just let them die off. They'll be gone before you know it.Are diatoms a good thing or bad in a new reef aquarium? Does them appearing mean anything? and should I try to remove them?
yeah it's only around three weeks oldI assume you're cycling?
okay thank youThey're good. It's the first step of becoming a healthy tank. Don't remove them, just let them die off. They'll be gone before you know it.
okay do you know anytime frame when this usually takes place or does it vary between tanksThey will use up the silicates in your tank when you have a new tank or if you add new sand to a tank. Once your silicates have been used up they will disappear