sansouci01
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My new 20 gallon tank is getting some diatoms on the sand ( of course ). Would a clean up crew take care of these or do they have to go away on their own ?
Diatoms andclean up crew
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Brad M
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What's your water chemistry like?
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sansouci01
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Tank just finished cycling....ammonia 0ppm...nitrites 0ppm...nitrates 10ppm
Brad M
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Yea juat vaccum it up and scrub it off when you do a wc. As long as your nitrates are low it shouldt be a problem.
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sansouci01
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Thanks.
It's just starting. Only a few little spots. No fish in the tank yet. I was thinking about a CUC this weekend
It's just starting. Only a few little spots. No fish in the tank yet. I was thinking about a CUC this weekend
Phranque
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Nutrients like nitrates or phosphates have nothing to do with diatoms...... they feed on excess silicates typically found in a new system. Once they are consumed, the diatoms will disappear on their own. It can take a few weeks to a few months, and there are some CUC that can help, but you just need to be patient & let them run their course.
