The tank is looking great! I figured it would take a combination of strategies to clear it up. Don't forget to keep an eye on the FX4 with the micron pads as it will clog up quicker. ?
Brown Diatoms or...?
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Yeah it was strange... I don’t know why the FX4 and ac110 we’re struggling with pulling it from the water. Time to remove some Plecos to help with the issue haha
I know you figured this out, but I just made a short video on how to remove and prevent diatoms.
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Your videos are really well made. I'm getting aquarium co-op deja vu (that's a good thing).
Sorry to rekindle, but was there an outcome & recommendation?
Brush/magnet, snails/grazers or SeaChem?
I've never had diatom issues before; this being a new-build with rainwater & beach-sand I'd have no idea where the Si is coming from.
Mystery snails are notably working on the diatoms but their lines aren't clean; however, the one Nerite I put in seems to be very good but its impact is wee. Nerites are abundant in the river & so can get (incl colours/patterns), but I'm not keen to chase those little egg lines again.
I'll be starting with a magnet scrubber, I think, and cross fingers that the snails will keep the back & sides under control (cement & epoxy in-wall build)
Need to put the lights on a timer, too. Is there anything about light spectrum to know re. diatom?
Brush/magnet, snails/grazers or SeaChem?
I've never had diatom issues before; this being a new-build with rainwater & beach-sand I'd have no idea where the Si is coming from.
Mystery snails are notably working on the diatoms but their lines aren't clean; however, the one Nerite I put in seems to be very good but its impact is wee. Nerites are abundant in the river & so can get (incl colours/patterns), but I'm not keen to chase those little egg lines again.
I'll be starting with a magnet scrubber, I think, and cross fingers that the snails will keep the back & sides under control (cement & epoxy in-wall build)
Need to put the lights on a timer, too. Is there anything about light spectrum to know re. diatom?
PS: a recommended (brand?) magnetic scrubber for 1/2" glass would be helpful, please.
My experience has been hit & miss with magnet strength, clogging & scratching.
? <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004BFI98U/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1> ?
My experience has been hit & miss with magnet strength, clogging & scratching.
? <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004BFI98U/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1> ?
