Dennerle Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Hi all My marine tank has been up running for a month or so now. However, I have brown diatom algae issue even though I am using RODI water. Isn't supposed that, there is no silicate and should not have caused the brown diatom algae? It keeps coming back. I am doing 25% weekly water change. Using Royal Nature ION Balanced reef salt. Specs: - Temp between 25 to 26 - just using Royal Nature ION Balanced Reef salt with no extra supplements - kH at about 8 - pH about 8.2 - calcium 400 - magnesium 1320 - RODI water - 60cm x 45cm x 50cm tank - livestock: 2 ocellaris clown, 1 yellow tang, 1 purple firefish, 1 white bellied yellow wrasse, 1 pistol shrimp Quote Equipment • 60cm x 45cm x 50cm tank • Chiller at 25 to 26 Celsius • OASE Biomaster 250 • 75W lighting • Jebao SOW-5M Wavemaker • RODI water with 25% weekly water change • no protein skimmer/ no calcium reactor Livestock ▪︎2 Ocellaris Clown ▪︎1 White Bellied Yellow Wrasse ▪︎1 Yellow Tang ▪︎2 Green-Blue Chromis ▪︎1 Orange Spotted Goby ▪︎1 Tailspot Blenny ▪︎1 Tiger Pistol Shrimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Otaku Reefer Posted November 24, 2020 SRC Member Share Posted November 24, 2020 RODI u need check TDS, using RODI do not mean zero tds water, probably u need measure.silicates can also come from ur rock/sand so i dont think u need to be too worried.Diatom blooms are common for new tanks, especially after end of cycle.i would probably not be too worried, just give it some time. if problem persist, can get some clean up crew to help.Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Muw Posted November 24, 2020 SRC Member Share Posted November 24, 2020 Cerith snails says to be good for diatoms(i added about 20). If its silicate, search about chemipure blue. I used both and seems to work for me. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anchorman Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 The tank is not fully mature in just one month time. Running without a skimmer could be the main problem of not able to export out the nutrients in your tank imo. Quote My tank setting: Size : 48" x 24" x 24" Return pump: 1 x Vectra S2, 1 x Eheim 1264 Skimmer: Skimz DC skimmer SV203 Lighting : Maxspect Razor R420R 160W Chiller : 1hp drop coil compressor Wave maker : 2 x Nero 5 , 1 x Tunze 6055 Top up : Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltySalty Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Just keep vaccum them out and they goes away with frequent water changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennerle Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Any idea how long will diatom go away when the tank is fully cycled?RODI u need check TDS, using RODI do not mean zero tds water, probably u need measure.silicates can also come from ur rock/sand so i dont think u need to be too worried.Diatom blooms are common for new tanks, especially after end of cycle.i would probably not be too worried, just give it some time. if problem persist, can get some clean up crew to help.Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile appSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Equipment • 60cm x 45cm x 50cm tank • Chiller at 25 to 26 Celsius • OASE Biomaster 250 • 75W lighting • Jebao SOW-5M Wavemaker • RODI water with 25% weekly water change • no protein skimmer/ no calcium reactor Livestock ▪︎2 Ocellaris Clown ▪︎1 White Bellied Yellow Wrasse ▪︎1 Yellow Tang ▪︎2 Green-Blue Chromis ▪︎1 Orange Spotted Goby ▪︎1 Tailspot Blenny ▪︎1 Tiger Pistol Shrimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennerle Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 I currently have one turbo snail only. Read that they do help with diatom too but I guess I am understaffed for the turbo?One main reason why I am adding only 1 turbo snail is because i want tk avoid them from laying eggs and breedCerith snails says to be good for diatoms(i added about 20). If its silicate, search about chemipure blue. I used both and seems to work for me. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile appSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Equipment • 60cm x 45cm x 50cm tank • Chiller at 25 to 26 Celsius • OASE Biomaster 250 • 75W lighting • Jebao SOW-5M Wavemaker • RODI water with 25% weekly water change • no protein skimmer/ no calcium reactor Livestock ▪︎2 Ocellaris Clown ▪︎1 White Bellied Yellow Wrasse ▪︎1 Yellow Tang ▪︎2 Green-Blue Chromis ▪︎1 Orange Spotted Goby ▪︎1 Tailspot Blenny ▪︎1 Tiger Pistol Shrimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Otaku Reefer Posted November 25, 2020 SRC Member Share Posted November 25, 2020 Any idea how long will diatom go away when the tank is fully cycled?Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile appsorry bro, cant give u definite answer, as every tank is setup differently, the response is different also, mine took about 2-3 weeks, i didnt siphon sandbed, it naturally go away. So i think u shldnt be too worried . Just remember stability is king in reefing. Any changes take it slow.Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Otaku Reefer Posted November 25, 2020 SRC Member Share Posted November 25, 2020 I currently have one turbo snail only. Read that they do help with diatom too but I guess I am understaffed for the turbo?One main reason why I am adding only 1 turbo snail is because i want tk avoid them from laying eggs and breedSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app why u wan to avoid that? if can breed even better, means ur tank is tip top. plus more cleanup crew always helps. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member domvonn Posted November 25, 2020 SRC Member Share Posted November 25, 2020 U got on lights when cycling ?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennerle Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 @otaku reeferCoz too many snails are unsightly. In thinking perhaps to get a snail of each specie so they don't breed. For eg, 1 turbo and 1 nassarius, 1 asrea snail etc. Is this good?Btw, does snails affect my scoly and brain that is on the sand? @domvonnYes got on last time during cycling why u wan to avoid that? if can breed even better, means ur tank is tip top. plus more cleanup crew always helps. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile appSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Equipment • 60cm x 45cm x 50cm tank • Chiller at 25 to 26 Celsius • OASE Biomaster 250 • 75W lighting • Jebao SOW-5M Wavemaker • RODI water with 25% weekly water change • no protein skimmer/ no calcium reactor Livestock ▪︎2 Ocellaris Clown ▪︎1 White Bellied Yellow Wrasse ▪︎1 Yellow Tang ▪︎2 Green-Blue Chromis ▪︎1 Orange Spotted Goby ▪︎1 Tailspot Blenny ▪︎1 Tiger Pistol Shrimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffles Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 nerite snails are good Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasper Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 they will eventually die out pretty fast when all the required substances are burnt out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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