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Filamentous Diatoms

Jaap

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Hello

Is this algae filamentous diatoms and if yes how are they formed and how do I deal with it?

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Thanks
 
Hi and thanks for the answer. Unfortunately I dont think we have the same problem with the op of the above thread. Or maybe I am missing something?

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Looks like pretty normal brown diatoms to me. As far as brown diatoms goes you have a pretty bad case (assuming it's like that all over the tank).

But the solution is always the same: wait it out. Or if your tank is ready for fish add some ottos or perhaps SAE.

In the meantime manually remove with a toothbrush. a cheap supermarket electric toothbrush is useful.
 
Well its been 6 weeks that the tank is running now. I have the co2 blasting in the tank and I wouldn't want to put any fish or shrimp like that but also I am a bit scared to lower co2. I have to do something though...

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I have to do something though...
Add the shrimp & otos - reduce the CO2 for their introduction, eg, add livestock after lights out, then run lower CO2 levels for a few days, then gradually increase CO2 again

Depending what's available (sorry don't recall tank size), add a mix of shrimps - Amano, Cherry, Tiger, Red Nose - always add 10-12 of each shrimp type (they really do prefer "shoals")
& 3-6 otos :)
 
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