Diatoms and EI

[Jaap]

Hi,

When I have no fish or shrimp in the tank and I dose EI why do I get diatoms? I don't need to clean my filter do I?

Thanks

 

[ceg4048]

Any combination of poor CO2, poor distribution, too much light and immature sediment.

Cheers,

 

[Jaap]

Its probably the immature sediment. Is there a problem if I fill in the tank with tap water without using dechlorinator?

Also how many days for the sediment to mature?

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[harryH]

You don't need the dechlorinator, Some don't even use the stuff with livestock while others swear by it.

It can take many months for the tank to mature but I usually find that if I follow Clives advice re CO2 distribution, ferts and lighting the diatoms fade within 6 to 8 weeks. Sometimes sooner.

 

[Jaap]

So if I do everyday water changes for a week will it help? Will it help both on diatoms and BGA?

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[harryH]

When I first set mine up I did water changes every day for a month. I still do around 50% water changes twice a week and fortunately have none of the gremlins I used to get on occasions when my tanks weren't kept so clean. It will definitely help Diatoms and Algae.

Harry.

 

[Edvet]

Lies! Gremlins can't swim.............

 

[harryH]

Lies! Gremlins can't swim.

Mine wore wet suits and snorkles....just wouldn't go away!