Diatoms or something worse?

PoeLagoon

New Member
View Badges
Joined
Nov 6, 2020
Messages
18
Reaction score
4
Location
Americus, GA
What state or country do you live in
Georgia
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
I hate to be that "What's this?" guy but I wanted to confirm what I'm looking at here. Based on descriptions and images on the web, I believe it to be diatoms but wanted someone else’s opinion. My concern is that my NO3 and PO4 have both read 0 for months now so I concerned that it’s dinos. Currently it's only on the sand bed and it doesn't appear to be overly aggressive. Tanks is about 13 months old and I've already battled hair and cyano outbreaks.

Sand Bottom - Right.jpg


Sand Bottom - Right Full Side.jpg
 
It looks like diatoms also green algae. My tank looked like that for a month all I had to do was reduce lighting and reduced feedings, it will pass.
 

TOP 10 Trending Threads

WHAT MOST OFTEN MAKES YOU REACH FOR YOUR CAMERA AROUND THE REEF?

  • Coral behavior (feeding, extension, or movement)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • New growth or a color change

    Votes: 2 18.2%
  • Unusual fish behavior

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • The whole tank looking especially good

    Votes: 4 36.4%
  • Something I want to document in case it changes

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • A funny or unexpected interaction

    Votes: 2 18.2%
  • I usually put the camera/phone down and just watch

    Votes: 1 9.1%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 2 18.2%
Back
Top
Home
Post thread…
Market
What's new