Hello kind and helpful reefers! I have what hopefully is an easy question.
Took a sample of my substrate as I have been having issues with a brown coating on my aquarium that forms once lights go on and go away when they go off. This has been going on for over a month. I don't believe it's Dinos based on their form of motion.
I believe they may be diatoms due to high silica (haven't tested but I have a diamond goby that is constantly churning the sand which may be contributing to that).
Is my belief correct or is this some other kind of critter? I plan to reduce silica if they are indeed diatoms. Any help is appreciated!
Took a sample of my substrate as I have been having issues with a brown coating on my aquarium that forms once lights go on and go away when they go off. This has been going on for over a month. I don't believe it's Dinos based on their form of motion.
I believe they may be diatoms due to high silica (haven't tested but I have a diamond goby that is constantly churning the sand which may be contributing to that).
Is my belief correct or is this some other kind of critter? I plan to reduce silica if they are indeed diatoms. Any help is appreciated!