Do diatoms have bubbles?

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Newbie here… been noticing some bubbles forming on what I believed to be diatoms..? Not sure what I’m looking at or if diatoms typically look like this? Need some experienced eyes to take a look…

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Newbie here… been noticing some bubbles forming on what I believed to be diatoms..? Not sure what I’m looking at or if diatoms typically look like this? Need some experienced eyes to take a look…

Thanks

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While diatoms can entrap bubbles, this may be cyano. Best way to I.d is always microscope method.
Assure your nitrates and phosphates are not elevated and tank has adequate flow
 

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