I think I have diatoms on my rocks. Ill get soe pics around 3 o clock
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my tank is approx 2 months old. Is it too old? Ive heard diatoms feed off imbalances in ammonia and nitrite. I think I have high nitrate though, so is that a cause?
I use tap, and cant afford a RODI unit.the cause is silicates and normal in a 2 month old tank. They use silicates to make their shell. Once they burn through all the silica they vanish unless you are adding silica through something like tap water.
I use tap, and cant afford a RODI unit, will disilled work?
Oh that will be impossible. Near us, almost all of the distilled water has "minerals added for taste"
Is there a way to decrease silica in other ways?
There is a 50GPD rodi unit on amazon AQUATICLIFE Water Filtration System for $69.99 maybe save a little each week and get it. Night and day difference. I was using distilled for awhile and was like screw this. I’ve read that people in the 70-80s only uses tap and had aquariums for years but defiantly recommend a rodi. If you are using tap make sure to use Prime or another reputable dechlorinator.I use tap, and cant afford a RODI unit.
There is a 50GPD rodi unit on amazon AQUATICLIFE Water Filtration System for $69.99 maybe save a little each week and get it. Night and day difference. I was using distilled for awhile and was like screw this. I’ve read that people in the 70-80s only uses tap and had aquariums for years but defiantly recommend a rodi. If you are using tap make sure to use Prime or another reputable dechlorinator.
Yeah definitely not terrible stay away from generic brands. Also if you have a skimmer Stress Coat marine I’d recommend. I was using Walmart and Walgreens distilled and buffing PH with Seachem Marine Buffer. I’ve used API stress for years in fresh.Is API stress coat a reputable dechlorinator
I dont have a skimmer. Wait, so you're saying the AIP stress coat is fine? Ive been using it for 2 years in fresh, and should work in saltwater, rightYeah definitely not terrible stay away from generic brands. Also if you have a skimmer Stress Coat marine I’d recommend. I was using Walmart and Walgreens distilled and buffing PH with Seachem Marine Buffer. I’ve used API stress for years in fresh.
I think cheapest on amazon is $60 for the 3 stage unit. If moneys an issue try affirm if you have ok credit. They have helped through big purchases. If that’s not possible just a suggestion.Is there any cheap RO water? I only need RO, and if its cheap enough (20-30 bucks) I might get it in like a month or a few weeks
Yes Stress Coat is fine! I always just recommend Seachem cause I’ve only had positive experiences with all their products.I dont have a skimmer. Wait, so you're saying the AIP stress coat is fine? Ive been using it for 2 years in fresh, and should work in saltwater, right
the thing is, im not an adult, so no job ;DeadI think cheapest on amazon is $60 for the 3 stage unit. If moneys an issue try affirm if you have ok credit. They have helped through big purchases. If that’s not possible just a suggestion.
Yes Stress Coat is fine! I always just recommend Seachem cause I’ve only had positive experiences with all their products.
I think he means that he uses Stress Coat in his freshwater tanks only.I dont have a skimmer. Wait, so you're saying the AIP stress coat is fine? Ive been using it for 2 years in fresh, and should work in saltwater, right
Nevermind, my bad lolI think he means that he uses Stress Coat in his freshwater tanks only.
Ive been using in my saltwater since setup. Just asking if anythings wrong with it, then Ill get a diff brand next time. I like getting chemicals that work in both fresh and salt (exception of my plant fertilizer)I think he means that he uses Stress Coat in his freshwater tanks only.