deynon09 Mid-life Reefer May 8, 2009 #1 I thought I saw a thread talking about red looking algae. There isn't a lot of it, but there looks like some rust colored "algae" I think on the 2 powerheads and a little on some rock. What is it and does it need to be taken care of...
I thought I saw a thread talking about red looking algae. There isn't a lot of it, but there looks like some rust colored "algae" I think on the 2 powerheads and a little on some rock. What is it and does it need to be taken care of...
delta Impatient Reefer May 8, 2009 #2 Is it like a dusting of rust? Can you blow it off easily? If so it is most likely diatoms.
OP OP deynon09 Mid-life Reefer May 8, 2009 #3 yeah, it does come off pretty easily. Are diatoms bad? If so, what can I do to get rid of them?
stingythingy45 Well-Known Member Moderator BRS Member May 8, 2009 #5 Yup,once the silicates are used up they'll disappear.Just make sure you use ro/di so you don't keep adding silicates to the water.
Yup,once the silicates are used up they'll disappear.Just make sure you use ro/di so you don't keep adding silicates to the water.
