Can Baker's yeast treat a Diatom outbreak?

[Lowefx]

Day 1 after first dose.

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[Lowefx]

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[bgoldb21]

Any new updates? What brand of bakers yeast did you use and what amount for what size tank?

 

[Lowefx]

I didn't update yesterday because I did a 20g water change, sucking out most of the dinos. I will do another dose tonight and continue for a few more days. I have not noticed a change within the first 2 days. I'm using Fleischmanns rapid rise instant yeast. Right from the grocery stire. It's hard to guess a measurement, so for my 120g tank, I'm using the size of a nickel in my palm when I add it to the tank.

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[bgoldb21]

Why add the yeast and then do a water change? I would assume that you would want the full dosage of yeast to remain in the water to do its magic.


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[Salty150]

Why add the yeast and then do a water change? I would assume that you would want the full dosage of yeast to remain in the water to do its magic.

Exactly.

And the dose and brand are in post #27 in this thread.

 

[bgoldb21]

Exactly.

And the dose and brand are in post #27 in this thread.

Thank you. Have you tried this yourself?

 

[Lowefx]

Why add the yeast and then do a water change? I would assume that you would want the full dosage of yeast to remain in the water to do its magic.


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Because it was time for a water change, and it will help rid the diatoms. But after 2 days I still show little signs of diatoms again. You should try your own experiment rather than trolling me. I will continue my dosing for only a few more days because I'm going on vacation in a month, and I want my tank completely stabilized before I go. As of this time, I am not noticing any changes. I am also running a ulns Zeovit system which may play a factor. Good luck, and let us know what you find out.

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[Raoul5Duke]

For those that have tried this, did you turn off your skimmer and/or UV?

 

[Lowefx]

I do not have a UV, and I left my skimmer running. There was extra skimmate but nothing crazy. I'm going to test again after my vacation.

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[Raoul5Duke]

I decided to give this a try starting last night. I have been battling dinos for the last year, with little success. Everything else in my tank is doing great. I recently replaced all RO/DI filters, tested for silicates, did massive water changes, added extra snails and a couple of diamond watchman gobies, done lights out, etc. but still don't seem to be making progress. Hopefully this at least knocks them back.

 

[jason2459]

I decided to give this a try starting last night. I have been battling dinos for the last year, with little success. Everything else in my tank is doing great. I recently replaced all RO/DI filters, tested for silicates, did massive water changes, added extra snails and a couple of diamond watchman gobies, done lights out, etc. but still don't seem to be making progress. Hopefully this at least knocks them back.

dinoflagellates and diatoms are totally different.

 

[Lowefx]

I decided to give this a try starting last night. I have been battling dinos for the last year, with little success. Everything else in my tank is doing great. I recently replaced all RO/DI filters, tested for silicates, did massive water changes, added extra snails and a couple of diamond watchman gobies, done lights out, etc. but still don't seem to be making progress. Hopefully this at least knocks them back.

I read somewhere that you won't see any difference until day 3 or 4

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[Raoul5Duke]

dinoflagellates and diatoms are totally different.

It was a typo....

 

[Raoul5Duke]

Well, I dosed 1/4 of a teaspoon on my approx 400 gallon system every other day starting on 2/15. After the second dose I would say 90% of the diatoms had receded but I decided to do one additional dose last night. I know the gobies have been helpful churning the substrate this week but I really believe the yeast helped tremendously. I am interested to see if this is a long term solution as I recently replaced or tested every thing I could think of that was the source. I don't know if the science behind this makes sense but after exhausting all other solutions I am glad Matt started this thread. Thanks.

 

[enveetie]

I wonder how much longer until we see yeast packets on MD or BRS (if at all). I suppose that's when you'll know there's a solution to be had. I like to think of the mad scientists cooking up yeast batches in labs somewhere while following along to this thread and others.

 

[Salty150]

I wonder how much longer until we see yeast packets on MD or BRS (if at all). I suppose that's when you'll know there's a solution to be had. I like to think of the mad scientists cooking up yeast batches in labs somewhere while following along to this thread and others.

Hey, if it works...

 

[enveetie]

I'm not saying it doesn't, I would be tempted to try if I couldn't manage a crazy diatom situation. I'm interested in reading about the science behind it though.

 

[Raoul5Duke]

It's been a week and the diatoms have not returned. I did notice that my MG has gotten low, but I think that is due to some issues I was having with my ATO.

 

[SailAnnapolis]

Anyone have an update on this? I also can't tell if I have a Dino or a diatom outbreak. I cannot seem to be able to upload a pic