diatoms

[trottman]

i forgot what i do with these.... let them run their corse, or get snails.

i am pretty sure that they are a good sign though, right?

 

[Nanook]

Diatoms are harmless unicellular algaes that are photosynthetic...they actually serve as food for many marine organisms. Wiping the glass every few days gives your tank a nice little dinner of diatoms.

dave

 

[trottman]

and how long do they take to go away?

if i remember correctly, they go away basically when the tank balacnces out correct?

 

[Nanook]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7025803#post7025803 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by trottman
and how long do they take to go away?

if i remember correctly, they go away basically when the tank balacnces out correct?

Correct, but they will also accumulate on the glass every 3-4 days and that is when you just clean it off with a magnet.