silicate and silicic acid remover? anyone know where i can buy some?

[JPReef]

If anyone knows where i can buy some silicate and silicic acid removing compounds or filter media i would really appreciate it. thanks!

[demonsp]

In such a new tank i wonder why you would want to add anything.
Its always best to try and fix the problem before adding any additive.

[bertoni]

Are you trying to remove silicate from tank water? If so, I think the iron phosphate removers can reduce the silicate level in the system.

[JPReef]

im not trying to add anything, im trying to remove diatoms. which means i need to remove silicates and/or silicic acid, which causes diatoms from what i have researched.

But, from what i have researched......it says i should use compounds or filter material that is for removing and ONLY removing silicates or silicic acid to achieve best results.

[demonsp]

Could also be low flow , water source , insificiant CUC ,.

[holdorf333]

...or maybe a 75gal that is still cycling

[demonsp]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11133572#post11133572 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by holdorf333
...or maybe a 75gal that is still cycling

This also. Good point.

[holdorf333]

;)

[kevin2000]

In most cases diatom bloom is just a std algae bloom that occurs in almost every new tank. Wait until the cycle is over and add a few snails .. will make short work of even a nasty looking diatom bloom.

[bertoni]

The problem might not be diatoms, and, as mentioned, snails make short work of diatoms anyway. If the tank is new, I'd just ignore the bloom.

[JPReef]

how long does a bloom last? cause mine and my gfs biocube have had a bad bloom for about 3 months on hers, and 2 months on mine. after they cycled.

[JPReef]

This is my CUC as of now.

5 Nassarius snails
1 conch snail
19 red leg hermits
1 blue leg hermit (hitchhiker)
1 emerald crab
1 lawnmower blenny

[marduc]

You should probably look into adding some astreas and some cerith snails to that list, they will target the diatoms and algal growths on your glass and sand respectively. Most people consider these integral to a clean up crew.

Be forewarned though, your crabs will take a liking to the snail shells and potentially kill them off from time to time, so they will need replenished periodically (or trade the hermits).

nassarius are great for their role, however they are scavengers, not herbivores so do nothing for algae/diatoms.

[JPReef]

i bought a empty shell pack of mixed size shells for them. thought ahead on that one. thanks :)

[cd77]

They're very picky about which shells they will use. So far I've only found one type -- otherwise they'll attack the Ceriths.

My diatoms lasted ~11 weeks. Assuming your taking precautions against introducing additional silicates (RO/DI for SW and topoff, rinsing frozen food with RO/DI, etc..) just let them run their course if the tank is new. Then be prepared for a couple more big algae attacks :) In the meantime if you're looking to get ahead of the game, you can purchase a phosban reactor. These remove both phosphates and silicates, or so they say.

[Burbs]

works for me (http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CHEMI-ELITE&Category_Code=)