Brown Algae[diatoms?] on sand

[110innc]

Should I use Nass. snails,Fighting conch,cerith snails,a combo,or other.Oh,will any of these harm a horseshoe crab or vice-versa.

 

[jawdubb]

I find that time has been my best remedy when dealing with diatoms. I occasionally softly stir the sand that it is on right before a water change then try to suck as much of it out as I can with the drain hose. I also recommend the use of RO/DI water instead of tap, although I do not know what you are using for your water changes.

 

[earlybird]

If you are using ro or rodi water and do regular water changes and don't over feed, the diatoms will go away all by themselves.

 

[nuro]

Originally Posted by earlybird
http:///forum/post/2616414
If you are using ro or rodi water and do regular water changes and don't over feed, the diatoms will go away all by themselves.
QFT

 

[rebelprettyboy]

Nass and Cerith will do it