Does anything eat diatoms?

[fretfreak13]

I have CC (yeah I know now its, horrible) and I can't get a sifter or anything because the peices are too big. Does anything else actually eat diatoms, like a snail or something?

 

[cranberry]

Most all of the common aquarium snails eat diatoms.

 

[fretfreak13]

I had two of the large turbos, but they kicked the bucket after about a month. Now that you mention it, I didn't really have diatoms until they were gone. xD What are some easier snails to keep, since I heard (and expeareanced) that the mexican turbos don't live long?

 

[groupergenius]

Originally Posted by Fretfreak13
http:///forum/post/3163322
I had two of the large turbos, but they kicked the bucket after about a month. Now that you mention it, I didn't really have diatoms until they were gone. xD What are some easier snails to keep, since I heard (and expeareanced) that the mexican turbos don't live long?
The big Mexican Turbos prefer cooler water. Maybe try Astreas if you have them in your area.

 

[pezenfuego]

Cerith and water changes. I may be biased but I LOVE cerith snails lol.
Some good diatom cleaners that I recommend are nassarius, cerith, and astrea snails. However, there are several organisms that consume diatoms, so choose the ones that are best for you.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/364542/the-dreaded-diatom-bloom

 

[mie]

I put a few fighting conchs in my tank and they do a real nice job of keeping it clean.

 

[fretfreak13]

Haha I'm afraif of fighting conchs. Don't they kill other inverts?
And yeah, I'll pick up a few astreas and ceriths next time I'm at the LFS. How many of each for a 29 gal?