SiO2 ?
- Thread starter tonylip
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reptilicus
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Hi,
when it comes to most things in a reef, including Silicone Oxide, prevention is better than the cure.
Firstly, silicates are found in a natural reef and some creatures depend on them for survival so you are not looking to eradicate them entirely. However, they are not needed at very high levels so I would suggest the following:
1) Use RO or RO/DI water for all water that goes in the aquarium
2) Use Calcereous sand instead of silicate sand
That's should just about clear up your problem.
Regards,
Tom
when it comes to most things in a reef, including Silicone Oxide, prevention is better than the cure.
Firstly, silicates are found in a natural reef and some creatures depend on them for survival so you are not looking to eradicate them entirely. However, they are not needed at very high levels so I would suggest the following:
1) Use RO or RO/DI water for all water that goes in the aquarium
2) Use Calcereous sand instead of silicate sand
That's should just about clear up your problem.
Regards,
Tom
tonylip
Member
Ok I just installed an RO system in the house for the reef and I measure 2 PPM in the RO and I use it for water changes and right after I do one the reef breaks out with dantoms. It grows on all the bare spots of the rock how can I control them I read it is eather SiO2 or excess nutritious I cut down on feeding and their still there.