raymondcookjr
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Its brown looking
What is this on my rock
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Diatoms?
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Diatoms what is that
raymondcookjr
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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3246114
LOL....Looks yellow to me, but if this is a fairly new tank, I agree with Shrimpy
been up for about a year just moved and set it back up the rock is new had it about 3 months
http:///forum/post/3246114
LOL....Looks yellow to me, but if this is a fairly new tank, I agree with Shrimpy
been up for about a year just moved and set it back up the rock is new had it about 3 months
meowzer
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Originally Posted by raymondcookjr
http:///forum/post/3246116
Diatoms what is that
Diatoms[1] are a major group of eukaryotic algae, and are one of the most common types of phytoplankton. Most diatoms are unicellular, although they can exist as colonies in the shape of filaments or ribbons (e.g. Fragillaria), fans (e.g. Meridion), zigzags (e.g. Tabellaria), or stellate colonies (e.g. Asterionella). Diatoms are producers within the food chain. A characteristic feature of diatom cells is that they are encased within a unique cell wall made of silica (hydrated silicon dioxide) called a frustule. These frustules show a wide diversity in form, but usually consist of two asymmetrical sides with a split between them, hence the group name. Fossil evidence suggests that they originated during, or before, the early Jurassic Period. Diatom communities are a popular tool for monitoring environmental conditions, past and present, and are commonly used in studies of water quality.
LOL.....normal in a new tank (or rearranged)....cerith snails, nassarius snails, fighting conch will help
http:///forum/post/3246116
Diatoms what is that
Diatoms[1] are a major group of eukaryotic algae, and are one of the most common types of phytoplankton. Most diatoms are unicellular, although they can exist as colonies in the shape of filaments or ribbons (e.g. Fragillaria), fans (e.g. Meridion), zigzags (e.g. Tabellaria), or stellate colonies (e.g. Asterionella). Diatoms are producers within the food chain. A characteristic feature of diatom cells is that they are encased within a unique cell wall made of silica (hydrated silicon dioxide) called a frustule. These frustules show a wide diversity in form, but usually consist of two asymmetrical sides with a split between them, hence the group name. Fossil evidence suggests that they originated during, or before, the early Jurassic Period. Diatom communities are a popular tool for monitoring environmental conditions, past and present, and are commonly used in studies of water quality.
LOL.....normal in a new tank (or rearranged)....cerith snails, nassarius snails, fighting conch will help
raymondcookjr
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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3246123
Diatoms[1] are a major group of eukaryotic algae, and are one of the most common types of phytoplankton. Most diatoms are unicellular, although they can exist as colonies in the shape of filaments or ribbons (e.g. Fragillaria), fans (e.g. Meridion), zigzags (e.g. Tabellaria), or stellate colonies (e.g. Asterionella). Diatoms are producers within the food chain. A characteristic feature of diatom cells is that they are encased within a unique cell wall made of silica (hydrated silicon dioxide) called a frustule. These frustules show a wide diversity in form, but usually consist of two asymmetrical sides with a split between them, hence the group name. Fossil evidence suggests that they originated during, or before, the early Jurassic Period. Diatom communities are a popular tool for monitoring environmental conditions, past and present, and are commonly used in studies of water quality.
LOL.....normal in a new tank (or rearranged)....cerith snails, nassarius snails, fighting conch will help
thanks looked it up thanks for the help
http:///forum/post/3246123
Diatoms[1] are a major group of eukaryotic algae, and are one of the most common types of phytoplankton. Most diatoms are unicellular, although they can exist as colonies in the shape of filaments or ribbons (e.g. Fragillaria), fans (e.g. Meridion), zigzags (e.g. Tabellaria), or stellate colonies (e.g. Asterionella). Diatoms are producers within the food chain. A characteristic feature of diatom cells is that they are encased within a unique cell wall made of silica (hydrated silicon dioxide) called a frustule. These frustules show a wide diversity in form, but usually consist of two asymmetrical sides with a split between them, hence the group name. Fossil evidence suggests that they originated during, or before, the early Jurassic Period. Diatom communities are a popular tool for monitoring environmental conditions, past and present, and are commonly used in studies of water quality.
LOL.....normal in a new tank (or rearranged)....cerith snails, nassarius snails, fighting conch will help
thanks looked it up thanks for the help