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Looks like diatomsWould anyone know what the cause of this biofilm that is forming in my reservoir? My guess is it has something with the type of nutrients I'm using but I can't find much on the subject.
I'm using Botanicare's Kind line of nutrients along with their Cal-Mag in an ebb and flow system.
I'm also using RO water, UV filtration, and plenty of Oxygen.
Is it possible I need a larger Uv filter?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Looks like diatoms
Yep... They need silica dioxide. But IME they go away once a biofilter is established or h2o2 is used.a single-celled alga which has a cell wall of silica. Many kinds are planktonic, and extensive fossil deposits have been found.
I hada look that one up.
Are you using hydrogen peroxide in your res?Would anyone know what the cause of this biofilm that is forming in my reservoir? My guess is it has something with the type of nutrients I'm using but I can't find much on the subject.
I'm using Botanicare's Kind line of nutrients along with their Cal-Mag in an ebb and flow system.
I'm also using RO water, UV filtration, and plenty of Oxygen.
Is it possible I need a larger Uv filter?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Running h2o2 every few days should stop it from reoccurring
Depends what concentration. If you buy the 29% it can still be shipped. At least here in Canada. 2-3ml per gal but dilute first atleast 10 to 1 before adding. You don't wanna burn the roots from direct contactI looked into using hydrogen peroxide and I will be giving that a try. How many ml/gal would you recommend?
Depends what concentration. If you buy the 29% it can still be shipped. At least here in Canada. 2-3ml per gal but dilute first atleast 10 to 1 before adding. You don't wanna burn the roots from direct contact
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Sweet! that sounds like everything I've read so far. I'll try it out on another run and see what we get! Thanks!
I'm using airstones to keep the water from becoming stagnant and from what I understand it should help prevent some unwanted growth.
I would like to get your opinion on whether I should or shouldn't be using them if you don't mind.
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