Diatom outbreak - help!

[Stackbundles]

In the last two weeks I gotten a few massive Diatom outbreaks. Around the same time I started to use Phyto Feast. I only used alittle once. Do you think that is the problem? I moved the sand around but it's very clumpy. Then the diatom will appear again. Will this effect my fish and coral? I also started to use a new ligting system 2 months ago. It's 120w LED. Please help.

Thanks
Stack

 

[fishman1069]

It could be the lighting upgrade. Diatoms really don't hurt anything they just look like s**t, literally. lol They should go away with regular maintenance

 

[garys reef]

+1

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Run carbon, increase your water changes and make sure your CUC is ok and if needed bump it up, Oh wait that's my problem, you should be ok but you can try what I suggested. The lighting upgrade might be the issue but check your parameters anyway.

 

[Stackbundles]

thanks guys.

 

[Cibo]

Just got the led 120 also same problem but not that bad I have it on the glass, I think it the stronger light I have been doing water changes to keep it under control!!

 

[Cibo]

What is Diatom will running my DE filter improve things

 

[fishman1069]

What is Diatom will running my DE filter improve things

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diatom Google is your friend lol

 

[Cibo]

I found this and know where my problem came from I mixed and cleaned my sand!!
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=60144

hope this helps!! it opened my eyes

 

[fishman1069]

Good find! Excellent article!