1. Feb 17, 2013 #1
   Dubuque

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   As expected after replacing my sand bed diatoms started to form on the substrate. People have asked in the past what works for diatoms and the fighting conch is occasionally recommended. Below is a picture that illustrates why.
   
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2. Feb 17, 2013 #2
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3. Feb 17, 2013 #3
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   very cool. Looks like that thing is a diatom mowing machine.

    
4. Feb 17, 2013 #4
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   He is! It worked its way systematically from one side of the tank to the other and back again devouring all diatoms in its path.

    
5. Feb 17, 2013 #5
   

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   They work great, I had 2 in my 125.

    

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