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The stupid in me is coming out now.
If you have diatom issues with sand won't you still have the same problem bare bottom?
Will the diatoms be more free floating and be picked up filter and skimmer or will it adhere to the bottom glass?
Well, it might be she doesn't want to smell it. When I make my hot BBQ sauce with Carolina reaper peppers I have to use the crock pot outside.
The smell from the peppers just kill her.
Tested water and used my new Hanna ALk checker:
Alk - 12.6 Hanna, 13 API
Calc - 460
Phosphate - 0
Nitrate - 30/40, closer to 40, color chart was in between
I have to say Hanna was easier than API but similar results.
I am now thinking Nitrates are causing my Diatom problem.
I started...