why am i not getting diatoms in my saltwater tank again

[redseamax130d]

my tank has been up for about two years and i just started getting diatoms in my tank again. could it be that i added a small amount of live rock.

 

[rbtwo4]

Ding ding ding ur tank went thru a mini cycle if u added new rock!!!!!

 

[rbtwo4]

U sure it's diatoms and not cyano? Just curious.

 

[JimmyR1rider]

You should edit the title of the thread---- here I was thinking I have seen the first person on earth complaining because they DIDN'T get diatoms LOL

Keep up on your water changes it'll cycle right through it and they'll go away.

 

[shiladitya1991]

Diatoms in an established tank are a sign of silicates in the water. Check your water source.