Diatoms control

[Anna94]

Should I use API Phos-Zorb, Seachem PhosGuard, or otocinclus' to control diatoms? I know I can add live plants to eat up the extra nutrients that help contribute to diatoms, but I'm not into live plants and don't want the added responsibility of them. Nerite snails are another option, but they lay infertile eggs and I don't want them all over my tank as that will look very unsightly and ugly. So, which would be better, API Phos-Zorb, Seachem PhosGuard, or otocinclus'?

 

[april_fish]

Should I use API Phos-Zorb, Seachem PhosGuard, or otocinclus' to control diatoms? I know I can add live plants to eat up the extra nutrients that help contribute to diatoms, but I'm not into live plants and don't want the added responsibility of them. Nerite snails are another option, but they lay infertile eggs and I don't want them all over my tank as that will look very unsightly and ugly. So, which would be better, API Phos-Zorb, Seachem PhosGuard, or otocinclus'?

What's the stocking for your tank and what size? If it is at least 20 gallons you could get a school of otocinclus. I also looked at some reviews for both products and both seemed to work for people. I would get the Seachem PhosGuard, though.

 

[eaglesaquarium]

The best answer is... add nothing.

Diatoms are normal in an 'immature' tank. They will eventually go away as the tank matures and might only show up in a few spots (normally areas with the most limited flow). In the meantime, just wipe them away where they grow with each water change... and over time they will decrease.