Combat the costly and disruptive effects of algal blooms with Diatomix™, a revolutionary solution that restores balance to aquatic environments naturally. Packed with nano-sized silica flocs and essential micronutrients, Diatomix™ boosts diatom algae growth, enabling them to out-compete harmful algae by absorbing excess nitrogen and phosphorus. The result? Cleaner water, improved oxygen levels, and thriving ecosystems.
Whether it’s aquaculture ponds, lakes, rivers, or wastewater facilities, in municipal or industrial water treatment environments Diatomix™ is your ally in maintaining water health, promoting fish populations, and supporting the food chain.
Diatomix™ is a concentrated liquid with nano-sized silica flocs (100 to 900 nm) containing micronutrients essential for diatom algae growth. This nutrient boost enables diatoms to out-compete other algae for nitrogen and phosphorus in water bodies.
Algae blooms can be costly, affecting wastewater treatment ponds and tailings storage facilities. Diatoms, found in freshwater and seawater, thrive when fed Diatomix™, replicating up to three times faster than problem algae and weeds. By absorbing nitrogen and phosphorus, diatoms starve out unwanted algae, restoring a healthy water balance and allowing beneficial algae to flourish.
Mix of silica and 10 micronutrients
Only diatoms require silica, allowing them to access the micro-nutrient boost in silica gels found in Diatomix.
Only diatoms require silica, allowing them to access the micro-nutrient boost in silica gels found in Diatomix.
The long-term effect is that the levels of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) remain low within ponds.
Only diatoms require silica, allowing them to access the micro-nutrient boost in silica gels found in Diatomix.
Diatom microalgae are vital food sources for zooplankton, invertebrates, and fish, benefiting ecosystems when encouraged by Diatomix.
Diatomix™ can be used in various water bodies, including aquaculture ponds, lakes, rivers, and sewage treatment plants. It effectively removes nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), increases dissolved oxygen, and reduces harmful bacteria and algal blooms. This product improves fish catches, keeps aquaculture ponds clean and oxygenated, and provides natural live feed for fish.
Transform your aquatic environment with Diatomix™ today. Contact us to learn more about how this innovative solution can bring balance and vitality to your water systems.
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