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I have a 15g tank that completed its Nitrogen cycle on 12/18/03. A diatom outbreak started almost immediately afterwards. How long will it take until they disappear? Is there something I can do to speed it up? I use RO water for top off and water changes. Do I need stronger lights? My lighting is a carry over from my freshwater tank. It's a 15w single bulb flouresent in a typical aquarium hood. The hood has a clear plastic section that protects the bulb from the water. Do I need a higher what bulb? The lights are on for about 8 hrs. a day.