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How long does it take for diatoms to clear up?


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Diatoms:

  1. Diatoms are photosynthetic algae found in aquatic systems.
  2. They appear in aquatic systems when there is an excess of nutrients present.
  3. The diatoms feed on these nutrients and usually clear within a few weeks.
  4. Diatoms cause harmful algal blooms and produce toxins that are fatal to humans if ingested.

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