Algae and possible dinoflagellates

[Matt23]

Hello, I’ve been battling this what I assume was carpet algae and Dino… after taking pictures and water to be tested at local fish store they came up with a treatment of reef flux. This is now 2-3 weeks after and the problem is still persisting. I just did a 20% water change and tried to clean as much of the sand as possible and this is one day after that. Fish and other aquatic life are doing well and all seem happy. I just want to try to create the best living environment for them so anything helps! Looking for a treatment plan.

 

[Lavey29]

How old is the tank? What are your complete current parameters? If you have no coral then cut your lights for some weeks. Fish don't need lights.

 

[Matt23]

How old is the tank? What are your complete current parameters? If you have no coral then cut your lights for some weeks. Fish don't need lights.

Currently ordering an electronic parameter tester as I have a salt water master test kit which reads, PH 7.8-8 ammonia 0 Nitrite 0 and nitrate between 0-5.0. My tank is a year old. I do have a Xenia so, I sadly cannot turn it the light.

 

[Lavey29]

Well not doing weekly testing and knowing your parameters is part of the problem. You want nitrates at 10 and phosphate at .05 to .1. Get a diverse cleaner crew, cut lights to 6 hours with blue and uv only no whites. Weekly water changes with sand siphon. Dose pods and phytoplankton. Also dose good heterotrophic bacteria like PNS pro bio.