Another Dino or Cyan ID Please

[Lithoman]

10/4... do you think I should do a small water change.. try to knock down some of the nitrates?

 

[Jason mack]

Hows your tank looking ...nitrates are 20 right.?

 

[Lithoman]

Looks good.. and yes 20+ on Nitrates. But my clam doesn't look good.. figure its lacking some trace elements.

 

[Lithoman]

today....

 

[ScottB]

Whats a good target level for N and P when fighting Dinos?

I tend to err to the higher side on nutrient. 10-15 NO3 and .1 - .15 on PO4.

 

[Jason mack]

today....

My tank runs continuously at 25ppm no3..

 

[Lithoman]

Just an update.. still running UV... hate to shut it down as tank looks great..
P03 - 10
P04 - .09
DKH- 8.7
Cal - 412
No signs of Dinos.....

 

[reefin_with_the_fam]

Just an update.. still running UV... hate to shut it down as tank looks great..
P03 - 10
P04 - .09
DKH- 8.7
Cal - 412
No signs of Dinos.....

So just from breezing through this it was the UV, rock basting at night, bacteria, phyto and pods that helped you beat it?

 

[Lithoman]

So just from breezing through this it was the UV, rock basting at night, bacteria, phyto and pods that helped you beat it?

Yes, and it was looking better in 2 days.. good luck!

 

[reefin_with_the_fam]

Yes, and it was looking better in 2 days.. good luck!

Thank you! Just sent the wife out to get the battle supplies lol. Its finally dawning on her this hobby isnt cheap ;Facepalm

 

[Jason mack]

Thank you! Just sent the wife out to get the battle supplies lol. Its finally dawning on her this hobby isnt cheap ;Facepalm

A positive ID is necessary...because some dinos are toxic some arent ..and some Dinos rise info the water coloum at night and some dont...
If you can get a sample under a microscope we can id them

 

[ScottB]

Thank you! Just sent the wife out to get the battle supplies lol. Its finally dawning on her this hobby isnt cheap ;Facepalm

She was never supposed to know exactly how expensive it is. Keep her away from my wife. Don't want word getting around.

 

[ScottB]

A positive ID is necessary...because some dinos are toxic some arent ..and some Dinos rise info the water coloum at night and some dont...
If you can get a sample under a microscope we can id them

Microscope is a great to have. But then a UV is also helpful for pest control. For dinos, it will prove effective for ostreopsis, procentrum, coolia, and small cell amphidinium. Only the large cell amphids stay fixed to the sand bed and are hard to zap.

 

[Lithoman]

Update... All looking great, no signs of dinos. removed UV 6 weeks ago.. thanks to all, especially all the time and help from @Jason mack ...

 

[Lithoman]

 

[ScottB]

Glad you are staying clear of dinos.

Those are the ReeFi lights are they not? Happy with those?

 

[Jason mack]

Update... All looking great, no signs of dinos. removed UV 6 weeks ago.. thanks to all, especially all the time and help from @Jason mack ...

Wow ...looking amazing...glad I could help.!!

 

[Lithoman]

Glad you are staying clear of dinos.

Those are the ReeFi lights are they not? Happy with those?

Yes, ReefFi....... had them 2 weeks, so far I'm very impressed.. really glad I went with them. Almost went with the new radions..

 

[coralkurd]

Jebao CW-55 55-watt UV Clarifier Sterilizer for Koi Fish Pond Aquarium Fish Tank
I am having same issue right now. Is this the same uv sterilizer you bought? I want to order one ASAP. Also what pump should I use with this? And hosing?

 

[Lithoman]

Jebao CW-55 55-watt UV Clarifier Sterilizer for Koi Fish Pond Aquarium Fish Tank
I am having same issue right now. Is this the same uv sterilizer you bought? I want to order one ASAP. Also what pump should I use with this? And hosing?

Yes that's the one I used..I used a silicone hose about half inch and just any old cheap pump. Good luck.. follow this thread and report back..