Dino outbreak

[Aidanwolf]

My aquarium has been set up for 3 weeks I used bacteria to quicken the cycle. And a few days ago I noticed a small patch of hair alage and dino and now the dino has taken over. I am not sure why my phosphates are near 0. I also used rodi water so I am not sure what is going on.

 

[Hemmdog]

My aquarium has been set up for 3 weeks I used bacteria to quicken the cycle. And a few days ago I noticed a small patch of hair alage and dino and now the dino has taken over. I am not sure why my phosphates are near 0. I also used rodi water so I am not sure what is going on.

You sure it’s not just diatoms? Got a pic ?

 

[Aidanwolf]

I am pretty sure. But I will post a picture.

You sure it’s not just diatoms? Got a pic ?

 

[Aidanwolf]

The lights where off so it doesn't appear to be as bad.

 

[Hemmdog]

The lights where off so it doesn't appear to be as bad.

Well that’s weird... hm.. did you pre cycle the rocks out of the tank, or just dry rock and fill the tank? I haven’t experienced anything that looks like that in my tanks so I’m not sure I’ll be much help. My Dino issue that went away shortly were more brownish, that looks more reddish to me. Maybe a form of cyano? Hopefully some pros will chime in.

 

[Aidanwolf]

The rock was in the tank when I got it. I know it sounds bad but it was dry when he got it and he only had the tank setup for 6 months, he used rodi water, did weekly tests and water changes.

Well that’s weird... hm.. did you pre cycle the rocks out of the tank, or just dry rock and fill the tank? I haven’t experienced anything that looks like that in my tanks so I’m not sure I’ll be much help. My Dino issue that went away shortly were more brownish, that looks more reddish to me. Maybe a form of cyano? Hopefully some pros will chime in.

 

[Hemmdog]

The rock was in the tank when I got it. I know it sounds bad but it was dry when he got it and he only had the tank setup for 6 months, he used rodi water, did weekly tests and water changes.

I see. Yea, I’m not sure what the best course of action would be.

 

[Aidanwolf]

I see. Yea, I’m not sure what the best course of action would be.

I am going to try and do some hydrogen peroxide doesing.

 

[Hemmdog]

I am going to try and do some hydrogen peroxide doesing.

Is the tank empty? Like of living things? Fish inverts coral

 

[Aidanwolf]

Just one fish I have a clean up crew coming next week.

Is the tank empty? Like of living things? Fish inverts coral

 

[Hemmdog]

Just one fish I have a clean up crew coming next week.

Oh ok, be careful! That stuff scares me! lol

 

[Aidanwolf]

Oh ok, be careful! That stuff scares me! lol

I know it could affect anemones and some other corals.

 

[Hemmdog]

I know it could affect anemones and some other corals.

Anything with cells it affects lol

 

[Aidanwolf]

Anything with cells it affects lol

Yep