Dinos

[emmysnewtank]

I’m battling these for first time right now too. Super low phos tank…but I think a new rodi system is the culprit bringing some unwanted elements into tank. That was the only new element/change for me.

Mine aren’t too bad yet, so manually removing, limiting light and trying to dose neophos to bring my nutrient levels up.

Definitely don’t dose any aminos. I added Ab+ after they started and it definitely gave the Dino’s a boost.

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[Big Smelly fish]

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

 

[Koigula]

I’m battling these for first time right now too. Super low phos tank…but I think a new rodi system is the culprit bringing some unwanted elements into tank. That was the only new element/change for me.

Mine aren’t too bad yet, so manually removing, limiting light and trying to dose neophos to bring my nutrient levels up.

Definitely don’t dose any aminos. I added Ab+ after they started and it definitely gave the Dino’s a boost.

I suffered through this with RODI and sort of called it a main issue here. Out of box 7 stage upgrade was not set up 100% right. I fixed it and moved on. I recommend 2 resin stages and 2 carbon stages always.

A lot of serious reefers on commerical side just replace membranes annually to be safe. I now do this too.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Saline, ph, nitrates all normal. Temp is 78

Yes, this is dino.
Prepare by starting with a water change and blow this stuff loose with a turkey baster and siphon and net up loose particles.
Turn lights off (at least white and run blue at 10-15% IF you have light dependant corals) for 5 days and at night dose 1ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide per 10 gallons for all 5 nights. If you dont have light dependent coral- turn all lights off.
During the day dose 1ml of liquid bacteria (such as bacter 7 or XLM) per 10 gallons.
Clean filters daily and DO NOT FEED CORAL FOODS OR ADD NOPOX as it is food for dinos.
Day 5,, you can start with blue lights - ramping up and work your white lights up slowly

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here. Be patient and when this is resolved you’ll have a great dino story to tell your grandkids!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Please provide the actual numbers for each parameters. Alk, cal, mag, phos, nit, salinity and pics under white light. Technically dinos can only be positively ID with a microscope. Different types of dinos require different types of remedies too.

Provide numbers under white light? Concern with dino associated with po4 and no3. Amphi and Ostreo are most common. . . Microscope will determine what type- not if dino which is often clearly visible

 

[Lavey29]

Provide numbers under white light? Concern with dino associated with po4 and no3. Amphi and Ostreo are most common. . . Microscope will determine what type- not if dino which is often clearly visible

Uh maybe do a re read of my post please

 

[vetteguy53081]

Uh maybe do a re read of my post please

You said pics and I missed that. Thought it was tests under white lighting

 

[Lavey29]

You said pics and I missed that. Thought it was tests under white lighting

Lol, drink your coffee....it's early

 

[vetteguy53081]

Lol, drink your coffee....it's early

Funny is- Just had a first cup 4 minutes ago

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R. lot of good advice already given.

 

[steak.mama]

Saline, ph, nitrates all normal. Temp is 78i

Hi guys, I think I have Dino’s. I’m so frustrated not being able to figure out my tank. It’s been going up and down for 6 months. Do water changes every week. All water parameters seem great.

 

[steak.mama]

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef. Is your tank getting direct sunlight from anywhere?

Yes, just a small amount right above, we keep the blinds mostly closed

 

[steak.mama]

Yes, this is dino.
Prepare by starting with a water change and blow this stuff loose with a turkey baster and siphon and net up loose particles.
Turn lights off (at least white and run blue at 10-15% IF you have light dependant corals) for 5 days and at night dose 1ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide per 10 gallons for all 5 nights. If you dont have light dependent coral- turn all lights off.
During the day dose 1ml of liquid bacteria (such as bacter 7 or XLM) per 10 gallons.
Clean filters daily and DO NOT FEED CORAL FOODS OR ADD NOPOX as it is food for dinos.
Day 5,, you can start with blue lights - ramping up and work your white lights up slowly

Thank you, I’m going to try that starting tomorrow and I’ll keep you updated! Thanks everyone!

 

[ScubaShane]

Yes, just a small amount right above, we keep the blinds mostly closed

It could be a spike in temp during the day caused by direct sunlight. The greenhouse effect. Use this it will clear up in 3-5 days:

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/live...=11761&indexName=brs_prod_m2_default_products

 

[Sasquatchv]

Yes, this is dino.
Prepare by starting with a water change and blow this stuff loose with a turkey baster and siphon and net up loose particles.
Turn lights off (at least white and run blue at 10-15% IF you have light dependant corals) for 5 days and at night dose 1ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide per 10 gallons for all 5 nights. If you dont have light dependent coral- turn all lights off.
During the day dose 1ml of liquid bacteria (such as bacter 7 or XLM) per 10 gallons.
Clean filters daily and DO NOT FEED CORAL FOODS OR ADD NOPOX as it is food for dinos.
Day 5,, you can start with blue lights - ramping up and work your white lights up slowly

This.
I even didn't had to dose bacteria(set tank up with some live rock).
I did blues only at 35%, I set mine to10% above corals opening threshold.

 

[Lavey29]

Saline, ph, nitrates all normal. Temp is 78i

Unfortunately no, something is not normal or you would not have invasive nuisance algae. Multiple people have asked you to post your numbers for your parameters which helps us determine the source of your problem but you have declined to post them so good luck hope things improve and don't hesitate to use the great knowledge base here on the forum.

 

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