DinoX Question

[NormanB]

Sorry if this has been asked and answered before, I just couldn't find it.

Does DinoX make your skimmer go nuts, say like the stuff for cyano?

Thanks!

 

[NormanB]

Anyone?

 

[NormanB]

The answer is, no it does not impact the skimmer.

 

[DrMMI]

No it doesn't. The instructions actually say you should skim heavily.

 

[piranhaman00]

Think twice about dosing this stuff. What else have you tried?

 

[Cali-Saltwater-1st-Timer]

Think twice about dosing this stuff. What else have you tried?

Think twice why?

 

[piranhaman00]

Think twice why?

Much better alternatives

 

[Cali-Saltwater-1st-Timer]

Much better alternatives

Such as? Is there something wrong with DinoX?

 

[piranhaman00]

Such as? Is there something wrong with DinoX?

Dino x itself is safe but the onslaught of toxins released by every Dino dieing at once is lethal, killed some of my fish within seconds of dosing, I recommend not using it

 

[Marc2952]

Dino x itself is safe but the onslaught of toxins released by every Dino dieing at once is lethal, killed some of my fish within seconds of dosing, I recommend not using it

Agree with you i never got to use dinox due to the horror stories. I went the high nutrient and UV way and beat dinos.

 

[Cali-Saltwater-1st-Timer]

Dino x itself is safe but the onslaught of toxins released by every Dino dieing at once is lethal, killed some of my fish within seconds of dosing, I recommend not using it

What about Dr. Tims Waste Away and Refresh treatment? any experience with that?

 

[Mikedawg]

What about Dr. Tims Waste Away and Refresh treatment? any experience with that?

Worked well for me along with adding uv sterilizer. Good luck

 

[Reef man 89]

What about Dr. Tims Waste Away and Refresh treatment? any experience with that?

I tried this it knocked them back a little but came right back.

 

[piranhaman00]

The best treatment is UV and blowing off rocks every night. No need for any other additions. But people have experience with dosing stuff. I would just stay away from a quick fix like dino x

 

[Cali-Saltwater-1st-Timer]

The best treatment is UV and blowing off rocks every night. No need for any other additions. But people have experience with dosing stuff. I would just stay away from a quick fix like dino x

I've had UV installed for a month. Zero change.

 

[piranhaman00]

I've had UV installed for a month. Zero change.

Are you blowing off rocks every night? Some Dinos do not readily enter water column. Is the UV properly sized?

 

[Cali-Saltwater-1st-Timer]

Are you blowing off rocks every night? Some Dinos do not readily enter water column. Is the UV properly sized?

I'm not blowing off the rocks, it's more in the sand bed. 40 watt UV for a 187 gallon display with 40 gallon sump.

 

[piranhaman00]

I'm not blowing off the rocks, it's more in the sand bed. 40 watt UV for a 187 gallon display with 40 gallon sump.

You have to blow off the rocks and sand to get the Dino’s into water column.

 

[Cali-Saltwater-1st-Timer]

You have to blow off the rocks and sand to get the Dino’s into water column.

I'll give it a shot.

 

[piranhaman00]

I'll give it a shot.

You bet! Dinos were a nightmare for me when I started, UV would not fully eradicate. The blowing off the rocks, sand and everywhere you see them will help tremendously. I also advise plumbing the UV directly to the display. I have a cheap Jebao powerful UV that is only for plumbing directly to display for emergency situations.