What algae are these

[David768]

 

[cshouston]

New tank, right? They’re just diatoms and to be expected. They’ll disappear with time.

 

[attiland]

New tank, right? They’re just diatoms and to be expected. They’ll disappear with time.

Could be dinos too. Get a microscope to ID it. Will come handy later too.

 

[David768]

Ok new tank btw

 

[cshouston]

More likely to be diatoms than dinos in such a fresh tank.

Still, OP, keep an eye on it. If it turns into a slimy, stringy mess with bubbles hanging off, then start thinking about investigating dinoflagellates.

 

[David768]

More likely to be diatoms than dinos in such a fresh tank.

Still, OP, keep an eye on it. If it turns into a slimy, stringy mess with bubbles hanging off, then start thinking about investigating dinoflagellates.

There is a few little strings whith tiny bubbles

 

[cshouston]

There is a few little strings whith tiny bubbles

Post your water parameters.

 

[David768]

Post your water parameters.

How would that help

 

[cshouston]

How would that help

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Lack of nitrate and phosphate can contribute to dinoflagellates flourishing. Also, it’s generally expected that water parameters be provided if somebody posts asking for help with their tank.

 

[TriggerFinger]

Hi @David768
Welcome to R2R!
It looks like a new tank and it is normal to go through different stages of algae. You have some diatoms and possibly dinos.
Your parameters can help folks better determine what type of algae you may have based on your nutrient levels.

 

[David768]

Hi @David768
Welcome to R2R!
It looks like a new tank and it is normal to go through different stages of algae. You have some diatoms and possibly dinos.
Your parameters can help folks better determine what type of algae you may have based on your nutrient levels.

I have testing strips it doesn't tell me the number

 

[cshouston]

If you intend to keep coral, it’s suggested to invest in a quality reef testing kit. Get something that will let you test for pH, nitrate and phosphate as those will be your most important parameters. Test strips are inaccurate and unreliable.

 

[TriggerFinger]

I have testing strips it doesn't tell me the number

Based on the pics only; which aren’t super clear; it looks like diatoms and dinos as mentioned above. Diatoms will fade away but the dinos can end up smothering your coral. A microscope can help you identify the specific strain so you can figure out how to get rid of them. Most dinos can be kept in check by having nitrate and phosphates at readable levels. You’ll have to get marine test kits to be able to monitor them; the strips are best left to freshwater testing.

 

[attiland]

There is a few little strings whith tiny bubbles

Both cyano and dinos had bobbing in my experience. 0 nitrate or phosphate would likely be a giveaway for dinos but the 100% ID is the microscope. Since Dinos not one type of bacteria and the treatment is different a £30 investment is a good idea by my opinion.
Diatoms will go by itself. Cyano most likely go away by itself if you are willing to wait it out but dinos needs your attention.
The 3 month mark was my first Dino citing mark and I hit my head to the wall I didn’t ID it at the time. Took me almost 4 months to get rid of them.

 

[attiland]

I have testing strips it doesn't tell me the number

You need proper test kit. Avoid API as it was a nightmare to me but that is a new topic.

 

[David768]

If you intend to keep coral, it’s suggested to invest in a quality reef testing kit. Get something that will let you test for pH, nitrate and phosphate as those will be your most important parameters. Test strips are inaccurate and unreliable.

I was planning on getting one

 

[David768]

Both cyano and dinos had bobbing in my experience. 0 nitrate or phosphate would likely be a giveaway for dinos but the 100% ID is the microscope. Since Dinos not one type of bacteria and the treatment is different a £30 investment is a good idea by my opinion.
Diatoms will go by itself. Cyano most likely go away by itself if you are willing to wait it out but dinos needs your attention.
The 3 month mark was my first Dino citing mark and I hit my head to the wall I didn’t ID it at the time. Took me almost 4 months to get rid of them.

I have red slime remover

 

[attiland]

I have red slime remover

Be 100% sure first before you add chemicals/ antibiotics. You can do more harm then good by experimenting.

 

[cshouston]

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[David768]

Be 100% sure first before you add chemicals/ antibiotics. You can do more harm then good by experimenting.

How do I do that you can't be 100 percent by picture and I don't have a microscope