just my sample but to me looks like it ….
more opinions please …..
more opinions please …..
BroccoliFarmer
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Looks like dinos
if dinos, they thrive when when nitrates and phosphates are too low. In short, your tank is too clean to support appropriate biodiversity and these baddies take over.
if dinos, they thrive when when nitrates and phosphates are too low. In short, your tank is too clean to support appropriate biodiversity and these baddies take over.
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Definitely looks like dinos. Read this thread about it. Very helpful!
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Dinoflagellates – Are You Tired Of Battling Altogether?
I don't know what percentage of folks had luck battling dinos with any of the methods in the old Dino thread but it's obviously a very low percentage, so I'd like refresh folks on the natural alternatives and lay out three areas of info: some of the factors that contribute to a dino outbreak...
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nzkiwi80
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Without a microscope, I'm going to try the filter test. I've seen it few times but below is an example so people know what I'm talking about.
I've tried to syphon out bubbles and algae today and put it through a folded paper towel. Paper towel was left dirty. Water in container crystal clear after. 40 mins in it's still clear. Good sign maybe?
It's made me wonder, what should I have taken out of the tank, Just normal water, bubbles, brown stuff? or a mix?
Also I'm not sure if I had 100mm to might need to do it again with more sample. Not sure if that makes much difference.?
The other interesting thing was, I've had the light off for 3 days with a sheet over the system. I opened it up this morning and there's still bubbles? I thought Dinos didn't show with no light? or would my refugium light in my sump be enough?
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I've tried to syphon out bubbles and algae today and put it through a folded paper towel. Paper towel was left dirty. Water in container crystal clear after. 40 mins in it's still clear. Good sign maybe?
It's made me wonder, what should I have taken out of the tank, Just normal water, bubbles, brown stuff? or a mix?
Also I'm not sure if I had 100mm to might need to do it again with more sample. Not sure if that makes much difference.?
The other interesting thing was, I've had the light off for 3 days with a sheet over the system. I opened it up this morning and there's still bubbles? I thought Dinos didn't show with no light? or would my refugium light in my sump be enough?
Diatoms Vs Dinoflagellates (Reef Tank) Identification and Treatment | Reef Tank Resource
A common problem in aquarist's reef aquariums is the presence of brownish algae coating everything from the sand to the live rock to the glass. It can look
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