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Dinoflagellates

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Kylie, Sep 24, 2010.

  1. Sep 24, 2010 #1
    Kylie

    Kylie Inactive User

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    Ok, so, the dinoflagellates are back in my tank. I just want to get everyone's input again, to regather my strategy, on how to get rid of this stuff. I'll post parameters when I get home tonight. If my parameters are good, what would you suggest?
     
  2. Sep 24, 2010 #2
    diablo30xp

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    i recently won the battle of the dino's. I did lights on for 4 hours a day for at least 2 weeks then they started to die off and all is well.
     
  3. Sep 24, 2010 #3
    bobsfish

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    I don't know much about dinoflagellates...how exactly do you know you have them?

     
  4. Sep 24, 2010 #4
    Kylie

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    They match every description I've ever read or heard about them. Very similar in structure to cyano, only light to darkish brown (depending on thickness of infestation) instead of the deep purple. Grows back faster than cyano, makes its own bubbles if in a still environment (this only happens when I turn off my power heads during feeding time). ummm... corals are all extra POed because any dying dino's release toxins that don't kill but definitely hinder corals. Fish don't care so much but my clowns are constantly battling to keep their anemone rock clear of the stuff.

    Anyway, its really gross and when you think you've finally killed it, it comes back a few weeks later /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/sad.gif

    diablo, do you have any corals in your tank? were they hurt at all by the shortened photoperiod?

    Also, does anyone have a TDS meter I could borrow? I want to check and make sure that my RO unit is cleaning properly and that my WC's aren't feeding this stuff.
     
  5. Sep 24, 2010 #5
    rc1214b

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    Posted By bobsfish on 09/24/2010 12:51 PM
    I don't know much about dinoflagellates...how exactly do you know you have them?
    If you have photosynthetic corals you have them [​IMG]
    There are many types, desirable and not so much in a tank.... The typical brown slime with bubbles is the basic non-desirable
    After seeing your tank on the tour awhile back I doubt you'll have much of a problem
     
  6. Sep 24, 2010 #6
    AJ

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    I have a TDS meter you can borrow.  I won't be in the IC area soon, but you're welcome to stop down and pick it up.  I live near Pet's Playhouse so you could make it a multi-purpose trip.
    --AJ
     
  7. Sep 24, 2010 #7
    Don

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    I had the same problem shortly after upgrading to my 125. I tried the reduced lighting and didn't see much difference so one day I just clean it all the best I could and went dark on my tank for about 36 hours straight and have never seen it back again. This was about 6 months ago.
     
  8. Sep 26, 2010 #8
    IPisces

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    Posted By Don on 09/25/2010 02:51 AM
    went dark on my tank for about 36 hours straight and have never seen it back again. This was about 6 months ago.
    I've been fighting this stuff for a while now in my 34 RSM. Been siphoning it and detritus off daily and it has subsided for the most part but not gone. I will try going dark for a couple days and see how that works. I have no coral in this tank just some macro algae. Grape and Mexicana caulerpa and a couple other types I don’t remember the names of. Oh, a couple hairy mushrooms.  I think they will be okay.
     
  9. Sep 27, 2010 #9
    Kylie

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    Well, for now lights are reduced. I was hoping to be able to attack it this weekend when my new pump for my skimmer came but I got sent the wrong pump.. sooo... Skimmer is running but barely. If anyone has an extra OTP-2000 reef octopus recirculating pump lying around anywhere that would be helpful. Other than that, I've got the lights only on 4 hrs a day and am trying to make my parameters as perfect as possible. Last time, it seemed to help a lot when I boosted my kH up to 10. Mine is normally right around 7, which isn't terrible but not great either
     
  10. Sep 27, 2010 #10
    rc1214b

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    Posted By Kylie on 09/27/2010 08:56 AM
    Well, for now lights are reduced. I was hoping to be able to attack it this weekend when my new pump for my skimmer came but I got sent the wrong pump.. sooo... Skimmer is running but barely. If anyone has an extra OTP-2000 reef octopus recirculating pump lying around anywhere that would be helpful. Other than that, I've got the lights only on 4 hrs a day and am trying to make my parameters as perfect as possible. Last time, it seemed to help a lot when I boosted my kH up to 10. Mine is normally right around 7, which isn't terrible but not great either
    What's wrong with 7 dkh?
     
  11. Sep 27, 2010 #11
    Kylie

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    A few people told me its just a little low. Appearently, dinoflagellates hate having it up around 10 so I'm trying to get/keep it up there to help kill them off. I'm sure there's a big debate about what the prime dkh is... this is just what i've been told in the past
     
  12. Sep 27, 2010 #12
    rc1214b

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    7-8 is natural so I would never worry about being at a natural parameter.... nature still has the best reefs

    Have you re-read your last thread titled the same? There is some sound advice in there...
     

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