29 Gallons of Eye Candy

[Gumbies R Us]

That is a lot of new additions to your tank!

 

[themcnertney]

Very lucky to have a place like tidal gardens 10 mins away from me.

That is a lot of new additions to your tank!

 

[themcnertney]

Been working hard on this as of lately. Added some dr Tim’s as I wasn’t seeing much improvement with microbacter7. Lowered the gyre to eliminate the bubbles I was having from increasing the flow. Did find Steve’s LEDs were set too high and lowered the intensity significantly Let’s hope it keeps the new coral from bleaching.

 

[themcnertney]

Well I bought some test kits. API Saltwater kit and API Master Reef kit.

The results of Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, and pH are all 0/low, within range.

Ill follow up with a post on Cal, Alk and Phospates (<this being the target on where it falls and possibly the culprit of my issues I think).

***for those that know me here, I haven't tested water in years. Weekly water changes, and frequent small water changes when things begin to go south, occasional salinity check. I contribute this to large water systems previously. Now that I have a much smaller system, I felt its time to get back into this routine.***

 

[themcnertney]

Big 3 are in check according to API. Might need to get a more accurate kit for phosphates such as salifert. I’m not convinced of its accuracy. And believe that maybe the algae could be soaking it up.

 

[themcnertney]

Seems as if the dinoflagellates battle rages on. I tried a 3 and 5 day blackout. Dr Tims. I ran phosphate remover. I continue to do weekly water changes. I blow the rocks daily. Ill get a photo up when the lights come on.

Just dont know what to do.

 

[twentyleagues]

Seems as if the dinoflagellates battle rages on. I tried a 3 and 5 day blackout. Dr Tims. I ran phosphate remover. I continue to do weekly water changes. I blow the rocks daily. Ill get a photo up when the lights come on.

Just dont know what to do.

I know dinos can really pop up in any environment, but typically they are most prevalent when nutrients are out of whack on the very low side. For phosphate tests at where we want to know numbers I would not get any test but Hannah. API doesnt go low enough I dont think Salifert does either. LR hannah is the way to go.

 

[themcnertney]

here are some pics
Looks so bad in person.

 

[lubeck]

here are some pics
Looks so bad in person.

Try this. There is a thread on here somewhere. It works

Sand Bed UV Sweeper

Introducing the UV Sweeper – the ultimate tool for maintaining a pristine sand bed. This innovative device will effectively help control dinoflagellates and diatoms while preserving the delicate organisms beneath the surface. The UV Sweeper is at the core of a process to help shift the...

3dreefing.com

 

[themcnertney]

Try this. There is a thread on here somewhere. It works

Sand Bed UV Sweeper

Introducing the UV Sweeper – the ultimate tool for maintaining a pristine sand bed. This innovative device will effectively help control dinoflagellates and diatoms while preserving the delicate organisms beneath the surface. The UV Sweeper is at the core of a process to help shift the...

3dreefing.com

Took this advice and placed an order. Bought some Microbe-Lift too according to there website. Stay tuned.

 

[lubeck]

Did you happen to confirm it’s Dino’s under a microscope

 

[themcnertney]

Did you happen to confirm it’s Dino’s under a microscope

Believe so. I didnt take pics but i believe that’s what I’m seeing. I can try to snap a pic through the lens later tonight.

 

[themcnertney]

Best described as circular moving objects.

 

[themcnertney]

I am being told that this is Coolia Dino. And UV treatment is needed.

I have decided to purchase to UV sweeper from 3Dreefing. Per their suggestion, I will be dosing Microbe-Lift during treatment. And plan to dose Micro Bacter7 after treatment.

Ill be documenting here if you wish to follow.

 

[themcnertney]

Ordered some filter pads. Thinking this will help in collecting dead waste. Easily removable and to clean quickly with some RO/DI.

Getting prepared as best I can for the long battle ahead.

 

[themcnertney]

Sheesh the Dino battle has been going on since maybe Jan of 2024. I first documented a weird algae that I now believe to be Dino’s.

 

[themcnertney]

Seems as if my sweeper got caught up in the Indianapolis USPS drama. Its weird, it left North Carolina, went west of me to Indy, sat there for a few days and hung out, then decided Ill make my way to Ohio.

Scheduled to be here today, if so, Ill start day one of treatment later this evening.

 

[themcnertney]

Sweeper has arrived. Its quite cool. Comes with the following...

UV light
Cover attachment for the light
3D printed arms that attached to reach to the bottom
Couple of suctions cups (see idea below)
UV glasses, quite cool and fashionable (see pic below of tank through the glasses)

I am wondering if I could mount this in the back chamber with the two suction cups, put the light on a timer and run it for a short period of time each day. I mean after all, its just a UV light.

Here is a pic through the glasses of the tank, eliminates the blue hue.

Treatment will start this afternoon and everyday following. Will post daily results.

 

[themcnertney]

Day one.

Seems to be clumping.

 

[themcnertney]

Day two.