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Hi Guys,

Can anyone help ID the algae issue I’m having. I managed to get a video under a microscope, not the best of quality unfortunately.

I’m thinking this is dinos and cyano but I’m not 100% sure.

Thanks
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Large cell amphidinium
 
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Thanks guys, is the only available treatment dosing silicates?
 

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