Christmas miracle - beating Dinos.

[Reefing Reefer]

I finally beat Dinos - hopefully, for good this time. After trying several methods from raising nutrients, chemical treatments, and water changes I invested in a UV sterilizer. I was a bit hesitant investing in equipment and was ready to scrap the project and start fresh - thank goodness I didn’t. I also did a blackout period (3 days) that aligned with adding a new light. The results speak for themselves, but I do have to say I feel like im walking on eggshells - anything I should look out for?

 

[Reefing Reefer]

 

[BetterJake]

Congrats! Keep watching Nitrate and Phosphate, don't let them bottom out. That could potentially lead the the dinos coming back or even a different type of Dino taking over that is not affected by UV.

 

[djf91]

You might want to add some live rock and sand straight from the ocean at this point to help bolster your competition.

 

[The Ginga Ninja]

I finally beat Dinos - hopefully, for good this time. After trying several methods from raising nutrients, chemical treatments, and water changes I invested in a UV sterilizer. I was a bit hesitant investing in equipment and was ready to scrap the project and start fresh - thank goodness I didn’t. I also did a blackout period (3 days) that aligned with adding a new light. The results speak for themselves, but I do have to say I feel like im walking on eggshells - anything I should look out for?

Great job! UV sterilizers are so clutch, and honestly I think it's the only way to truly get rid of Dino's. If you want them gone for good, I'd keep that UV sterilizer on and start dosing some microbacter 7 and vibrant. Here's the method I use:

 

[djf91]

Don’t use Vibrant. You’ll kill everything you’re trying to grow to outcompete the Dino’s