That ought to do it. You could also add DinoX at night.prorocentrum...ive upped my po4 n n03 + installed a uv sterilizer
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That ought to do it. You could also add DinoX at night.prorocentrum...ive upped my po4 n n03 + installed a uv sterilizer
36-48 hours ought to be enough to get most cells to seek new places. not trying to kill by blackout. Trying to use it to move them.how long would u suggest the black out for? my tank is sps dominated btw. thanx
Do u think I should continue with reef roids to keep po4 n no3 up? Or should I stop?36-48 hours ought to be enough to get most cells to seek new places. not trying to kill by blackout. Trying to use it to move them.
Definitely ostreopsis. Welcome to the club nobody wants to join. Sorry.hi all can i get some help with a id on which i have going on
The conventional, tried/true method for ostreopsis:hi all can i get some help with a id on which i have going on
nope! Reef roids is particulate nutrients that dinos are quite likely to capture in mucus mats and take advantage of.Do u think I should continue with reef roids to keep po4 n no3 up? Or should I stop?
Did u wrap the whole tank up or just turn off the lights?36 hour blackout is complete, and my sand is spotless! Let’s hope it stays that way
Keep us updatedLights are back on and I see a light dusting of dinos forming again lol ;Blackeye
I used a heavy camping blanket to cover the tank.
To clarify, There's nothing remotely dino-specific about Dino-X. It's a general purpose strong algacide. Some people have adverse side-effects.You could also add DinoX at night.
DINO X is a very strong and effective solution which removes any hairy or plague type algae growth and dinoflagellates in Reef Tanks
Thanks @ScottB I have the nyos & Hanna also a uv in the sump I will move to the DT when I get home from work. What's a good product to dose po4 I looked around and I'm not seeing anything I have some bottle no3. But have used reefroids to keep my po4 up a few times a week & it looks like that's a no go for a while. Thanks for your help!!!The conventional, tried/true method for ostreopsis:
a) Raise NO3 and PO4 to >10 and >.1 respectively. NYOS test, Hanna ULR test. You may be shocked at how much PO4 you need to dose.
b) Install a UV to/from the affected display (not sump). 1 watt per 3 gallons. 300-400 GPH is OK. Slower if you can.
c) No aminos at all. No GFO. Skim dry. No carbon dosing. No water changes.
d) Run activated carbon; ostreos are toxic
e) Manual removal: blow them off often. Clamp filter floss in high light / high flow areas. Think 4" X 12" strips. Rinse each night.
f) Optional but helpful is 36hr blackout
Once you get some competing green algae and cyano going, you will know you are getting close.
Post your experiences back here.
If you do ALL of this, you will see improvement in days.
Not sure if the pics or vids r good enough. For the video it gets more stable from 16 secs onwards. But they are the best I can do so far. video getTo clarify, There's nothing remotely dino-specific about Dino-X. It's a general purpose strong algacide. Some people have adverse side-effects.
I recommend searching the forum for reports with this product and losses before deciding to do it or not.
Folks often use NeoPhos from Brightwell. Fine for mid to small systems. If you have a large system, you can burn a bottle in a week or so as the rocks soak up what the dinos leave behind. I mix my own using trisodium phosphate but you have to careful ordering this as there are many "substitute" products you don't want anything to do with. This works for me:Thanks @ScottB I have the nyos & Hanna also a uv in the sump I will move to the DT when I get home from work. What's a good product to dose po4 I looked around and I'm not seeing anything I have some bottle no3. But have used reefroids to keep my po4 up a few times a week & it looks like that's a no go for a while. Thanks for your help!!!
Likely large cell amphidinium.Not sure if the pics or vids r good enough. For the video it gets more stable from 16