Dinos

[austin_socal]

I unfortunately have been having problems with Dino’s and am not sure the best way to get rid of them? Anyone have any advice?

Also-
I found hang-on UV sterilizers on Amazon- has anyone had success on getting rid of Dino’s with these?

TIA

 

[GatorGreg]

You need to ID the strain first.

Different protocols for different ones. UV is not going to work for some types.

The overall main course of action is going to be elevated nutrients, increase biodiversity and elbow grease (manual removal).

Blackouts work for some, UV works for some. Then you have the kitchen sink method some people just throw everything at them.

 

[sfin52]

^^^^^^^^
This right here

 

[austin_socal]

Ok, thank you. I have been blacking out the tank for 3 days and right now, there are no apparent Dino’s. However this isn’t the first time I’ve blacked out- every time the lights come back on, they come back within a day. Any advice?

You need to ID the strain first.

Different protocols for different ones. UV is not going to work for some types.

The overall main course of action is going to be elevated nutrients, increase biodiversity and elbow grease (manual removal).

Blackouts work for some, UV works for some. Then you have the kitchen sink method some people just throw everything at them.

 

[austin_socal]

Ok, thank you. I have been blacking out the tank for 3 days and right now, there are no apparent Dino’s. However this isn’t the first time I’ve blacked out- every time the lights come back on, they come back within a day. Any advice?

You need to ID the strain first.

Different protocols for different ones. UV is not going to work for some types.

The overall main course of action is going to be elevated nutrients, increase biodiversity and elbow grease (manual removal).

Blackouts work for some, UV works for some. Then you have the kitchen sink method some people just throw everything at them.

also I will try to get my lfs to help me identify what type of Dino’s they are

 

[vetteguy53081]

I unfortunately have been having problems with Dino’s and am not sure the best way to get rid of them? Anyone have any advice?

Also-
I found hang-on UV sterilizers on Amazon- has anyone had success on getting rid of Dino’s with these?

TIA

Its biological deficiencies that are causing the dino structure and Its important though to identify the type of dino for most effective battle. When we see zero readings, automatically we assume this is the cause but by the time you see zero numbers, its because the dino has consumed the po4 and no3 and are multiplying and in turn many dose no3 and po4 to bring numbers up not realizing they are feeding these flagellates even more. A YV unit can be effective but will not erase what is pre-existing but rather what passes through the channel.
No light is first key followed by the addition of bacteria to overcome the bad bacteria allowing them to thrive
Prepare by starting by blowing this stuff loose with a turkey baster and siphon up loose particles. Turn lights off (at least white and run blue at 10% IF you have light dependant corals such as SPS) for 5 days and at night dose 1ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide per 10 gallons for all 5 nights which works as an oxidizer. If you dont have light dependent coral- turn all lights off. During the day dose 1ml of liquid bacteria (such as micro bacter 7 or XLM) per 10 gallons. Clean filters daily and DO NOT FEED AMINO OR ADD NOPOX which is food for dinos, however you can feed coral, food which will help no3 and po4 to increase. If increasing nutrients, try to keep no3 to about 5 until you are done battling these cells.
Doing a daily siphoning will help greatly But . . . . . Siphoning will reduce nutrients , so siphon the water into/through a filter sock and save the water and return it back to tank. Obviously clean the filter sock each time.
You can feed fish as normal and if doing blackout, ambient light in room will work for them

 

[GatorGreg]

First thing is I bet your nutrients are bottomed out huh?

I’d start raising your nitrates and phosphates and diligently keep them up. I prefer liquid dosing instead of increasing feeding. That’s just me…also begin manual removal. This also means forgoing water changes for the time being. It seems to fuel them

Next thing Id do was add biodiversity. I’m talking about ocean rock, ocean sand, pods, phyto for the pods, even bio media or rock and sand from someone you trust whose tank is doing well. If that’s an option.

Lower light intensity for time being and keep in mind. Your corals are going to take a beating.

 

[billyocean]

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