Does anyone know what these are?

[crazybanana2]

I was wondering if anyone knows what these are and how to fix, my phosphates are 0 and my nitrates are low around 2-5

 

[PharmrJohn]

Do you have a microscope? That would narrow things down considerably.

 

[crazybanana2]

Do you have a microscope? That would narrow things down considerably.

Sadly I don’t

 

[Chela101]

Do you have a microscope? That would narrow things down considerably.

Wait how would you see it? You would need to scrape it off right?

 

[PharmrJohn]

Yep. A thin layer in a drop of water and take a look at the cellular structure. Dinos, diatoms, algae.....They look different at this level of magnification.

 

[crazybanana2]

Yep. A thin layer in a drop of water and take a look at the cellular structure. Dinos, diatoms, algae.....They look different at this level of magnification.

Yep. A thin layer in a drop of water and take a look at the cellular structure. Dinos, diatoms, algae.....They look different at this level of magnification.

Do you think these are dinos or diatoms?

 

[Chela101]

Yep. A thin layer in a drop of water and take a look at the cellular structure. Dinos, diatoms, algae.....They look different at this level of magnification.

Makes sense.. Do you think microscope is a good thing to own? Probably yea huh to be able to identify everything

 

[PharmrJohn]

Yes I do. It'll come in handy. It's a great diagnostic tool. And you don't need to spend a fortune on one. I've heard of people using a $40 kid's microscope. For me, however, I'm going to spend quite a bit more. I'll end up dripping a two or three hundred. Now, if I get into watchmaking, I'll need to spend about $1800. But hey! It'll work for both!

 

[PharmrJohn]

Do you think these are dinos or diatoms?

To start with this query (sorry, I read right over it) does the problem seem to go away in the daytime and disappear when it's lights out? That's an easy Dino species to worry about.

 

[Idech]

Raise your phosphate and nitrate because low nutrients can fuel Dino’s.

 

[crazybanana2]

To start with this query (sorry, I read right over it) does the problem seem to go away in the daytime and disappear when it's lights out? That's an easy Dino species to worry about.

To start with this query (sorry, I read right over it) does the problem seem to go away in the daytime and disappear when it's lights out? That's an easy Dino species to worry about.

Ok I will

Raise your phosphate and nitrate because low nutrients can fuel Dino’s.

To start with this query (sorry, I read right over it) does the problem seem to go away in the daytime and disappear when it's lights out? That's an easy Dino species to worry about.

Yes I believe so. It was weird since it seemed like just yesterday or the day before there was nothing and today It seemed like a bunch of them appeared

 

[crazybanana2]

To start with this query (sorry, I read right over it) does the problem seem to go away in the daytime and disappear when it's lights out? That's an easy Dino species to worry about.

Also, How would you suggest to get rid of them? My tank Was setup at the beginning of March so I heard it lacks biodiversity so I added phytoplankton

 

[crazybanana2]

Also, How would you suggest to get rid of them? My tank Was setup at the beginning of March so I heard it lacks biodiversity so I added phytoplankton

I also reduced my light hours and intensity and will begin to feed more and planning to add pods

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

Makes sense.. Do you think microscope is a good thing to own? Probably yea huh to be able to identify everything

Yes, it is a great thing to have. Takes reefing to a whole new level. I bought mine from Ebay from a clearance house. It was a nice Nikon from a college for maybe $100. Probably a couple thousand when new.

 

[code4]

Dosing phosphate is more controlled than feeding more. I would definitely get phosphate up.

 

[PharmrJohn]

Also, How would you suggest to get rid of them? My tank Was setup at the beginning of March so I heard it lacks biodiversity so I added phytoplankton

Well, if it's going away and then coming back, then you've probably got Ostreoposis (Dinos). How to get rid of? You've got a couple of options. One is to remove manually and let it run its course. I'm not sure how old your tank is, but this can be chalked up to a phase. You could just let your biome reestablish. Secondly, Ostreopsis is sensitive to UV. And that's a good thing!

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Can we see a full tank pic? Do you have powerheads in the tank? A one month old tank is going to start seeing biofilm and micro algae grow right about now. To me its too early to reduce the light and start feeding more, IMO feeding more will turn into algae

 

[crazybanana2]

Well, if it's going away and then coming back, then you've probably got Ostreoposis (Dinos). How to get rid of? You've got a couple of options. One is to remove manually and let it run its course. I'm not sure how old your tank is, but this can be chalked up to a phase. You could just let your biome reestablish. Secondly, Ostreopsis is sensitive to UV. And that's a good thing!

Ok thanks and my tank was filled March 3rd

 

[crazybanana2]

Can we see a full tank pic? Do you have powerheads in the tank? A one month old tank is going to start seeing biofilm and micro algae grow right about now. To me its too early to reduce the light and start feeding more, IMO feeding more will turn into algae

This was it about a week ago

 

[crazybanana2]

Ok thanks and my tank was filled March 3rd

I have a wavemaker on the left and i notice its just on right side