Help identifying Dino Species.

martinsp · Apr 20, 2020

I have a few dinos here and there. is not terrible yet, and it is not killing corasl fish or inverts yet!.
But i want to deal with the problem before it gets out of hand.
I got a microscope, and get some pics and video of the suckers.
Can anyone tell the species and any of their caracteristics.
I got a sample from the glass, and another of the sandbed. are they the same or i got multiple species?

Thanks in advance for any help!

reef lover · Apr 28, 2020

Bump! I'm no good with dinos...

waleedreef · Apr 28, 2020

why you need to know about the type of dino?. you can use Dino X and will remove all types of dino.

waleedreef · Apr 28, 2020

why you need to know about the type of dino?. you can use Dino X and will remove all types of dino.

martinsp · Apr 30, 2020

I' have a lot of SPS in the tank, I'm reluctant to use dinoX i herad a few horror stories.

waleedreef · May 1, 2020

martinsp said:
I' have a lot of SPS in the tank, I'm reluctant to use dinoX i herad a few horror stories.

there is no other choice. it's reef safe.

brian2kgt · May 1, 2020

I see mostly Ostreopsis. They spin around a fixed point like they are anchored down. See the video I attached. These are highly toxic but also one of the easiest to get rid of because they usually enter the water column at night so are susceptible to UV. Use at least 1 watt per 3 gallons, connect directly from and to the display, not the sump.

Check out the pdf in this thread for how to identify the different types...

Dinoflagellate Identification Guide

I've had this laying around for a while. Had some recent interest, so I tweaked it a bit and am posting it. Not really about cures just ID pictures, videos, and a few short facts. Hope it can be helpful.

www.reef2reef.com

taricha · May 2, 2020

waleedreef said:
there is no other choice. it's reef safe.

To clarify, There's nothing remotely dino-specific about Dino-X. It's a general purpose strong algacide. Some people have adverse side-effects.
From manufacturer description...
"DINO X is a very strong and effective solution which removes any hairy or plague type algae growth and dinoflagellates in Reef Tanks"
"Dino X should always be dosed in the evening or 1 hour AFTER main lighting has shut off.
Photosynthesis of Zooanthellae algae is discontinued, ultimately allowing for optimal effect of Dino X Main lighting phase should be no longer than 6 hours daily."
So the description itself implies it can harm coral zoox, and that control of light is necessary to protect them.

I recommend searching the forum for reports with this product and losses before deciding to do it or not.

Wampatom · May 2, 2020

Can ostreopsis be completely eliminated from an aquarium? If not, then when should you start trying to reduce it. Is there point in treating a mild outbreak?