Would anyone mind helping confirm type of dino based on the attached video and images? Any followed up advise would also be appreciated. Was originally dealing with Cyano, but seems i let nutrients go to zero (nitrate & phosphate) and now I think I have both Cyano and Dinos. I think it is anphidinium, but a confirmation would be helpful so I know I'm treating for the right variety. For the last two weeks, I have been feeding heavier, removed the activated carbon from the hob media filter (add this back if dinos are toxic variety?), and added a small uv sterilizer I had prior (which I read won't help much if it is anphidinium). I originally had a 20 tall > 1 year, with a little cyano, but upgraded to a 40 breeder several months ago, added additional sand and scape to the existing rock almost 2 months ago.
Salinity 1.025-26
PH 8.1
Calc (410 or 490) api vs salifert (new)
dKH 8.2
Mg 1200
Dosing 2 part reef fusion. Currently only part 2 since salifert shows over 500 a few days ago, not sure which to believe. No coralline growth as far as I can tell.
For whatever reason I was having to dose 10-15 ml a day of each part to maintain levels using api kit. Figured it may be because of the new rock, but really no clue.
I've ordered some bacteria to help promote competing biodiversity. Also a mg supplement to get above 1300.
Haven't tested nitrate and phosphate for the last week, but will likely do so tonight/ tomorrow.
Happy to provide any additional details of needed.
I'll keep reading up in the meantime.
Microscope Video
Thanks in advance for any help offered!
Doug
Salinity 1.025-26
PH 8.1
Calc (410 or 490) api vs salifert (new)
dKH 8.2
Mg 1200
Dosing 2 part reef fusion. Currently only part 2 since salifert shows over 500 a few days ago, not sure which to believe. No coralline growth as far as I can tell.
For whatever reason I was having to dose 10-15 ml a day of each part to maintain levels using api kit. Figured it may be because of the new rock, but really no clue.
I've ordered some bacteria to help promote competing biodiversity. Also a mg supplement to get above 1300.
Haven't tested nitrate and phosphate for the last week, but will likely do so tonight/ tomorrow.
Happy to provide any additional details of needed.
I'll keep reading up in the meantime.
Microscope Video
Thanks in advance for any help offered!
Doug