Need help ID-ing this algae

[optimisticdingo]

At first I thought this was just regular diatom algae. The tank is only 2 months old so I figured it was just the standard diatom bloom that comes with a fresh tank. However, this one section has started to look really weird and I'm wondering if this might be dinoflagellates? Maybe it's just nitrogen bubbles and I'm paranoid but I've never had dinos so idk what I'm looking for.

Algae ID

 

[Benjammin]

At first I thought this was just regular diatom algae. The tank is only 2 months old so I figured it was just the standard diatom bloom that comes with a fresh tank. However, this one section has started to look really weird and I'm wondering if this might be dinoflagellates? Maybe it's just nitrogen bubbles and I'm paranoid but I've never had dinos so idk what I'm looking for.

Algae ID

I believe you need a microscope to be certain. This thread may help:

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.

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