Probitic reef salt and Dino.

[gravitysheep]

I've been using AquaForest reed salt for a while I decided try their probiotic. When I first started using it I immediately noticed a cyano outbreak. I got that under control pretty quick but my sand bed and rock just looked.....dirtier than usual.
Last night I didn't a water change and then this morning I suddenly have Dino everywhere. I've never had this problem before and I'm honestly intimidated on battling it and not sure how to proceed. I've been reading to just siphon out what I can and stop water changes. Any other tips?

I'm almost done with this bucket of Probiotic salt but I'm no longer going to use it. Is it possible this salt is cause of my outbreak? I've never had an real algae problem before this. The tank is a 2 year old mixed reef.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I've been using AquaForest reed salt for a while I decided try their probiotic. When I first started using it I immediately noticed a cyano outbreak. I got that under control pretty quick but my sand bed and rock just looked.....dirtier than usual.
Last night I didn't a water change and then this morning I suddenly have Dino everywhere. I've never had this problem before and I'm honestly intimidated on battling it and not sure how to proceed. I've been reading to just siphon out what I can and stop water changes. Any other tips?

I'm almost done with this bucket of Probiotic salt but I'm no longer going to use it. Is it possible this salt is cause of my outbreak? I've never had an real algae problem before this. The tank is a 2 year old mixed reef.

its adding bacteria food. I have my doubts is a dino unless you have a microscope.

edit. a box of instant ocean is really cheap from amazon. its an easy test.

 

[gravitysheep]

I really looks like Dino. I don't have a microscope so I can't pinpoint what kind of Dino it is.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I really looks like Dino. I don't have a microscope so I can't pinpoint what kind of Dino it is.

exactly. in most tank ive seen here. it not dinos, or rarely is it. It is possible.
is start by changing salt. not feeding bacteria with aminos carbon dosing etc and see if that solves it. in many cases is does.

 

[gravitysheep]

Thanks, I hope it's not Dino but I'm not feeling very optimistic at this point. Thanks for the tip, will be picking up some new salt tomorrow

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Thanks, I hope it's not Dino but I'm not feeling very optimistic at this point. Thanks for the tip, will be picking up some new salt tomorrow

no seat, I hope it helps. Ive seen only a few true dinos here. its possible it came in on a frag, but....
for a 2 year old thank its odd in my experience.

 

[gravitysheep]

I did pick up some new frags a month ago but the system I got them from was super clean (looking at least)

 

[Anirban]

Hey the AF probio salt contains amino acids and vitamins in addition with bacteria and bacterial growth media.It is for ULNs tanks. So if your tank is not ULNS then it will cause cyano outbreak. Change it with the reef salt and your problem will be solved. Hope this answers your problem.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I did pick up some new frags a month ago but the system I got them from was super clean (looking at least)

;)
dont freak.

in most cases, its the same solution.

 

[gravitysheep]

Hey the AF probio salt contains amino acids and vitamins in addition with bacteria and bacterial growth media.It is for ULNs tanks. So if your tank is not ULNS then it will cause cyano outbreak. Change it with the reef salt and your problem will be solved. Hope this answers your problem.

Thanks, I will be picking up the regular stuff tomorrow.