Requesting Algae ID

[Xavier434]

In the process of fighting off Dinos, I have noticed that another type of algae is starting to flourish. Most likely due to my increase in nitrates and phosphates. I would like to know what it is though if anyone is kind of enough to ID for me. Also, I would like recommendations on how to get rid of it knowing that I may have to wait until my Dinos are gone first.

Below is a video of the algae in the tank and some pictures of the algae under my microscope.

 

[Bret Brinkmann]

Looks like a gha. Cerith and trochus snails are good at eating it along with gold ring cowries (aka money cowries).

Glad to see the scales at tipping in your favor against dinos.

 

[Xavier434]

Thank you. I had a number of those snails, but they all died after the Dino outbreak. I'd love to replenish my stock, but I fear that they would just die too unless I get rid of the remaining Dinos first so that's the plan.

 

[Malifry97]

Thank you. I had a number of those snails, but they all died after the Dino outbreak. I'd love to replenish my stock, but I fear that they would just die too unless I get rid of the remaining Dinos first so that's the plan.

I’d agree that you need to get rid of the Dino’s first!

 

[Bret Brinkmann]

If livestock is dying then run GAC to get rid of the toxins they release. Don't do a water change though. Water changes will give dinos a boost. Run half the recommended GAC dose and change weekly. How long were the dinos in your tank?

 

[Xavier434]

If livestock is dying then run GAC to get rid of the toxins they release. Don't do a water change though. Water changes will give dinos a boost. Run half the recommended GAC dose and change weekly. How long were the dinos in your tank?

They are still in the tank and have been for nearly 6 months. I am running GAC already. I suspect that the snails died from the toxins after eating some of the DINOs. Hard to say.

 

[gideon2086]

If livestock is dying then run GAC to get rid of the toxins they release. Don't do a water change though. Water changes will give dinos a boost. Run half the recommended GAC dose and change weekly. How long were the dinos in your tank?

GAC?

 

[Xavier434]

GAC?

Granular Activated Carbon.

 

[Bret Brinkmann]

They are still in the tank and have been for nearly 6 months. I am running GAC already. I suspect that the snails died from the toxins after eating some of the DINOs. Hard to say.

It was definitely the dinos. Nothing can sustain a diet of dinos. I don't know for sure how long it takes to rid the tank of toxins, but I recommend running GAC for a month after all visible signs of dinos are gone before trying another snail. Some are more sensitive to dino toxins than others. I suggest a trochus or money cowrie first as they have proven to be more resistant for me.