What do we have here? Microscope pic

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So I have some brown stringy algae growing over my substrate and irritating my Zoas, causing them to close. So, I snagged a microscope and here’s what I have. The little “dots” are swimming around under the microscope as well
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So I have some brown stringy algae growing over my substrate and irritating my Zoas, causing them to close. So, I snagged a microscope and here’s what I have. The little “dots” are swimming around under the microscope as well
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Look like dinoflagellates
 

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Dinos.
Have a look at this, pretty neat guide to find out which ones you got.
 

Ingenuity against algae: Do you use DIY methods for controlling nuisance algae?

  • I have used DIY methods for controlling algae.

    Votes: 14 66.7%
  • I use commercial methods for controlling algae, but never DIY methods.

    Votes: 4 19.0%
  • I have not used commercial or DIY methods for controlling algae.

    Votes: 2 9.5%
  • Other.

    Votes: 1 4.8%
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