Dino or Cyano??

jtntt1207 · 05/26/2020, 07:48 PM

Hello everyone,
Am I dealing with cyano or dino?
And what are the best treatment paths?
Phosphate is .03
Nitrate is 3
Been doing weekly water changes of about 40%
Dosing vibrant once a week
Running a UV
Carbon/GFO

Michael Hoaster · 05/27/2020, 06:56 AM

Cyanobacteria. Increased water movement, decreased feeding, manual removal, 3-4 day blackout, and chemiclean are all good options.

Welcome to RC!

Fiish · 05/27/2020, 11:01 AM

In my opinion, you have cyanobacteria, remove them manually and increase the circulation of water in the affected areas, turn off the lights for a few days, this should not affect your corals, and should disappear

05/27/2020, 06:56 AM	#2
Michael Hoaster Registered Seaweedist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 5,807	Cyanobacteria. Increased water movement, decreased feeding, manual removal, 3-4 day blackout, and chemiclean are all good options. Welcome to RC! __________________ As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance, our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018

05/27/2020, 11:01 AM	#3
Fiish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mexico Posts: 202	In my opinion, you have cyanobacteria, remove them manually and increase the circulation of water in the affected areas, turn off the lights for a few days, this should not affect your corals, and should disappear __________________ Lalo J.