Dinoflagellates

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Travis45, Mar 31, 2010.

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  1. Travis45

    Travis45 Scooter Blennie

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    Well after seeing this stuff for a few days and posting pics to some algae buffs, it looks like I have this nasty dinoflagellate in my tank now. :cry: I guess I will be snagging a phosphate reactor to go along with my fuge thats already up and running good. Feeding will be cut down as well. I guess this stuff is a pretty tough battle and its another bump in the road of owning a saltwater reef tank.
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    Travis45, Mar 31, 2010
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  2. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    I have them right now.. I hate them.. But for some reason my tang and foxface eat them..
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Good luck getting rid of 'em.
     
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  4. Travis45

    Travis45 Scooter Blennie

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    That sucks Bama. Yeah I'm going to need some luck to rid my tank of these nastys.
     
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  5. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    I am at the end of my battle with this stuff. Mine was caused by my LED lighting and is going away since I removed the lights. I did a water change, sucking out as much as I could, and added a UV sterilizer. Get them off your corals asap though. Good luck with this stuff, I feel your pain.
     
    tigermike74, Apr 1, 2010
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