WMAS Discussion Forum : What kind of algae is this? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:40:17 +0000 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:59:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=77994 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[What kind of algae is this? : Wonderful news. Many, many thanks...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77994&PID=608328&title=what-kind-of-algae-is-this#608328 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 77994
Posted: February 23 2016 at 8:59pm

Wonderful news.

Many, many thanks for the update. We don't often hear back from people about what worked for them.

Aloha,

Mark  Hug

]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:59:05 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77994&PID=608328&title=what-kind-of-algae-is-this#608328 <![CDATA[What kind of algae is this? : Sorry, some late replies here....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77994&PID=608227&title=what-kind-of-algae-is-this#608227 Author: Chevmaro
Subject: 77994
Posted: February 22 2016 at 3:04pm

Sorry, some late replies here.  But just to inform those who might be searching.

This algae that I really believed to be dino, may or may not have been.  The cure was indeed poly filter.  After adding the poly filter it started to go away and was completely gone within 2 weeks.  I thought I was all good, took out the poly filter when it was exhausted and it came back about a month later.  Ran poly filter again, and again it was gone in 2 weeks.  Still running poly filter and no more trouble.

Pretty sure it was because of the immature rock, but now that immature rock is starting to grow some coraline and looking much better.

Thanks for everybody's help.
]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2016 15:04:28 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77994&PID=608227&title=what-kind-of-algae-is-this#608227 <![CDATA[What kind of algae is this? : You need time for the biological...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77994&PID=606633&title=what-kind-of-algae-is-this#606633 Author: Fishbot
Subject: 77994
Posted: January 23 2016 at 7:06pm

You need time for the biological milleu to establish itself and no amount of doing anything on your part other than waiting is going to amount to much.

But since you must do something go ahead and add more snails. 2 per gallon at least (you dont have an algea problem you have a snail problem). They might not eat that particular algea but the constant grazing won't leave it anywhere to attach.

Add a poly filter, as Mark suggested.

A focus on growing macro algea is also critical in the first year. Prolifera or racemosa outperform cheato.

]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2016 19:06:10 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77994&PID=606633&title=what-kind-of-algae-is-this#606633 <![CDATA[What kind of algae is this? : What many of us have traditionally...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77994&PID=603375&title=what-kind-of-algae-is-this#603375 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 77994
Posted: November 19 2015 at 9:14am

Question What many of us have traditionally believed is Dinoflagellates, as in this pic below, is really just a form of Cyanobacteria?



]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2015 09:14:07 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77994&PID=603375&title=what-kind-of-algae-is-this#603375 <![CDATA[What kind of algae is this? : Sorry...that does not look like...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77994&PID=603357&title=what-kind-of-algae-is-this#603357 Author: ReefdUp
Subject: 77994
Posted: November 18 2015 at 7:46pm

Sorry...that does not look like dino's to me, and I've seen more than my fair share (microscope confirmation).

The photo looks like cyano in a new tank with a weird light spectrum or photoperiod. Cyano can easily get whispy, bubbly, and a variety of colors. Dinos are more snot-like masses in most cases. Yours looks more slimy (very technical terms I know). Basically, dinos have more of a massive structure while cyano lacks structure...in most cases.

Then there's statistics. This is a newer tank with immature rock. The cases of getting dinos in that short of time are incredibly small. It's more likely cyano just statistically speaking.

Regular doses of a good bacteria will help the tank cycle along if you used immature rock. Good lighting, good water, proper food, and good flow will help prevent it.

If it was dinos, boosting the pH above 8.4 and holding steady for weeks usually knocks it out. However, this is not recommended unless you are absolutely sure. Bacteria or algae won't outcompete dinos, and low nutrients won't starve it. Lots of studies exist on this.]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:46:34 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77994&PID=603357&title=what-kind-of-algae-is-this#603357 <![CDATA[What kind of algae is this? : As mentioned in my first reply...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77994&PID=603143&title=what-kind-of-algae-is-this#603143 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 77994
Posted: November 14 2015 at 8:34am

Smile As mentioned in my first reply in this thread, a media called Poly-Filter can be used to clear up the issues -OR- as you just inferred, swapping out most of the dead rock for good Live Rock from a mature tank would be the other course of action. 

I wrote these two Reefkeeping Tips specifically for this kind of situation(copied and pasted here from the thread of Reefkeeping Tips and the Affordable Aquarium):

Can I use the dry rock and sand that came with this aquarium?http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41514

Best treatment of dry rock before re-use: http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=74744

Aloha,
Mark  Hug

P.S.
To see all the Reefkeeping Tips as well as the steps to setting up a healthy reef in just 7 days, see this thread:  http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244
]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2015 08:34:56 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77994&PID=603143&title=what-kind-of-algae-is-this#603143 <![CDATA[What kind of algae is this? : I’m not convinced this problem...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77994&PID=603103&title=what-kind-of-algae-is-this#603103 Author: Chevmaro
Subject: 77994
Posted: November 13 2015 at 9:03am

I’m not convinced this problem is going to go away any timesoon.  I think I did not cure the rocksproperly before introduced to the tank. I rinsed them off with a hose, high pressure nozzle and ran RO waterthrough them for a few days.  I think Icould have cured them more thoroughly before adding to the tank.  I’m considering a reboot but I’m not sure thebest way to go about it.

What is the best way to reboot this tank?

Should I wait this out or start over?  I’m only 3 months in.  I think it would be better to figure this outnow before it is harder to fix later.

 

Thoughts? 

 

And thanks for your input Mark, you have always been helpful.  It has been a long time since I started atank and just getting back into it, doing a lot of reading, I am convinced Idid it wrong.

]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2015 09:03:16 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77994&PID=603103&title=what-kind-of-algae-is-this#603103 <![CDATA[What kind of algae is this? : Only slightly toxic if they eat...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77994&PID=603039&title=what-kind-of-algae-is-this#603039 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 77994
Posted: November 11 2015 at 6:52pm

Only slightly toxic if they eat it, and the amount of Dinoflagellates in that tank was certainly not enough that it would have killed any snails. Also they don't eat what they don't like. 

You know there are two LFS closer to us in the valley that sell snails and hermits for 50-75 cents each, right? Very little loss of life when you can see the animals you're buying.

Happy reefing

Aloha,
Mark  Hug
]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2015 18:52:53 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77994&PID=603039&title=what-kind-of-algae-is-this#603039 <![CDATA[What kind of algae is this? : I added a whole cleaner pack from...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77994&PID=603034&title=what-kind-of-algae-is-this#603034 Author: Chevmaro
Subject: 77994
Posted: November 11 2015 at 5:47pm

I added a whole cleaner pack from reefcleaners.org but most of them died during shipping.  I picked up some hermits and astrea's from birdworld.  Right now without counting I have 10 Astrea, 10 Hermit, a few cerith and a few nerites.  I keep reading dino is toxic and kills snails, so i decided to wait before adding more.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2015 17:47:23 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77994&PID=603034&title=what-kind-of-algae-is-this#603034 <![CDATA[What kind of algae is this? : That tank&#039;s gotta have at...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77994&PID=603023&title=what-kind-of-algae-is-this#603023 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 77994
Posted: November 11 2015 at 3:26pm

Confused 
That tank's gotta have at least 25 snails and 5 Hermits now, before that nuisance algae gets so out of control that it will require a lot more time and money to deal with. I'm not sure where the idea came from to hold off on these hard workers until the Dinoflagellates are gone, but I don't agree with it.

Aloha,
Mark  Hug
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