What kind of algae is this?

freewilly2 · 11/20/2018, 06:02 PM

Not able to do a full scale water test atm, but will update when I can. What would cause this kind of algae and what is the best way to remove it.....
If I had to guess I would say I have high phosphates right now as I have been using pellet food for the last few months. That's the only change to my system.

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mcgyvr · 11/20/2018, 07:55 PM

Dinos and some cyano I think..cant see it the best on my phone

nereefpat · 11/21/2018, 08:26 AM

That sure could be dinoflagellates. I would suck that stuff out asap.

There are a few long threads about the stuff. Not all treatment is the same for all strains/species. Start with sucking that stuff out and testing your water. If you can borrow a microscope, that can help ID.

11/20/2018, 06:02 PM	#1
freewilly2 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 386	What kind of algae is this? Not able to do a full scale water test atm, but will update when I can. What would cause this kind of algae and what is the best way to remove it..... If I had to guess I would say I have high phosphates right now as I have been using pellet food for the last few months. That's the only change to my system. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

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mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Dinos and some cyano I think..cant see it the best on my phone __________________ Who me?

11/21/2018, 08:26 AM	#3
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	That sure could be dinoflagellates. I would suck that stuff out asap. There are a few long threads about the stuff. Not all treatment is the same for all strains/species. Start with sucking that stuff out and testing your water. If you can borrow a microscope, that can help ID. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers