Been sick for a few days and slowly noticed some bubble algae growing and today it looks bad. Some rock I can take out and clean others not. Also overflow is is bad. Any suggestions on how to remove it other than manual.
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Bubble Algae
- Thread starter MadReefer
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Emerald crab will eat it but you may not want a crab in your reef. But they will eat it.
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Thought about that. But can it read the top overflow.
DangerDave
NJRC Member
You could dose vibrant. There is a big thread about it at r2r you should probably read if you do.
I will pull a small rock out when I feel a little better and see.
Marcus, good call. I did a little research this morning. Stuck my hand in the tank to see if the bubbles were hard and they were not. It was squishy and popped easily and a gas bubble went right to the surface. I can pull the three rocks out and clean them, siphon sand but not sure on overflow; I assume siphon.
When all is done how do I keep them a bay? I don't feed much and even skip a day in between.
When all is done how do I keep them a bay? I don't feed much and even skip a day in between.
As far as i know, there isn't a solid, bullet-proof way to rid yourself of Dinos. You could try a few things: Vibrant - Which i have mixed views about but worth a shot, Micro Scrubbing, or just removing the pieces from your display.
hopefully some other folks can chime in.
hopefully some other folks can chime in.
DangerDave
NJRC Member
I’ve read about micro scrubbing. Have you tried it? Any experience you have could be helpful for the OP (and me 
, it’s a inexpensive option to try...
, it’s a inexpensive option to try...
Personally I haven't but I know folks like Mike Paletta do utilize this method. In essence, you are turning your DT into a giant skimmer. I've seen it done where folks would add a wooden air stone to flood the tank with bubbles. From there they lift up dirt and what not into the overflow
from the consensus, it's usually done for only about a few hours per day
from the consensus, it's usually done for only about a few hours per day
I was thinking of setting up a small fuge. The CPR was big so sold it hoping I could add an algae scrubber but really no room for it.
Amazon has this for sale and am considering it for a HOB fug.
https://www.amazon.com/Finnex-Exter...1-2-fkmr0&keywords=aquarium+HOB+refugium&th=1
I would get as much Dino out as possible then set this up to help combat nutrients.
Good or bad idea?
Amazon has this for sale and am considering it for a HOB fug.
https://www.amazon.com/Finnex-Exter...1-2-fkmr0&keywords=aquarium+HOB+refugium&th=1
I would get as much Dino out as possible then set this up to help combat nutrients.
Good or bad idea?
If you do not mind running one in your display tank, you could run a HOG ATS https://www.marinedepot.com/Santa_M...anta_Monica_Filtration-6Y53824-FIFRAS-vi.html. You could also run a remote chaeto reactor for something outside your DT Making a DIY Chaetomorpha Reactor is Incredibly Easy chaetomorpha reactor, Gear, News Reef Builders | The Reef and Marine Aquarium Blog
The scrubber is way out of my price range. There is just no room under the stand to add any type of reactor. The sump has no room either. This is why I was thinking HOB its not to unsightly being small, plus its cheap. I am hoping by adding cheato this will help with the algae/dino issues.
A refugium is not going to do much against dinos people have been having success with hydrogen peroxide dosing and UV sterilizers but dinos are hard to beat. If you're testing zero for phosphates and nitrates you might want think about dosing phosphates and nitrates to help beat dinos. Dinos usually appears when your phosphates and nitrates are unbalanced.
I read Dino is from excess nutrients. I figured manual removal and cheto in the fug e would help with excess nutrients. Also, read about peroxide but dosing. Trying to limit my dosing if possible. I'm going on vacation 1st week of April and trying prevention getting any worse while away.
So I ordered the items in hopes to make a mini fuge. Water is being made now too.
Tomorrow will siphon out what I can and clean the rocks.
I will also start dosing peroxide at 1ml per 10g. I estimate 80g total volume for DT and sump which is 8ml daily.
If this sounds wrong please let me know.
Tomorrow will siphon out what I can and clean the rocks.
I will also start dosing peroxide at 1ml per 10g. I estimate 80g total volume for DT and sump which is 8ml daily.
If this sounds wrong please let me know.