dinoflagellates?

**brandeewyne** · 02-05-2011, 10:05 AM

it looked promising this morning as the lights came on .. i'm hopeful the last few hours void of light did the trick! plan on hitting up a 25% WC today (after playing chemistry lab, of course!)

keep your fingers crossed for me, this mess has had me frazzled!

**HappyCoral** · 02-05-2011, 10:12 AM

I have used Seachem Clarity for a (coagulant) with positive results. It does make a mess for awhile though.

**brandeewyne** · 02-05-2011, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by HappyCoral

I have used Seachem Clarity for a (coagulant) with positive results. It does make a mess for awhile though.

what other methods do you use it in conjuction with? do you use it before or after a shortened light period? water changes?

thanks much for any information!

**HappyCoral** · 02-05-2011, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by brandeewyne

what other methods do you use it in conjuction with? do you use it before or after a shortened light period? water changes?

thanks much for any information!

Pretty much every method above. I used it when I first turned the light on, because most the dino's were free floating then.

Make sure your source water is good. I haven't had a problem since changing and upgrading all my RO filters and a new DI.

Filter socks are key when using the above method.

**schminksbro** · 02-05-2011, 10:23 AM

Throughout this process Brandee make sure you run lots of carbon and change it frequently. Dinos give off toxins and carbon will help to absorb them. If you must do a WC go ahead but don't be surprised if you get another bloom. I found that manual removal with a turkey baster to be the better option. Every time I did another WC I got another bloom and started the battle all over again.