CaliReef1
CaliReef
@CaliReef1 · 1 year ago

Is this dinoflagellates?

I’ve searched online on what steps to take but I want to hear from you folks here. Note: My water change is set for Friday ( weekly ) 25%.

Thank you in advance.

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User Avatar @BradMac5618 1y

The blues make it really hard to ID anything here. Try adding a picture of what your looking at under whites to help is out!

User Avatar @CaliReef1 1y
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Sorry about the blue light

User Avatar @billy 1y

Diatoms. No need to worry. Very common in a newer tank.

User Avatar @CaliReef1 1y

Thank you! 😊

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User Avatar @BradMac5618 1y

Just looks like diatoms to me.

User Avatar @BradMac5618 1y

Caused by high light and or Silicates. Normal part of new tanks. Siphon the dust from your sandbed during waterchanges and wipe it down frequently and you should be good!

User Avatar @CaliReef1 1y

Thank youuuuuuuu!!

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