Dinoflagellates - dinos a possible cure!? Follow along and see!

[domination2580]

Did u guys still see growth for a little while after dosing? Should I double the last dose? @twilliard

 

[terri_ann]

Correct domination2580. Bleach does work for killing Dino's, I know as I've done it. Again, my 2 cents is not to use bleach on fish, BTA's, etc. First. That's what our Convo was about[emoji6]. I'm not and never have disputed bleach; it effectively can kill Dino's.

 

[terri_ann]

My tank continues to be great and no signs of dinos Todd[emoji38]

 

[domination2580]

Correct domination2580. Bleach does work for killing Dino's, I know as I've done it. Again, my 2 cents is not to use bleach on fish, BTA's, etc. First. That's what our Convo was about[emoji6]. I'm not and never have disputed bleach; it effectively can kill Dino's.

I agree with the fish part! Glad to see you don't have dinos! How long till you started seeing reduction?

 

[terri_ann]

Happy you agree with the fish, etc part. If I remember correctly, I did 2 bleach treatments, if not then it was 3 treatments. The successful treatment I saw the morning of day 3 a big reduction in dinos. I used 2 treatments on day 3 and have not seen a sign of dinos since. Thereafter it was Cyano from hell.

 

[domination2580]

Happy you agree with the fish, etc part. If I remember correctly, I did 2 bleach treatments, if not then it was 3 treatments. The successful treatment I saw the morning of day 3 a big reduction in dinos. I used 2 treatments on day 3 and have not seen a sign of dinos since. Thereafter it was Cyano from hell.

What do you mean treatments? Doses or days? I'm assuming you did 3 days of bleach dosing? Imean on day three and still a decent amount of dinos. What ml did you use?

 

[terri_ann]

I did 2 or 3, three-day treatments. I don't recall the ml used/treatment when it finally killed all dinos. I know it was different than most use... Sorry, I'm old and don't remember.

 

[terri_ann]

Question, would it be an option to remove fish, and do a fw dip on the fish. Wont that go through the gills and kill any dinos instead of risking the bleach. It seems fish are at the biggest risk? Unless fw dips arent as effective?

A FW dip definitely can be an option.

 

[domination2580]

A FW dip definitely can be an option.

I hope so...that's a good angle...but it all depends on dinos can survive the freshwater dip.

 

[terri_ann]

There are several options available for fish, snails, BTA's, etc.[emoji4]

 

[domination2580]

There are several options available for fish, snails, BTA's, etc.[emoji4]

Well, if you can, please let us all know what options you know of.

 

[badd]

I was dosing 2x a day.. and by 3rd dose.. my tank looked good.. dinos was only visible with scope..

 

[domination2580]

I was dosing 2x a day.. and by 3rd dose.. my tank looked good.. dinos was only visible with scope..

Hmm...some reason I've dosed 2 tines for 3 days and still visible

 

[badd]

Hmm...some reason I've dosed 2 tines for 3 days and still visible

that surprises me.. because mine was gone...only thing i did was brush them off..never seen another string... I have a rock that is about 5 inches below HOB refug...that i get surface bubbles on..but samples from that rock..show no dinos....I did couple of half doses on day 4 an 5..but just because i dont want them back.. maybe.. I know that dont answer why you still have them..

 

[domination2580]

Hmm...some reason I've dosed 2 tines for 3 days and still visible

I know I'm taking a step on my own but the last dose I did u used 8 ml for my 55. Today still sounds of dinos so I went ahead and did another dose but 10 ml. Will update later.

 

[badd]

I was using 1.5ml 2x daily in 46 gallon for 3 days of 7.86%..<% might be wrong.. would have to look again..

 

[domination2580]

I was using 1ml per 10 gallons. Might have to increase...might give it a break after today. It will be the 4th day...

 

[badd]

I was using 1ml per 10 gallons. Might have to increase...might give it a break after today. It will be the 4th day...

I use 1ml per 10gallon for h202... but for bleach with no fish....1 ml per 10 gallon...should kick its butt...but would kill any fish i would think.. might want to see if @twilliard can chime in..

 

[domination2580]

I use 1ml per 10gallon for h202... but for bleach with no fish....1 ml per 10 gallon...should kick its butt...but would kill any fish i would think.. might want to see if @twilliard can chime in..

I don't have fish in the tank for the reason of bleach dosing.

 

[ProjectAnemone]

I was following this thread for a while. I ordered the Metro, and while awaiting it's arrival I added fresh carbon and GFO. I then left for the weekend. I came home to brown tank (10x2x1 tub ~150g). I had the flow rate on my GFO so I high that I atomized it into the tank. Took 100's of gals of water changes. Changed filter socks twice a day for a month. The end result was a dino free system. Checking my receipt for the Metro, the tank has remained clear since June 2016. Not saying it's a cure, but this unintentional screw-up worked for me. Now I have metro for sale.....