Blue protopalys

[GreatReefs]

Check out these new protos I got. I didn't know they came in blue. If anyone has other pics of these I'd love to see some.
<img src="http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u343/greatreefs/Picture114.jpg" height+"600" width="800>

 

[650-IS350]

although not as blue as these pictured , I've seen purple deaths turn pretty blue in some pictures. Do you have pics from the side not a top down.

 

[redfishsc]

Those are cool!

The plug looks to be covered in dinoflagellates though--- keep an eye on your sand and see if you see any rust-red patches pop up, and be prepared for a possible dino outbreak. Dinos need certain conditions to bloom, especially well suited for overgrowing a new tank.

 

[GreatReefs]

Yeah I just set up a new system. How would you suggest I control the dino?

 

[650-IS350]

Dinoflagelletes? if so, lights off for 5-7 days. PURE DARKNESS. it'll kill dinos.. turns them to dust. then do a major waterchange.

 

[GreatReefs]

It's actually a diatom outbreak since it's a new system. Is there a bullet proof way of eliminating or almost eliminating diatoms.

 

[650-IS350]

oh, that's not bad then, it's a normal part of the cycle with a new tank... no biggie.

 

[stevensun]

Randy wrote an article about dino and possible treatments. It's worth reading IMO.
click here