Cyno/Dino's?

[nickpotts]

I am currently battling either cyno or dino's and have been for a couple of months, my question is does cyno go at night like dino's do?, and is there any visual differences between them.

Thanks

Nick

 

[poppin_fresh]

Cyano is usually dark red/crimson, while dinos are usually light brown to brown. Note that there are exceptions ot the color thing sometimes. Dinos usually release bubbles near the end of the photoperiod similar to diatoms. Cyano on the other hand usually is just a red snot like mat across your tank.

Here is a link with some more info
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=988473

 

[nickpotts]

The stuff in my tank is dark red which made me think cyno, but it also releases bubbles.

Thanks

Nick

 

[TimTen]

you could have a combo of both. I think it would help if you posted pics.

 

[nickpotts]

This isn't a pic of my tank but the clostest i can find, mine are near on exactly the same but a tad more hair like and darker in coluor

Nick

 

[DC321]

Me too ^^

 

[archie1709]

http://www.marineland.com/reports/7DissOrgCarb.asp

I found an article like this above.

One of you mentioned that a combination of cyano and dino's are possible? Could it be possible for these red slime film to drap bubbles inadvertently?

Nonetheless, the article above was insightful. Hope that helps