Jan 12, 2012 · There is also a more involved way with a microscope and a hemocytometer. The 6-10 days is often cited because that is the typical range of when the culture has reached its plateau. …

Mar 15, 2024 · Looking for some advice on LCA dinos (do not want to dose silicates). I do not have a confirm microscope diagnosis. It has not responded to multiple chemiclean treatments or bacteria …

Jun 12, 2015 · Under the scope the move like crazy for 5-10 min and then all die off. It looks like they have two tiny clear tails (sorry my microscope shot doesn't show that well). It's the typical clean one …

Mar 6, 2018 · So if from the other Dino thread you have microscope confirmed amphidinium, first - adopt the nutrient recommendations from that thread. They absolutely apply to this kind as well. Then when …

The most common bloom culprit and accounts for the majority of tank losses due to dinos, can make long strands by combination of microfibers and mucus. Two types of cysts: short term - hours to …

Mar 28, 2020 · Brown Jelly Disease: Under The Microscope! Seems like a strong pathogenic effect is a much bigger driver here than stress. That's why I decided to go pathogen hunting rather than chasing …

Apr 4, 2025 · I have a 25-gallon nano tank, and for the past few weeks, I’ve been seeing brownish algae on the glass, sand, and rocks. Under the microscope it’s moving fast all over around. Some are even …

Jun 30, 2010 · I believe I am having the start of a Dino problem and wanted to confirm that these are Amphidinium Dinoflagellate. Anyone able to confirm? Thanks!

Dec 12, 2019 · I definitely have a few patches that have developed in my sand bed. Under the microscope the cells are TINY (approx. 10 um) and motionless as you describe. They are embedded …

Jul 17, 2022 · Hey all, I don't have a microscope. Just want to know of there's a way to tell the difference between cyano and Dinos without one. The video attached is...