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I'm pretty sure the book I read said the same thing as Lenny that the fresh saltwater seems to aid in the spread. Don't remember why but I can look it up later today. My advice is to get to it early. I feel that that is how I was able to get rid of it so effectively. Thankfully, it has not...

lmao!

Good luck buddy!

It's definitely a nice piece. He gave me a frag a few months ago and it grows like crazy. Nice guy to deal with.

That's what I had. Luckily the blackout worked. I think It helped that I got to it early. I had a large die off in my tank that I think sparked it. I can't be sure but when I was doing my research others reported that they had things die just before the outbreak. I hope they never come back!

Good luck! Let us know how it works out for you.

Odysi, I had this problem a few weeks ago and I was able to beat it. Click the link below and read the article from Advanced Aquarist. I did the 72-hour blackout by covering my tank in brown paper lawn bags. At the end of the 3rd day I uncovered the tank and not only were the Dinos gone, but...

I just finished the 72 hour blackout. The tank seems to look better but difficult to say for sure because I'm only running my moon lights at 8 percent intensity. I swapped out the carbon and rowophas over the weekend and turned my UV back on. The article i read on advanced aquarist says to...

I think its a Nassarius Snail too. One of my favorites. I have a bunch in my tank. Hopefully one of the more experienced reefers will confirm.

Thanks Andy! I read about peroxide on Advanced Aquarist. I might give that a shot but the author of the article stated that the use of UV should perform the same function of sterilizing the water. I haven't used my UV in a long time but I think I'm going to turn it on once the blackout is...

I started the 72-hour blackout last night. I have the tank wrapped in brown paper bags but I noticed that the temp is running at 79.5 degrees. I normally keep it between 78 - 79. Should I be concerned about it getting too hot because its covered??

I feel like I've been kicked in the gut. Just read an article on Advanced Aquarist. I guess I'll be starting the blackout this weekend.

Ugh!!!!! Thanks Chefjpaul. I guess I should have mentioned my lights. I'm using ReefBreeders Photons currently set to max out at 70 percent white and 65 percent blue. They turn on at 11am and ramp up throughout the day and shut off at 11pm. I'll be sure and check out those articles on...

Does it look like Dino to you? I've read that its a serious PIA to deal with. I haven't done any water changes since I spotted it. I really thought my battle with Xenia was going to kill me but this might be what finally does it.

Everyone, I?m hoping someone can help me ID this algae that?s been cropping up in my display tank and sump. At first I thought it was the beginning stages of Cyano but I?ve been doing some research and I?m starting to think that it might actually be Dinoflagellates. The algae is long...