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Reef Discussion => Water Chemistry => Topic started by: Keith92 on January 06, 2019, 20:11:16

Title: Tropic Marin DynoX
Post by: Keith92 on January 06, 2019, 20:11:16

Has anyone had any experience with DynoX?
My new tank has been up and running for one month and I have what I believe to be Dyno's. Brown, stringy with bubbles.  I changed gfo and carbon today and started a 3 day lights out regimen.

Title: Re: Tropic Marin DynoX
Post by: dbjonesjr on January 06, 2019, 22:03:33

Sorry to hear you are dealing with this dino problem. I dealt with them when I started my 40. Don't know if you are checking your phosphates but as soon as I let mine rise a bit they went away and haven't came back since. Not sure if you have the new tank on the same system as your large display but if not I'd quit the GFO. Anyways you have likely read about DinoX already and in case you aren't aware it is specific to a certain species if I remember correctly.

Title: Re: Tropic Marin DynoX
Post by: CoralBeauties on January 06, 2019, 23:12:53

where are the pics of your new tank?!!
Jeff

Title: Re: Tropic Marin DynoX
Post by: zachegg on January 07, 2019, 09:37:46

Dinos are in every tank. Your tank is cycling right now and I wouldn't be to concerned about it. Definitely stop the GFO and I really don't think carbon is necessary either. I would stop water changes until you start to see a rise in nutrients. Allow the cycle to happen. I have successfully treated for dinos before with hydrogen peroxide. Being that you are a month into it I would give it a bit longer before I would try dosing.

Title: Re: Tropic Marin DynoX
Post by: mtamorrow on January 07, 2019, 10:25:55

Agree with no GFO

Keith, what are your nitrates and phosphates reading?




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Title: Re: Tropic Marin DynoX
Post by: Keith92 on January 07, 2019, 20:07:24

FTS

Title: Re: Tropic Marin DynoX
Post by: Keith92 on January 07, 2019, 20:12:36

Stand is 48" high.  Including the canopy it is 7' 5"

Title: Re: Tropic Marin DynoX
Post by: dbjonesjr on January 07, 2019, 20:14:49

Absolutely gorgeous. One day I’ll get a stand that tall.... so that’s what you’re getting Dino in!?


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Title: Re: Tropic Marin DynoX
Post by: Keith92 on January 07, 2019, 20:34:48

Thank you. The cabinet is the reason I purchased this tank.  I found it on craigslist and was told it was originally in a local law office.
I wanted a Custom Low Iron Rimless tank but the $3500 was not in the cards for me at this time. This was a great plan B.
 I moved all the rock from my 90 gallon tank and added some new dry rock. All the sand is new.  I thought by using the old rock and a bottle of Dr. Tim's bacteria that I would avoid these issues.

Title: Re: Tropic Marin DynoX
Post by: CoralBeauties on January 07, 2019, 23:11:40

Looks great Keith.  180 gallon?  Hope you have a tall step ladder:)
Jeff

Title: Re: Tropic Marin DynoX
Post by: Keith92 on January 07, 2019, 23:44:42

125 gallons.  I have the lights on top and connected to power strips on the wall. The power strips are then connected to the apex in the stand for all the controls.  By unplugging 3 cords I can lift the canopy off. It's pretty easy with two guys. My wife can do it but struggles a bit.  Haha

Title: Re: Tropic Marin DynoX
Post by: ohioreef on January 08, 2019, 13:39:10

That tank is beautiful, Keith!!

Title: Re: Tropic Marin DynoX
Post by: Agame43 on January 08, 2019, 21:18:55

  Very nice Keith, cabinet is killer!!! Great find!

Title: Re: Tropic Marin DynoX
Post by: Warhawk937 on January 08, 2019, 21:49:24

That is awesome!!!!