Glossary
Dinoflagellates (dinos)
Single-celled algae that thrive in low-nutrient reef tanks.
Counterintuitive: dinos appear when nitrate and phosphate are too LOW, not too high. Treatment: raise nutrients, blackout, UV sterilizer.
Recommended
Raise nutrients + UV — the dino treatment trifecta.
Brightwell NeoNitro nitrate supplement
Adds nitrate to ULNS tanks fighting dinos.
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Brightwell NeoPhos phosphate supplement
Adds phosphate to ULNS tanks fighting dinos.
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AA Aquarium Green Killing Machine 9W UV
Internal UV. Best for nano tanks + algae control.
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