Sep 30, 2018 · Yes just suck up a small amount and a few sand grains and put them on a microscope slide. This will tell you if its Dino or cyano and what type of Dino. Then you can …

Apr 5, 2025 · Having a microscope is the first step in dealing with them. Sure you can do the most common tricks, but then you often need to get more precise and that when the microscope is …

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. …

Apr 19, 2021 · I noticed that some red slim little worms are swarming the glass area cover with algae in my tank, what are they. Picture and video taken using a 60x mag jewlery magnifier, I …

Dec 6, 2022 · Also, one other thing to consider. Once you get a dense culture going, you may want to inspect some of the culture under a microscope to make sure that you have 100% …

Dec 7, 2016 · It's a cliche actually. If most folks put thier tanks under a microscope they'd quit the hobby. If bristle worms freak them out this would make them run screaming. Bugs are a …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Dec 4, 2015 · A microscope can confirm a species, however, Neobenedenia, can be seen with the naked eye. 1. Praziquantel or Prazipro – There have been several studies demonstrating …