Pest ID

Amphibidnium dinos

Amphidinium carterae

Spread Speed

Fast - temp and nutrient dependent

Size

1-3cm

Found On

Coral, frag plugs, live rock

highly persistent dinoflagellate, thrives in sandbeds and difficult to eliminate

primarily inhabits sandbeds, does not attach strongly to rock, persists despite treatment

UV sterilization, nutrient control, sandbed management, bacterial dosing

FAQ

Pest Identification Questions

About Amphibidnium dinos

What is Amphibidnium dinos?

highly persistent dinoflagellate, thrives in sandbeds and difficult to eliminate
How does Amphibidnium dinos behave or spread?

primarily inhabits sandbeds, does not attach strongly to rock, persists despite treatment
How can Amphibidnium dinos be controlled or removed?

UV sterilization, nutrient control, sandbed management, bacterial dosing