Cyano help
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Topic: Cyano help
Posted By: Laird
Subject: Cyano help
Date Posted: March 11 2013 at 3:32pm
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So I'm having a problem with Cyano, I havent had a problem with Cyano in probably 3 years and wondered if there was any trick other then correct parameters people use. When I had it last time I just corrected the problem and waited many months for it to clear up. I'd rather not wait that long this time around. I think I remember hearing people use Chemiclean, has anyone used it or have any recommendations? ------------- Indefinite hiatus from sw aquariums. Once I have my glorious return I'll set back up the following. 50 Gallon rimless cube. 180 Gallons mixed reef paradise |
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Posted By: Dan9554880
Date Posted: March 11 2013 at 3:37pm
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I've use cynosolution and it clear up within a day. Didn't bother any coral or invert. ------------- 210 Mixed Reef 20 Nuvo nano reef Learn your tank, not the hobby |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: March 11 2013 at 3:37pm
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I run my fuge lights 24/7 and the cyano has stayed there so far... ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: Laird
Date Posted: March 11 2013 at 3:38pm
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I came across this post from reefdup in another thread "Prodibio is a brand, and BioClean is bacteria and food for the bacteria. Since I started with all dry rock, I have to dose bacteria for about the first year otherwise cyano takes over. I don't recommend it for most people, but it works well for my situation." Since I have so much Vida rock i'm wondering if thats where my cyano is coming from. What do you think? Where do you get it? ------------- Indefinite hiatus from sw aquariums. Once I have my glorious return I'll set back up the following. 50 Gallon rimless cube. 180 Gallons mixed reef paradise |
Posted By: Erikts
Date Posted: March 11 2013 at 5:10pm
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I used http://www.marinedepot.com/Boyd_Chemiclean_Red_Slime_Cyano_Bacteria_Remover_Red_Slime_Cyanobacteria_Remover_Medications-Boyd_Enterprises_%28Chemi_Pure%29-BE1115-FIMERM-vi.html" rel="nofollow - Chemiclean and it worked great. Just make sure you add an air stone. ------------- 34G solana |
Posted By: DMower
Date Posted: March 11 2013 at 6:02pm
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Chemiclean has worked well for me also. ------------- 150 gal reef with 50 gal sump. Reef Octopus DCS-200 Skimmer. AI Sol Blues. |
Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: March 11 2013 at 10:41pm
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Well...you have my opinion! LOL. If you start with nearly all dry rock, the bacteria can take a while to sort itself out. Or...that rock you're using may have a ton of detritus lodged in it and it's leaching phosphates/nitrates. How new are the bulbs? How's the flow? Any natural sunlight hitting the tank? Any algae growth? How often are you doing water changes? You can dose silica to fuel diatoms...which will outcompete the cyano. If you keep the doses small, you won't have a diatom bloom. ------------- www.reefdup.com Diving since 2009, reefkeeping since 2007, & fishkeeping since 1987 200g, 75g, & 15g Systems PADI Advanced Open Water |
Posted By: Laird
Date Posted: March 12 2013 at 9:22am
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Well, I added about 100 pounds of vida when I moved from my 90 to my 180. I'm guessing that was a big part of my crash. I also used about 75% new sand. My bulbs are brand new, I have pretty amazing flow since I have a dart return plus two mp40wes. I have really bad algae growth problems. I do monthly water changes. Well monthly in the last two months, before that it had been waaaaay too long. I also just barley got my UV turned on and my GFO and Carbon reactors going. So you do think I should try BioClean? Anywhere local carry it? Bioclean AND chemiclean? ------------- Indefinite hiatus from sw aquariums. Once I have my glorious return I'll set back up the following. 50 Gallon rimless cube. 180 Gallons mixed reef paradise |
Posted By: ClownFishAddict
Date Posted: March 12 2013 at 9:27am
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I have always used the hose and sucked out as much as possible and corrected the parameters. I crashed my 240 once when I used chemicals to rid it. Be cautious if you do. It dont take long if you correct and clean. ------------- http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61789&title=ok-here-it-goes-my-redneck-120-rimless-build" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: March 12 2013 at 9:56pm
It sounds like a nutrient issue rather than a bacteria issue, but dosing a good bacteria product will help speed up the nitrification process. I'd skim wet...and running GFO/carbon will help too. I'd bump your water changes up to 10% weekly to get the gunk out. Use a powerhead to go over your rocks and blow all the gunk out. ------------- www.reefdup.com Diving since 2009, reefkeeping since 2007, & fishkeeping since 1987 200g, 75g, & 15g Systems PADI Advanced Open Water |
Laird wrote:Posted By: Laird
Date Posted: March 18 2013 at 12:21pm
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I did a Chemiclean dosage of about 3/4 of what they recommended and it worked shockingly well. ------------- Indefinite hiatus from sw aquariums. Once I have my glorious return I'll set back up the following. 50 Gallon rimless cube. 180 Gallons mixed reef paradise |
Posted By: Corey Price
Date Posted: March 18 2013 at 12:59pm
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I'm having similar issues, but don't want to hijack this thread. Here's my thread: http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=57550&title=144g-halfcircle-at-work" rel="nofollow - http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=57550&title=144g-halfcircle-at-work |
Posted By: Moosetang
Date Posted: March 18 2013 at 1:43pm
I used it as well. Worked great!! |