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RE: info needed on cyanobacteria

Nep2Ns PlumR — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:42:21 GMT

Being that there are no absolutes in reef keeping, someone who would apply a definitive response to a problem that has anything but a single possible source simply provides us insight into how little they really know about keeping these animals. A person secure in their knowledge would be able to see the merit in someone elses observations (18 years worth by the way) and not feel intimidated them. It seems such harsh responses may be an attempt to look knowledgable by discouraging discussion and oposing views. I'm personally not impressed. If you take the time to read thru other responses sas has posted, you'll find a similar thread. Just for the record, I'd have to disagree with several of them.

Throwing chemicals at a problem isn't the best way to solve it. I'd prefer to identify the source of the problem in-stead. :)

RE: info needed on cyanobacteria

Steads Aquarium Service — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:29:05 GMT

with proper and regular water changes you should never get red slime. 1) do water change using your siphon hose only to suck out as much as possible. 2) put in your slime remover. 3) once it is ALL gone. add CHEMI PURE ELITE. it has a ionic resin inside that combats red slime from ever coming back. Change it out every 3-4 months. you can also add a phosphate remover like rowa(the best) this will solve the problem every time

RE: info needed on cyanobacteria

Nep2Ns PlumR — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:23:41 GMT

Hey kdbfish,

Usually with a new system a cyano bloom can be expected. Usually lasts about a week or two then goes away on its own. If your system's been up for a while, its most likely due to high phosphate. Phosphate usually is introduced thru make-up water or food. I like to feed heavy so I use a phosphate absorbing media to help keep levels virtually undetectable. :)

info needed on cyanobacteria

kdbfish — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:53:45 GMT

I have just treated my 24 nano for cyano. I had to treat it 3 times and used elbow grease for most of it. Can anyone give me information on what parameters I can look at/change in my tank to keep the cyano from coming back?