very bad ciano

yellowtang12 · 05/28/2007, 09:04 PM

ive had a bad case of it for about 3 weeks....it covers my sand and rock with thick green layers....10 minutes ago I individualy cleaned each rock and clean the sand...I can already see it growing back on my rocks.....tomrorrow i was going to get a diamond goby for the sand...and some turbo snails for the rocks.....will this help? does any1 have any other suggestions?

drummereef · 05/28/2007, 09:09 PM

First can you tell us more about your system. Size of tank, how old, filtration, flow, lighting, etc... Second, please list all of your current water params?

FOSELONE · 05/28/2007, 09:10 PM

green ciano???

yellowtang12 · 05/28/2007, 09:11 PM

55 gal...got it in november......power compacts .....2 maxi jet power heads, forget how much flow..sorry..if that helps

yellowtang12 · 05/28/2007, 09:13 PM

yea...unless it isnt ciano...wut else could it be?

drummereef · 05/28/2007, 09:16 PM

Green hair algae. What kind of water do you use RO/DI or tap? And please list current water params.

yellowtang12 · 05/28/2007, 09:17 PM

tap... my hydormeter isnt working and i am bringing a sample of my params to my lfs tomorrow...sorry for not knowing all this stuff

yellowtang12 · 05/28/2007, 09:17 PM

i dont think it is hair algeas cause it dosnt get long..it just covers the rocks and sand

drummereef · 05/28/2007, 09:19 PM

The tap water is an issue for sure. You are introducing nutrients from the water source. Cyano is usually red in most cases. I would bet you have a nitrate and possibly a phosphate issue. If you don't have at least 20x turnover in the display that could also be an issue.

yellowtang12 · 05/28/2007, 09:21 PM

should i buy and ro/di unit?
or use gallons of distilled?
if it isnt cyano wut do u thiknk it is?

yellowtang12 · 05/28/2007, 09:23 PM

i have to go but final question....will the goby and turbo snails clean up and do their job or are there any other fish/inverts i should buy.....thanks for helping

drummereef · 05/28/2007, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by yellowtang12
should i buy and ro/di unit?
or use gallons of distilled?
if it isnt cyano wut do u thiknk it is?

Yes, absolutely. As cheap as RO/DI units are these days there's almost no reason not too. That way you'll introduce only pure water into your system. And it will be cheaper in the long run vs buying water. Can you get a pic of it?

coyoteseven · 05/28/2007, 09:25 PM

Cyanobacteria can come in red, purple, black, green, blue/green... ... ... I've had them all at one time or another.

< < < See my occupation line

drummereef · 05/28/2007, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by yellowtang12
i have to go but final question....will the goby and turbo snails clean up and do their job or are there any other fish/inverts i should buy.....thanks for helping

I would not add animals to solve a potential water chemistry problem. First, getting accurate test results is key. Then addressing any issues would be the next step. Let us know your levels when you get them.

Do you run a skimmer?

Zann · 05/28/2007, 09:31 PM

pics would be nice

yellowtang12 · 05/28/2007, 09:31 PM

yea a coralife....forgot the model.....

yellowtang12 · 05/28/2007, 09:33 PM

sorry i dont have a camera

drummereef · 05/28/2007, 09:46 PM

No problem. Get the tests done and then you'll know for sure what's going on. Also, take a sample of your tap water up there and have them test the TDS. Remember, a properly functioning RO/DI will produce 0 TDS water. The numbers don't lie.

05/28/2007, 09:04 PM	#1
yellowtang12 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 40	very bad ciano ive had a bad case of it for about 3 weeks....it covers my sand and rock with thick green layers....10 minutes ago I individualy cleaned each rock and clean the sand...I can already see it growing back on my rocks.....tomrorrow i was going to get a diamond goby for the sand...and some turbo snails for the rocks.....will this help? does any1 have any other suggestions?

05/28/2007, 09:09 PM	#2
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	First can you tell us more about your system. Size of tank, how old, filtration, flow, lighting, etc... Second, please list all of your current water params? __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

05/28/2007, 09:16 PM	#6
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Green hair algae. What kind of water do you use RO/DI or tap? And please list current water params. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

05/28/2007, 09:19 PM	#9
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	The tap water is an issue for sure. You are introducing nutrients from the water source. Cyano is usually red in most cases. I would bet you have a nitrate and possibly a phosphate issue. If you don't have at least 20x turnover in the display that could also be an issue. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

05/28/2007, 09:25 PM	#13
coyoteseven Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Port FL Posts: 1,626	Cyanobacteria can come in red, purple, black, green, blue/green... ... ... I've had them all at one time or another. < < < See my occupation line __________________ A wise man never has all the answers... just more questions. This above all else... the true warrior prays for peace. Current Tank Info: None right now, perhaps again some day. Last edited by coyoteseven; 05/28/2007 at 09:30 PM.

05/28/2007, 09:10 PM	#3
FOSELONE THINK BLUE Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: LOS ANGELES CA Posts: 4,865	green ciano???

05/28/2007, 09:11 PM	#4
yellowtang12 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 40	55 gal...got it in november......power compacts .....2 maxi jet power heads, forget how much flow..sorry..if that helps

05/28/2007, 09:13 PM	#5
yellowtang12 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 40	yea...unless it isnt ciano...wut else could it be?

05/28/2007, 09:17 PM	#7
yellowtang12 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 40	tap... my hydormeter isnt working and i am bringing a sample of my params to my lfs tomorrow...sorry for not knowing all this stuff

05/28/2007, 09:21 PM	#10
yellowtang12 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 40	should i buy and ro/di unit? or use gallons of distilled? if it isnt cyano wut do u thiknk it is?

05/28/2007, 09:23 PM	#11
yellowtang12 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 40	i have to go but final question....will the goby and turbo snails clean up and do their job or are there any other fish/inverts i should buy.....thanks for helping

05/28/2007, 09:31 PM	#15
Zann Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southaven Ms Posts: 569	pics would be nice

05/28/2007, 09:33 PM	#17
yellowtang12 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 40	sorry i dont have a camera

05/28/2007, 09:46 PM	#18
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	No problem. Get the tests done and then you'll know for sure what's going on. Also, take a sample of your tap water up there and have them test the TDS. Remember, a properly functioning RO/DI will produce 0 TDS water. The numbers don't lie. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system