Cynobacteria

lmsmith · 06/19/2009, 01:01 AM

What's the best way to deal with cynobacteria once you've got it? Is there a trick to syphoning it out?

SliceNdice · 06/19/2009, 04:15 AM

sucking it out works but u have to find out wats causing it and fix it or it will just keep coming back...i had this problem a year ago...i used a chemical by blue vet..redslime remover..worked out great..all gone in 2 days...i reduced feeding and problem never came back..

Kkubiak · 06/19/2009, 02:37 PM

I have used the redslime remover twice and it did kill all the cyano. It also killed my cleaner shrimp both times, so keep that in mind. The second time it also bleached out 4 of my corals. I won't use it again. If you decide to use it start with very small amounts and be ready to make lots of water changes. Thats my thoughts.

thedoctor06 · 06/19/2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally posted by Kkubiak
I have used the redslime remover twice and it did kill all the cyano. It also killed my cleaner shrimp both times, so keep that in mind. The second time it also bleached out 4 of my corals. I won't use it again. If you decide to use it start with very small amounts and be ready to make lots of water changes. Thats my thoughts.

I had a very similar experience. I'd never use the stuff again if I were paid. Youprobably won't find an overnight kinda solution for any reef related problem you have. Water changes, quality food and good feeding practices, and balanced lighting schedules will get you there over time

Herb A Vore · 06/19/2009, 10:15 PM

Chemi-clean works great but it is only a bandage. You need to get rid of your phosphates. Check the water you are using and the water in your tank. Try looking into phosban or similar products. Check to make sure you have good circulation. Don't overfeed your tank. All of these things can cause Cyano.

lmsmith · 06/20/2009, 05:52 AM

Phosphate is 0, Nitrate <5, my problem is lighting - I've been getting up at 11am because of work so I haven't noticed that someone has been turning on the lights at 6am when they leave, giving me an 18hr photoperiod for about 10 days before I figured it out. I was thinking a 72hr no light period, then a massive clean at the end of it - w/c and syphon out all the algae I can see, 2 days with lights on 8hrs, then another 48hr photoperiod, along with another w/c and syphon.

I can't find any of those chemicals in NZ, and I'd prefer not to use any when I know what the cause is.

06/19/2009, 01:01 AM	#1
lmsmith Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 323	Cynobacteria What's the best way to deal with cynobacteria once you've got it? Is there a trick to syphoning it out?

06/19/2009, 04:15 AM	#2
SliceNdice Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: s. CA. Posts: 46	sucking it out works but u have to find out wats causing it and fix it or it will just keep coming back...i had this problem a year ago...i used a chemical by blue vet..redslime remover..worked out great..all gone in 2 days...i reduced feeding and problem never came back..

06/19/2009, 02:37 PM	#3
Kkubiak Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Giddings Tx Posts: 96	I have used the redslime remover twice and it did kill all the cyano. It also killed my cleaner shrimp both times, so keep that in mind. The second time it also bleached out 4 of my corals. I won't use it again. If you decide to use it start with very small amounts and be ready to make lots of water changes. Thats my thoughts.

06/19/2009, 10:15 PM	#5
Herb A Vore Moved On Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 58	Chemi-clean works great but it is only a bandage. You need to get rid of your phosphates. Check the water you are using and the water in your tank. Try looking into phosban or similar products. Check to make sure you have good circulation. Don't overfeed your tank. All of these things can cause Cyano.

06/20/2009, 05:52 AM	#6
lmsmith Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 323	Phosphate is 0, Nitrate <5, my problem is lighting - I've been getting up at 11am because of work so I haven't noticed that someone has been turning on the lights at 6am when they leave, giving me an 18hr photoperiod for about 10 days before I figured it out. I was thinking a 72hr no light period, then a massive clean at the end of it - w/c and syphon out all the algae I can see, 2 days with lights on 8hrs, then another 48hr photoperiod, along with another w/c and syphon. I can't find any of those chemicals in NZ, and I'd prefer not to use any when I know what the cause is.