Use of Chemiclean Red Slime Remover

ladyshark · 06/09/2010, 12:02 PM

Does anyone have experience with using this in a mantis tank? I have used it with no problems in my fish only tank, and currently, my mantis tank has no inhabitants (Dexter, RIP :<), so I thought I would treat it with Chemiclean prior to getting a new mantis, as it really does the trick in keeping the cyano at bay over time.

Was wondering what all y'all's thoughts are about this.

Thanks in advance

rachel060186 · 06/09/2010, 01:20 PM

I chucked in some mycosidol no red algae remover in Tysons tank at the weekend.. alls fine there. Don't know if it's quite the same thing.

x

DanInSD · 06/09/2010, 01:53 PM

I am personally against adding antibiotics (that's what ChemiClean is) to an ecosystem dependent on bacteria. Cyanobacteria (red slime algae) exist because of nutrient excesses, especially phosphates and nitrates. Try reducing feedings, increasing water changes, adding a refugium, and use phosphate absorbing media.

Regards,
Dan

Anthrax15 · 06/10/2010, 06:27 PM

I havent used the medicine you talked about but I have used Blue Vets Red Slime Remover on my tank with a Peacock Mantis, Fish, LPS, SPS, and softies with no ill effect.

06/09/2010, 12:02 PM	#1
ladyshark Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 677	Use of Chemiclean Red Slime Remover Does anyone have experience with using this in a mantis tank? I have used it with no problems in my fish only tank, and currently, my mantis tank has no inhabitants (Dexter, RIP :<), so I thought I would treat it with Chemiclean prior to getting a new mantis, as it really does the trick in keeping the cyano at bay over time. Was wondering what all y'all's thoughts are about this. Thanks in advance

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06/09/2010, 01:20 PM	#2
rachel060186 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brighton, UK Posts: 143	I chucked in some mycosidol no red algae remover in Tysons tank at the weekend.. alls fine there. Don't know if it's quite the same thing. x

06/09/2010, 01:53 PM	#3
DanInSD Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,255	I am personally against adding antibiotics (that's what ChemiClean is) to an ecosystem dependent on bacteria. Cyanobacteria (red slime algae) exist because of nutrient excesses, especially phosphates and nitrates. Try reducing feedings, increasing water changes, adding a refugium, and use phosphate absorbing media. Regards, Dan

06/10/2010, 06:27 PM	#4
Anthrax15 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,837	I havent used the medicine you talked about but I have used Blue Vets Red Slime Remover on my tank with a Peacock Mantis, Fish, LPS, SPS, and softies with no ill effect.