Bryopsis Poll..... - Page 2

King-Kong · 07/09/2007, 01:49 PM

Having cleaner water, and finding a fish that eats it cured me of bryopsis in my display.

(siganus doliatus or siganus virgatus.. scribbled rabbitfish)

Neptune777 · 07/09/2007, 05:30 PM

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Neptune777 · 07/10/2007, 04:14 PM

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Neptune777 · 07/11/2007, 06:29 PM

After raising my Mg levels high with Mg Sulfate (Epsom Salts) I think I am starting to see results. The Bryopsis looks less vibrant and perky, several areas have the tips and stems turning clear, and many are generating air bubbles off the tissue (never noticed this before). I'm not jumping to conclusions but it appears to be working......the next few days will tell a more clear story.

One thing to note.....If your Mg levels were normal to high to begin with you might have to dose a ridiculous amount of Mg Sulfate to get results....Just keep a close watch on your salinity levels and Alk.

More to come later....

Neptune777 · 07/24/2007, 08:59 AM

FYI Mg Sulfate (Epsom Salts) or Kent Tech-M is the way to go!

Here is what I posted on the other thread:

"I have had an interesting run on this project. First I thought the Mg Chloride was working....the Bryopsis did receed for a while but never really died. I let the tank go back to normal Mg levels for a while and the Bryopsis grew with vigor.......anyone who has had this stuff knows no matter how clean your tank is the stuff will proliferate with gusto! Water changes, zero PO4, zero Nitrates have no effect.
I did some more research on the Mg subject and learned some very important items. Those who used Kent Tech-M were successful in eradicating the Bryopsis, those who used Epsom Salts had the same results, those who used Mg Chloride were not successful. Mg Sulfate is what you want to use and my guess is that Kent Tech-M is basically Epsom Salts.
So round 2 I used Epsom Salts (Mg Sulfate) exclusively this time..........no doubt about it the Bryopsis is dieing....turning brown and falling to pieces or melting away. It hasn't happened as fast as others have reported but it definitely has an effect on this algea (it kills it at high levels). This has been going on for over a week now....each day more turns brown and dies. I will let you know what happens after a couple more weeks...

FYI my MG level is at 1800...."

View Poll Results: What did or did not work for you...
Success using Kent Tech-M exclusively	4	28.57%
No....Kent Tech-M did not work for me	1	7.14%
Success using Epsom Salts exclusively	3	21.43%
No....Epsom salts did not work for me	0	0%
Success using Mag flake exclusively	0	0%
No... Mag Flake did not work for me	3	21.43%
Other suppliment not listed here worked for me...	3	21.43%
Voters: 14. You may not vote on this poll

07/11/2007, 06:29 PM	#29
Neptune777 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,700	After raising my Mg levels high with Mg Sulfate (Epsom Salts) I think I am starting to see results. The Bryopsis looks less vibrant and perky, several areas have the tips and stems turning clear, and many are generating air bubbles off the tissue (never noticed this before). I'm not jumping to conclusions but it appears to be working......the next few days will tell a more clear story. One thing to note.....If your Mg levels were normal to high to begin with you might have to dose a ridiculous amount of Mg Sulfate to get results....Just keep a close watch on your salinity levels and Alk. More to come later.... Last edited by Neptune777; 07/11/2007 at 06:47 PM.

07/09/2007, 01:49 PM	#26
King-Kong Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 2,346	Having cleaner water, and finding a fish that eats it cured me of bryopsis in my display. (siganus doliatus or siganus virgatus.. scribbled rabbitfish)

07/09/2007, 05:30 PM	#27
Neptune777 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,700	Bump

07/10/2007, 04:14 PM	#28
Neptune777 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,700	bump

07/24/2007, 08:59 AM	#30
Neptune777 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,700	FYI Mg Sulfate (Epsom Salts) or Kent Tech-M is the way to go! Here is what I posted on the other thread: "I have had an interesting run on this project. First I thought the Mg Chloride was working....the Bryopsis did receed for a while but never really died. I let the tank go back to normal Mg levels for a while and the Bryopsis grew with vigor.......anyone who has had this stuff knows no matter how clean your tank is the stuff will proliferate with gusto! Water changes, zero PO4, zero Nitrates have no effect. I did some more research on the Mg subject and learned some very important items. Those who used Kent Tech-M were successful in eradicating the Bryopsis, those who used Epsom Salts had the same results, those who used Mg Chloride were not successful. Mg Sulfate is what you want to use and my guess is that Kent Tech-M is basically Epsom Salts. So round 2 I used Epsom Salts (Mg Sulfate) exclusively this time..........no doubt about it the Bryopsis is dieing....turning brown and falling to pieces or melting away. It hasn't happened as fast as others have reported but it definitely has an effect on this algea (it kills it at high levels). This has been going on for over a week now....each day more turns brown and dies. I will let you know what happens after a couple more weeks... FYI my MG level is at 1800...."