anyone use these???

inthedeep2 · 07/09/2008, 11:01 PM

just woundering if anyone has any experience with these.
http://www.pacificeastaquaculture.co...d%3d4%23I+1012
i am having a constant battle with cyano on my snad in some areas and also in my wifes fowlr..

inthedeep2 · 07/10/2008, 10:06 AM

anyone? any feedback?

Fish_wiz2 · 07/10/2008, 10:19 AM

I don't have those but to control cyano control your water make sure phosphates and nitrates are close and even better 0 plus reduce feeding but don't reduce photo period because that IMO is a waste of time. I have battled it and it will go away but to make your tank look nice siphon it out.

besl · 07/10/2008, 10:21 AM

I don't use them... for cyano, find the source of the excess nutrients (phosphate) and minimize/eliminate.. a phosban reactor works well if you cant eleiminate the source.... if you go the route of the fighting conches (they are actually quite peaceful), keep in mind they have an insaitable (sp?) appetite and supplemental feeding (especially if this is a small tank) will be required to keep them alive. They are very good for sand sifting and eating diatoms and cyano as you noted.

greggnyce · 07/10/2008, 10:35 AM

Increase your flow in those areas with cyno and like the others said lower phos and nitrates

07/09/2008, 11:01 PM	#1
inthedeep2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 378	anyone use these??? just woundering if anyone has any experience with these. http://www.pacificeastaquaculture.co...d%3d4%23I+1012 i am having a constant battle with cyano on my snad in some areas and also in my wifes fowlr..

07/10/2008, 10:19 AM	#3
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	I don't have those but to control cyano control your water make sure phosphates and nitrates are close and even better 0 plus reduce feeding but don't reduce photo period because that IMO is a waste of time. I have battled it and it will go away but to make your tank look nice siphon it out. __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

07/10/2008, 10:21 AM	#4
besl Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Boston-burb, MA Posts: 800	I don't use them... for cyano, find the source of the excess nutrients (phosphate) and minimize/eliminate.. a phosban reactor works well if you cant eleiminate the source.... if you go the route of the fighting conches (they are actually quite peaceful), keep in mind they have an insaitable (sp?) appetite and supplemental feeding (especially if this is a small tank) will be required to keep them alive. They are very good for sand sifting and eating diatoms and cyano as you noted. __________________ Why did kamakazi pilots wear helmets? Current Tank Info: 55 Gal, 260W CF, 60 lbs LR, CC base, 7 fish, 10 corals, Aquafuge - chaetomorpha & grape

07/10/2008, 10:35 AM	#5
greggnyce Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bellport, New York Posts: 1,782	Increase your flow in those areas with cyno and like the others said lower phos and nitrates __________________ What you talkin about Mrs Lime. Current Tank Info: 120 gl oceanic tech, 30 gallon fuge, 40 gallon sump, Itech 200 skimmer, LED Lighting . Mixed reef.

07/10/2008, 10:06 AM	#2
inthedeep2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 378	anyone? any feedback?