Cyano Advise: Should I use this product?

Birkholz51 · 02/10/2016, 09:44 AM

Hello,

I am currently experiencing a cyano outbreak. I am working to eliminate the root cause, which is high nitrates. I'm taking steps to resolve the issue, but in the meantime I would am considering using a product to help.

The product I am considering is Easy-Life Exital Cyano Stain Remover. Does anyone have experience with the product? It states that it will not harm fish, corals, or inverts. Any advice or recommendations?

Thank you!!

username in use · 02/10/2016, 10:41 AM

Hi Nitrates are not the root cause. The root cause is whatever is causing the high nitrates.

Instead of throwing another product into the tank, work on doing large water changes and getting the chemistry in order while trying to find the source of the nitrates. Is it over feeding? Is it a high bioload? Is it die off of some kind?

Birkholz51 · 02/10/2016, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by username in use

Hi Nitrates are not the root cause. The root cause is whatever is causing the high nitrates.

Instead of throwing another product into the tank, work on doing large water changes and getting the chemistry in order while trying to find the source of the nitrates. Is it over feeding? Is it a high bioload? Is it die off of some kind?

That's what I meant by root cause LOL. I mentioned I have taken measures to get nitrates under control and I know what causes high nitrates. In the meantime, I'm looking for someone to help eliminate the ugliness of the cyano

inthedeep2 · 02/10/2016, 10:57 AM

water changes, water changes, water changes
keep sucking as much as you can out. it will eventually go away. try to up your flow in the tank also. don't use any chemicals unless its a last resort.

Sk8r · 02/10/2016, 11:18 AM

^^^Sticky on algae.

02/10/2016, 09:44 AM	#1
Birkholz51 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 20	Cyano Advise: Should I use this product? Hello, I am currently experiencing a cyano outbreak. I am working to eliminate the root cause, which is high nitrates. I'm taking steps to resolve the issue, but in the meantime I would am considering using a product to help. The product I am considering is Easy-Life Exital Cyano Stain Remover. Does anyone have experience with the product? It states that it will not harm fish, corals, or inverts. Any advice or recommendations? Thank you!!

02/10/2016, 10:41 AM	#2
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	Hi Nitrates are not the root cause. The root cause is whatever is causing the high nitrates. Instead of throwing another product into the tank, work on doing large water changes and getting the chemistry in order while trying to find the source of the nitrates. Is it over feeding? Is it a high bioload? Is it die off of some kind? __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

02/10/2016, 11:18 AM	#5
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	^^^Sticky on algae. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

02/10/2016, 10:57 AM	#4
inthedeep2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 378	water changes, water changes, water changes keep sucking as much as you can out. it will eventually go away. try to up your flow in the tank also. don't use any chemicals unless its a last resort.