Definition of Cyano and Bryopsis please

Sytje1234 · 11/14/2011, 08:22 PM

Just wondering what your definition of these two terms are and what the cause is and how to get rid of it f it is not a good thing to have in your tank. I have seen these terms mentioned quite frequently but am totally clueless of what it is. Thank you!

smellslikeTUNA · 11/14/2011, 11:34 PM

google is your friend.

jason2459 · 11/14/2011, 11:38 PM

both will come up with a lot of results on google or here on reefcentral with a search

But to break it down quickly cyano is a photosynthetic bacteria that's been around from just about the beginning of life on earth.

Bryopsis is a nasty type of green hair algae that is fairly difficult to get rid of once established.

Both like nitrates and phosphates in your system and both can be reduced by reducing nitrates and phosphates.

Toddrtrex · 11/14/2011, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smellslikeTUNA

google is your friend.

Would have been better off not posting.

11/14/2011, 08:22 PM	#1
Sytje1234 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Warm Springs, OR Posts: 103	Definition of Cyano and Bryopsis please Just wondering what your definition of these two terms are and what the cause is and how to get rid of it f it is not a good thing to have in your tank. I have seen these terms mentioned quite frequently but am totally clueless of what it is. Thank you!

11/14/2011, 11:34 PM	#2
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11/14/2011, 11:38 PM	#3
jason2459 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,671	both will come up with a lot of results on google or here on reefcentral with a search But to break it down quickly cyano is a photosynthetic bacteria that's been around from just about the beginning of life on earth. Bryopsis is a nasty type of green hair algae that is fairly difficult to get rid of once established. Both like nitrates and phosphates in your system and both can be reduced by reducing nitrates and phosphates. __________________ rebuild and recovery log: No more red house, you'll have to click on my name and visit my homepage! You can check out my parameters at reeftronics dot net website and look for my username. Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef w/ a beananimal overflow to a dolomite RRUGF. \| 20g long G. Smithii Mantis Tank

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