30 days of blackout

[Weyou]

Noted. I am just a single user, but Korallrnzucht did not work for me.

How long have u had cyano and what r ur params?

How big is the tank and what do u have for flow?

single gyre 330 xf
the cyano start a month ago
24x24x24 cube
20x20x20 cube sump

 

[Oregon Grown Reef]

It's so ugly ... i prefer not to share mt tank

Or you could just attach a picture and leave pride at the door. If you want help, then show us the tank. There could be more going on that we need to see.

 

[Weyou]

Or you could just attach a picture and leave pride at the door. If you want help, then show us the tank. There could be more going on that we need to see.

there a lot of cyano on the sand, rock, and glass
I'm sure its cyano and only cyano
but I will send a picture when the light came on

 

[Saltyreef]

We lyke fhotozzzz

 

[Weyou]

We lyke fhotozzzz

surely do but late now in my country

 

[Dbichler]

Only like photos because it makes us feel better about our tanks. Just kidding we’ve all been there heckI’m there right now.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Thats overkill. FIRST , , , test phosphate and nitrate levels to assure theyre not Elevated.
Lights: You can reduce white light intensity OR turn off for 5-7 days. Add 1ml of Liquid bacteria such as Bacter 7 per 10 gallons during the day.
At night, dose 1 -1.5ml per 10 gallons of hydrogen Peroxide (yes safe for fish/coral). Clean filters daily and do not add NoPox or coral foods to tank for that full week. Siphon tank before dosing bacteria/Peroxide

After youre done- Add 3 snails each: Nassarius, cerith, nerite, astrea and trochus Plus 6-8 blue leg hermits.

 

[Weyou]

Only like photos because it makes us feel better about our tanks. Just kidding we’ve all been there heckI’m there right now.

now i can beat the cyano i have almost no corals or sensitive fish

 

[Saltyreef]

there a lot of cyano on the sand, rock, and glass
I'm sure its cyano and only cyano
but I will send a picture when the light came on

What was your last known nutrient levels?

Did you rinse your sandbed before putting in tank?
Could be time for a good cleaning.

EM or chemiclean works great for cyano with no adverse reactions ive noticed if you dont want to get to the root of the issue and rip clean your system.

 

[Weyou]

Thats overkill. FIRST , , , test phosphate and nitrate levels to assure theyre not Elevated.
Lights: You can reduce white light intensity OR turn off for 5-7 days. Add 1ml of Liquid bacteria such as Bacter 7 per 10 gallons during the day.
At night, dose 1 -1.5ml per 10 gallons of hydrogen Peroxide (yes safe for fish/coral). Clean filters daily and do not add NoPox or coral foods to tank for that full week. Siphon tank before dosing bacteria/Peroxide

After youre done- Add 3 snails each: Nassarius, cerith, nerite, astrea and trochus Plus 6-8 blue leg hermits.

Why overkill when i have no corals and 2 fish?
it's my chance

 

[Weyou]

What was your last known nutrient levels?

Did you rinse your sandbed before putting in tank?
Could be time for a good cleaning.

EM or chemiclean works great for cyano with no adverse reactions ive noticed if you dont want to get to the root of the issue and rip clean your system.

What was your last known nutrient levels?

Did you rinse your sandbed before putting in tank?
Could be time for a good cleaning.

EM or chemiclean works great for cyano with no adverse reactions ive noticed if you dont want to get to the root of the issue and rip clean your system.

i don't rinse my sand bed

 

[Dark_Knightt]

Most effective way is chemiclean I found, or use UV sterilizer and turkey baster. Then, you should try waiting a week on your water change (depending on how often you do it, if you do it every week then waiting a week should be fine). The extra bacteria build up in the sandbed helps defeat it. Thats how i got rid of it, best of luck

 

[Weyou]

last results: 4.12.2020
no2 0.02
no3 15
phosphate 0.05

 

[Weyou]

i have only 2 fish ( clownfish+blenny bicolor) and 2 corals ( Xenia sp, Zoanthus sp)
can you follow my idea?

 

[William Mumford]

i have only 2 fish ( clownfish+blenny bicolor) and 2 corals ( Xenia sp, Zoanthus sp)
can you follow my idea?

I dont think thats enough flow for the tank I would bet that with increased flow you would get rid of a lot of the problem. Also do you do water changes?

 

[Weyou]

I dont think thats enough flow for the tank I would bet that with increased flow you would get rid of a lot of the problem. Also do you do water changes?

sure a lot

 

[William Mumford]

sure a lot

When you do them suck the cyno out. Also try adding a small power head to the opposite side of your gyre or blast the gyre and see if it blows off the rocks and sand.

 

[Dan_P]

i wonder if it's gonna help?
The plan is 30 days of a blackout, low feeding the fish+and cyano clean by Korallenzucht.
i have only 2 fish ( clownfish+blenny bicolor) and 2 corals ( Xenia sp, Zoanthus sp)
the asking that been up to is how do I feed my fish when there is no light?
Please share any advice, tips, thought about my idea... anything will be ok...

If you want to try to starve a photosynthetic pest of light, the system won’t need to be totally dark, especially since you are thinking of going 30 days. If the aquarium is in a room that is not totally dark, there might be enough light to feed the fish.