Bryopsis Cure: My Battle With Bryopsis Using Fluconazole

NCreefguy · Jan 25, 2017

KenO said:
Someone mentioned that their hair algae was looking a little less healthy. Any update on if the hair algae was affected? I too ordered some last night. Received a shipment confirmation today.

Yeah I've noticed that some of my hair algae is turning white now. None of it that is in shaded areas are doing this though just what's in lighted areas. It's not really breaking up or coming off of the rocks either but it is turning white. The top half of the hair is white but the bottom is still green.

Woolleson · Jan 25, 2017

Been having a look around. Found this.

https://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/thrush-oral-capsule-containing-fluconazole/prd-1l

Is this the right type, or does it specifically have to for fish treatment?

Rick.45cal · Jan 25, 2017

Woolleson said:
Been having a look around. Found this.

https://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/thrush-oral-capsule-containing-fluconazole/prd-1l

Is this the right type, or does it specifically have to for fish treatment?

That's the stuff! That's what they use to treat thrush in humans with.

Woolleson · Jan 25, 2017

Rick.45cal said:
That's the stuff! That's what they use to treat thrush in humans with.

Fantastic [emoji5][emoji5]

CoralNerd · Jan 25, 2017

NCreefguy said:
Yeah I've noticed that some of my hair algae is turning white now. None of it that is in shaded areas are doing this though just what's in lighted areas. It's not really breaking up or coming off of the rocks either but it is turning white. The top half of the hair is white but the bottom is still green.

You don't run a chaeto refugium correct?
Anyone run chaeto and did it have any negative affect?

NCreefguy · Jan 25, 2017

CoralNerd said:
You don't run a chaeto refugium correct?
Anyone run chaeto and did it have any negative affect?

Correct. I changed this system up and haven't ran any macros in a while.

NCreefguy · Jan 25, 2017

I can tell you that the more I search around the internet,I see more and more success stories and pics of people using this and being Bryopsis free. These are happy times.

Rick.45cal · Jan 25, 2017

Yep, I can't wait to do the "All my bryopsis is dead" dance!

philfree · Jan 25, 2017

ordered, should be here friday!
super stoked to get treatment started.

CoralNerd · Jan 25, 2017

Does the water clear up quickly, after the dose? Any less polyp extension the first day? My order is due to be delivered Fri but I have a coral buyer Sat...just trying to figure out if I should dose right away

Woolleson · Jan 25, 2017

OK ordered [emoji4]

Annoyingly had to buy twice under different names and addresses. The link above aloes 5 capsules but most only allow 3.

Suicide by fungicide. .... that's a new one [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

NCreefguy · Jan 25, 2017

CoralNerd said:
Does the water clear up quickly, after the dose? Any less polyp extension the first day? My order is due to be delivered Fri but I have a coral buyer Sat...just trying to figure out if I should dose right away

Mine cleared up in an hour or so and my corals didn't seem to notice at all.

NCreefguy · Jan 25, 2017

Woolleson said:
OK ordered [emoji4]

Annoyingly had to buy twice under different names and addresses. The link above aloes 5 capsules but most only allow 3.

Suicide by fungicide. .... that's a new one [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

Those couple of extra steps though will be well worth it after a couple of weeks.

Woolleson · Jan 25, 2017

NCreefguy said:
Those couple of extra steps though will be well worth it after a couple of weeks.

So hoping so ! Just a bit worried about the dosing. Calc comes out at 1400 mg. That's a 350 L system with about 20% displacement. Too much or too little?

Biokabe · Jan 25, 2017

Also ordered. After initially weakening following my move and my continued dosing of Vibrant, it looks like the bryopsis is starting to come back. I don't intend to let it.

NCreefguy · Jan 25, 2017

Woolleson said:
So hoping so ! Just a bit worried about the dosing. Calc comes out at 1400 mg. That's a 350 L system with about 20% displacement. Too much or too little?

350l = around 92gal - 20% = around 73gal x 20mg/gal = 1460mg . Yep 1400mg looks good to me.

That one guy · Jan 25, 2017

I have a 46g mix reef. I would really like to know the recommended dose for my system. Also which fluconazole to use?

Woolleson · Jan 25, 2017

NCreefguy said:
350l = around 92gal - 20% = around 73gal x 20mg/gal = 1460mg . Yep 1400mg looks good to me.

Thanks. .... calmed my nerves [emoji4][emoji4][emoji4]

NCreefguy · Jan 25, 2017

That one guy said:
I have a 46g mix reef. I would really like to know the recommended dose for my system. Also which fluconazole to use?

This is the Fluconazole that i used.. https://www.payless-petproducts.com/fluconazole200.html

As far as the dosage for your system goes it depends on how much your total water volume is. Most(i think) people usually take off 15 to 20% for rocks/sand/equipment/inhabitants. Do you have anything attached to this system like a sump/fuge/external skimmer?

NCreefguy · Jan 25, 2017

Woolleson said:
Thanks. .... calmed my nerves [emoji4][emoji4][emoji4]

Yeah I was nervous too at first but I knew that I could move everything to a different system if things went badly.

After seeing the results for myself and not having any issues arise,it seems as though the struggle with Bryopsis can actually become a thing of the past.