Bryopsis Cure: My Battle With Bryopsis Using Fluconazole

NCreefguy · Jan 25, 2017

Sabellafella said:
Just look at this, i cant even wipe the smerk off my face.

Yeah we stand in front of the the tank smiling at it too. Wife just came in today and said,"It's almost gone!" Yep won't be much longer.

stevo01 · Jan 25, 2017

The most effected areas are where the flow is the highest. Makes sense I suppose

GoFish · Jan 25, 2017

That's awesome Steve! When did you dose? Looks like a big infestation...
It's an exciting time to be in the hobby and feeling thankful I didn't shut my tank down due to this unsightly crap.

NCreefguy · Jan 25, 2017

bblumberg said:
I apologize if this has been asked and answered already, but I don't have the time to read through the entire thread. Has anyone used fluconazole in a tank with coral banded shrimp or bubble tip anemones? I would like to give fluconazole a try to get rid of my bryposis infestation but don't want to harm either of these two animals.

Thanks,

Bruce

I think @MartyF has some anemones in his tank but I'm not sure. Let him chime in and see if he does.

MartyF · Jan 25, 2017

NCreefguy said:
I think @MartyF has some anemones in his tank but I'm not sure. Let him chime in and see if he does.

Yes, I 2 red btas and they are just fine.

MartyF · Jan 25, 2017

First pic day 1, second pic taken just now day 5.

stevo01 · Jan 25, 2017

GoFish said:
That's awesome Steve! When did you dose? Looks like a big infestation...
It's an exciting time to be in the hobby and feeling thankful I didn't shut my tank down due to this unsightly crap.

Monday after work. This couldn't have come at a better time for me. So ready to move out of this system!

NCreefguy · Jan 25, 2017

MartyF said:
First pic day 1, second pic taken just now day 5.

Ohhh the Bryopsis is dying off quickly!!

KenO · Jan 25, 2017

NCreefguy said:
So now we are at day 8 of the treatment and all but the last few stubborn stalks are gone. As best I can tell there is only one remaining green stalk but it's definitely turning white as well. So while I was hoping today would be the day that I would find a clean frag plug,it appears that it may be another day(possibly two). Either way,I'm happy with it!

Day 8 of treatment...

Just to make sure I understand this correctly, you did just one dose 8 days ago.

stevo01 · Jan 25, 2017

Patiently waiting for clean corals.

ksanfranfan · Jan 25, 2017

bblumberg said:
I apologize if this has been asked and answered already, but I don't have the time to read through the entire thread. Has anyone used fluconazole in a tank with coral banded shrimp or bubble tip anemones? I would like to give fluconazole a try to get rid of my bryposis infestation but don't want to harm either of these two animals.

Thanks,

Bruce

I have 3 different types of shrimp in my 70g. Just dosed today but so far none of them have been affected by fluconazole. One of the shrimp is a coral banded. So far everything in my tanks are just fine.

NCreefguy · Jan 25, 2017

KenO said:
Just to make sure I understand this correctly, you did just one dose 8 days ago.

This is correct. I dosed just 1 dose 8 days ago and just sat back and watched the Bryopsis fade away.

NCreefguy · Jan 25, 2017

The only reason I call it day 12345678 of treatment each day is because I haven't done any water changes and I haven't started my carbon reactor back up yet.

bblumberg · Jan 25, 2017

ksanfranfan said:
I have 3 different types of shrimp in my 70g. Just dosed today but so far none of them have been affected by fluconazole. One of the shrimp is a coral banded. So far everything in my tanks are just fine.

Great! thanks for letting me know. I didn't want to have to try and catch the shrimp unless it was necessary.

Bruce

bblumberg · Jan 25, 2017

MartyF said:
Yes, I 2 red btas and they are just fine.

Thanks for your quick response. I look forward to getting rid of my bryopsis.

Bruce

NCreefguy · Jan 25, 2017

stevo01 said:
Patiently waiting for clean corals.

Seeing nice new sand and rocks always makes me want to start over again lol.

samparker · Jan 25, 2017

It seems to be a prescription medication only in Australia.... Sigh, now to convince my GP I need bulk thrush medication

KenO · Jan 25, 2017

samparker said:
It seems to be a prescription medication only in Australia.... Sigh, now to convince my GP I need bulk thrush medication

Do you have a local Vet? I would think a Vet would be more willing if you indicate it's for your fish. My previous Vet had fish and ordered me fish meds without an issue.