Bryopsis Cure: My Battle With Bryopsis Using Fluconazole

[stevo01]

Does anyone who has treated have any urchins or starfish?

Good question

 

[RyanSweet]

Does anyone who has treated have any urchins or starfish?

I have 2 serpent stars, 1 long spine urchin, and 1 blue tuxedo urchin. So far no ill effects with any of them.

 

[stevo01]

What are the effects on chaetomorpha? I think I recall reading that Fluco is killing it. Asking for a friend thanks.

 

[Donovan Joannes]

I do have long spine, tuxedo and another 2 common type sea star. All doing well.

 

[stevo01]

Translation from that text earlier...

"Everton,

In order to combat "difficult" filamentous algae, both Bryopsis and Derbésia, what I have used and recommended is FLUCONAZOL, at the dose of 9 mg / liter in UNIQUE DOSE and directly on the display. It is reef safe. Fluconazole has as a mechanism of action the blocking of the synthesis of ergosterol, a structural fat, present in the cellular membranes of some algae, among which are cited, which gives them flexibility and resistance. When the synthesis of this fat, which is also present in fungi, is blocked, the cell wall and the membranes of the algae weaken, and they are exposed to the aggression of the medium and even the herbivory; The cleaning crew and the parrots on duty start to eat them. This fat, ergosterol, is not present in the cell membranes of higher animals and plants nor in the zooxanthellae of corals, so it does not affect them. The drug is bought in any pharmacy, but in Ultrafarma (click the link) usually has a better price. It is an antimycotic, not an antibiotic, so it does not need a prescription. It usually comes in 150 mg capsules, filled with dust, which must be opened and the powder (only the powder) dissolved in a little deionized water, then pouring the solution thus obtained in the display of the aquarium or sump, preferably at night . During the treatment period of about 14 days, the skimmer cup and activated charcoal should be removed from the medicine. The UV filter, if any, should also be switched off (ultraviolet degrades the medicine). It is also advisable to remove the ATS during treatment, because the filamentous algae that grow there will also be affected. At the end of the treatment, simply return the glass of the skimmer, activated carbon and other equipment; No TPA required.

Abs

 

[stevo01]

yeah, that sums it up. Now what is Derbesia?

 

[bblumberg]

Does anyone who has treated have any urchins or starfish?

There is a large, more than 11 year old brittle star in my tank who appears to be more active, but otherwise unaffected by fluconazole.

Bruce

 

[stevo01]

yeah, that sums it up. Now what is Derbesia?

Duh, its the family of GHA!

 

[stevo01]

So yes, Fluco will kill off species of GHA back in this text.

 

[bblumberg]

This is used to treat cyano in FW tanks. I haven't seen it have any effect on BBA.

I've used H2O2 in FW planted tanks for BBA. Plecos and shrimp are sensitive to it.

Sure you don't mean erythromycin for cyano?

The only thing that worked for bba in my fw ranks was Siamese algae eaters. I treat all incoming plants with potassium permanganate as a prophylactic and haven't seen anything but gha and occasional cyano (but only in my discus tank).

Bruce

 

[stevo01]

Sure you don't mean erythromycin for cyano?

The only thing that worked for bba in my fw ranks was Siamese algae eaters. I treat all incoming plants with potassium permanganate as a prophylactic and haven't seen anything but gha and occasional cyano (but only in my discus tank).

Bruce

Yes ive heard of erythromycin for cyano. Thanks for the feedback!

 

[Woolleson]

Let battle begin [emoji4]

 

[Rick.45cal]

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Does anyone who has treated have any urchins or starfish?

My brittle stars and sand sifting starfish were totally unaffected.

 

[Rick.45cal]

Let battle begin [emoji4]

So many trips to the pharmacy!

 

[Rick.45cal]

Translation from that text earlier...

"Everton,

In order to combat "difficult" filamentous algae, both Bryopsis and Derbésia, what I have used and recommended is FLUCONAZOL, at the dose of 9 mg / liter in UNIQUE DOSE and directly on the display. It is reef safe. Fluconazole has as a mechanism of action the blocking of the synthesis of ergosterol, a structural fat, present in the cellular membranes of some algae, among which are cited, which gives them flexibility and resistance. When the synthesis of this fat, which is also present in fungi, is blocked, the cell wall and the membranes of the algae weaken, and they are exposed to the aggression of the medium and even the herbivory; The cleaning crew and the parrots on duty start to eat them. This fat, ergosterol, is not present in the cell membranes of higher animals and plants nor in the zooxanthellae of corals, so it does not affect them. The drug is bought in any pharmacy, but in Ultrafarma (click the link) usually has a better price. It is an antimycotic, not an antibiotic, so it does not need a prescription. It usually comes in 150 mg capsules, filled with dust, which must be opened and the powder (only the powder) dissolved in a little deionized water, then pouring the solution thus obtained in the display of the aquarium or sump, preferably at night . During the treatment period of about 14 days, the skimmer cup and activated charcoal should be removed from the medicine. The UV filter, if any, should also be switched off (ultraviolet degrades the medicine). It is also advisable to remove the ATS during treatment, because the filamentous algae that grow there will also be affected. At the end of the treatment, simply return the glass of the skimmer, activated carbon and other equipment; No TPA required.

Abs

@mcarroll there's your answer!

 

[Woolleson]

So many trips to the pharmacy!

Sooo old skool [emoji16]. Online pharmacy, much cheaper [emoji1305]

 

[Rick.45cal]

Sooo old skool [emoji16]. Online pharmacy, much cheaper [emoji1305]

I'm glad you managed to source some!

 

[Woolleson]

I'm glad you managed to source some!

Thanks

It was a PITA to be honest, you can only buy 3 capsules at a time in the uk. Pharmacists want to see a prescription, so online was the best option. Plus they range from £1.25 to £2.50 a caplsule, cost more in PNP [emoji849][emoji849]

 

[Rick.45cal]

Thanks

It was a PITA to be honest, you can only buy 3 capsules at a time in the uk. Pharmacists want to see a prescription, so online was the best option. Plus they range from £1.25 to £2.50 a caplsule, cost more in PNP [emoji849][emoji849]

With the amount I bought if they put one capsule in a package it would have needed it's own delivery truck!

It's amazing how ridiculous the world is sometimes.

 

[Ocean Lotion]

Has anyone used the crushed tablets to kill off HA without adverse effects to tank inhabitants?