Bryopsis Cure: My Battle With Bryopsis Using Fluconazole

Hyde2406 · Feb 3, 2017

I ordered mine today, how do I keep my Santa Monica up flow scrubber going if I take it out for the 14 days can I put it in a 5 gallon bucket with it running? Any thoughts?

cmcoker · Feb 3, 2017

Rick.45cal said:
Mine closed up a bit, but has been normal since!

Thanks, I just got it Monday so hopefully it's not too much for it to handle in a short time... Funny cause I was more concerned about the hammer frag I got last week, never is what I anticipate..

prsnlty · Feb 3, 2017

Rick.45cal said:
Amazing tank! It's gonna work for you! I can't wait to see your after video!!! Mine was the same way, all embedded up inside all the crevices of my pukani. It hasn't been in my system for 2 weeks and there is 0 trace of any bryopsis anywhere. I was getting some in my filter socks for several days after it wasn't visible in the DT and I think it must have been growing in the plumbing. I haven't seen any in the last couple days so I am pretty sure that all of it is dead too.

Thank you! That is definitely encouraging to hear

I'm really excited to start doing this and pretty much have lost my patience through anticipation LOL But my nitrates are only down to 30 PPM and I prefer it to be at least 20 PPM so I'm going to do one more water change either late tonight or tomorrow morning before I start. I wouldn't doubt there being some in my pipes as well. I did see a little bit in my sump and I know there is some inside the overflows....

Thanks again!

ChrisQ0904 · Feb 3, 2017

cmcoker said:
Thanks, I just got it Monday so hopefully it's not too much for it to handle in a short time... Funny cause I was more concerned about the hammer frag I got last week, never is what I anticipate..

I am going on day 4 and mine seems to be normal

Pongo · Feb 3, 2017

lngliv3 said:
I just got mine thinking of diluting it in some vodka before water and then dumping it in the dt

Solubility is supposed to be much higher in alcohol. Let us know how it goes.
I would expect you to get a clear solution instead of the suspension most get with water.

BTW, solubility is better in saltwater than RO/DI, but still less than alcohol.

I've got a shipment in the mail today. I'm going to dose a friend's BC29 that was my old tank.
I think I'll dose it, take some before pictures and not tell him what I'm doing until the bryopsis magically disappears.

stevo01 · Feb 3, 2017

Pongo said:
For the FAQ you might want to add: Remove UV sterilizer if used.

I reference this study of the effects of UV light on various brands of fluconazole.
Link

Awesome I forgot to add that. Thanks!

stevo01 · Feb 3, 2017

Even with algae you tank is amazing. Theres so much hard work there.

stevo01 · Feb 3, 2017

Milkmanskid said:
I have a theory and no way to prove it but my gha went away to and I still have some bryopsis that's just stalks left. I wonder what I'm doing differently that other people aren't seeing gha going away?

Im on day 11 and there is still some stalks alive.

Woolleson · Feb 3, 2017

Wonder if we can put fluconazole up for a noble prize? Mines disappearing quicker than my mate at the bar on his round [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

stevo01 · Feb 3, 2017

cmcoker said:
Anyone with a toadstool?
Dosed 100mg tablet crushed into a 10g tank last night and my toadstool is closed today, everything else appears happy enough.
Algae appears a bit lighter in color. Dark greens are now lime green, some tips are even turning white, which is crazy I only dosed like 16 hours ago

Ive got a large toadstool, and an even larger green finger, as well as a small kenya. They are loving it!

stevo01 · Feb 3, 2017

stevo01 said:
Awesome I forgot to add that. Thanks!

@NCreefguy ill pm you an updated version.

prsnlty · Feb 3, 2017

stevo01 said:
Even with algae you tank is amazing. Theres so much hard work there.

Thank you! Yes a little over 2 years... tired of battling the bad stuff I'm ready for the good stuff to start working out LOL

NCreefguy · Feb 3, 2017

stevo01 said:
@NCreefguy ill pm you an updated version.

Alrighty

Jimr7 · Feb 3, 2017

Had anybody done a second dose after 14 days?

Rick.45cal · Feb 3, 2017

Jimr7 said:
Had anybody done a second dose after 14 days?

So far no one has had to, that I am aware of.

KenO · Feb 3, 2017

prsnlty said:
What size tank, how much did you dose at what mg each? Might be hair algae which seems to take longer. I think these things are important due to the dosage differences that people are using and what type of bryopsis it is or even if it's hair algae. Also I've noticed that those dosing vibrant alongside seem to be killing algae faster especially in smaller tanks. There doesn't seem to be one set control.

I am dosing Vibrant and Flucon and my results are slow and steady. If anything mine turned more matted vs white.

prsnlty · Feb 3, 2017

I did another nitrate test after a few hours of circulation and it is down to 20 so I think I'm going to hold off on the last water change and dose tonight. Woo-hoo let's start the ride!!!