cyano outbreak,

cdness · Nov 17, 2014

I fought cyano for many, many months using natural ways described on the web. I dosed bacteria, turned off lights, increased flow, water changes, GFO, Carbon, lanthanum chloride, wet skimming, fish fasting, etc and it had temporary but never permanent affects on the cyano.

I caved and dosed ChemiClean according to their directions and the cyano was gone in a few days. I have been three months Cyano free and have become a supporter of the ChemiClean product 100%. My coral polyp extension has increased, my sand is cleaner, and overall the tank just looks better. If you have battled and are at your wit's end, ChemiClean worked for me.

Mstanker · Nov 17, 2014

I have a 3 head candy cane"since July' duncan, zoa "pink", Hammer green,

Randy Holmes-Farley · Nov 17, 2014

Mstanker said:
I have a 3 head candy cane"since July' duncan, zoa "pink", Hammer green,

And your concern, aside from cyano is the corals are not growing fast enough?

Mstanker · Nov 18, 2014

Good morning everyone,

Ya, the corals to me seem not to be growing, I know its got to be something really simple that im missing. Because everything i look at chemisty is on the correct lvl's. The only thing that i cant test for is phosphate on the low end.

Randy Holmes-Farley · Nov 18, 2014

I can't tell what the nutrient levels are, but if they are low, then feeding something like amino acids may be helpful.

If they are not low, but instead are too high, then bringing them down may increase growth, especially of hard corals.

So alkalinity and calcium are OK?

Mstanker · Nov 18, 2014

i tested last week and cal was 440 and alk was 8.1. so i'd say they are ok. All of the key testing items are correct. But with the "red algae cyano", growing then the phosphate would have to be high correct? If it will grow the algae good, then would i be at the point that it will stop the growth of the corals. I'll state that my frags: zoa's,duncan,hammer, look healthy but no new heads in awhile.

carolinareefguy · Nov 18, 2014

Chemiclean is awesome and 100% reef safe. Just follow the instructions.

Randy Holmes-Farley · Nov 18, 2014

Mstanker said:
i tested last week and cal was 440 and alk was 8.1. so i'd say they are ok. All of the key testing items are correct. But with the "red algae cyano", growing then the phosphate would have to be high correct? If it will grow the algae good, then would i be at the point that it will stop the growth of the corals. I'll state that my frags: zoa's,duncan,hammer, look healthy but no new heads in awhile.

Yes, that is likely correct.

Mstanker · Nov 19, 2014

So would you dose white ving. or try a product made by someone. Needing to take the steps to get these little frags on the move. haha

Randy Holmes-Farley · Nov 19, 2014

Vinegar is a fine choice to try. It's what I use. Just watch that the vinegar itself doesn't boost the cyano.

moulton712 · Nov 19, 2014

Chemipure elite helps a lot from personal experience.

Mstanker · Nov 19, 2014

Would 15ml be alot to start out?

All Delight · Nov 19, 2014

siphon out what you can, cut back on feeding, if it's on the sandbed add some conch snails.

I would not dose vodka.

Remember keep it simple, less is more, and nothing good happens fast (so your cyano problems will not disappear in a week).

Randy Holmes-Farley · Nov 19, 2014

Mstanker said:
Would 15ml be alot to start out?

In a 125? That may be a bit high for a starting dose. You don't want the cyano to be the main consumer of the organics. Maybe 5 mL.

Mstanker · Nov 19, 2014

OK, today is day 3 on a dark sump.

Cory · Nov 19, 2014

Fwiw I'm not sure if there is a correlation between winter and closing the windows and Co2. I seems to recall something like this. In my tank I've now got a few small patches of cyano. And now that it's winter the windows are closed.

NanaReefer · Nov 20, 2014

Have you tried to find out where the PO4 is coming from? Where's the cyano coming from? This is a pretty new tank right? What all have you been dosing? What are you feeding?

Mstanker · Nov 24, 2014

Ya its a new tank, Since June 1. I have went to a 1 day feeding. Also cut back on feeding on the corals. I also bought some chemiclean going to see how that turns out. Ill have to see in 48hrs.

Mstanker · Dec 1, 2014

Alright i just got a Low ultra phos. tester by hanna. I have done 2 test both say 0 on the test. Also just tested my water para. cal=440 alk=8 mag=1540, and everything else are in the 0 range. So now that i know my phosphates are down. Im going to wait another 4 months to see how things go. With these para being stated would you all think corals should grow ok in my tank.