Cyano?

[mr11]

What do you guys think? Pretty thick mats of this stuff all of a sudden growing everywhere.

@twilliard

 

[BoneXriffic]

Are there the tiny little bubbles on it?

 

[mr11]

There really aren't many bubbles. Maybe a few here and there

 

[BoneXriffic]

The bubbles, as i learned from @twilliard , are a good indication that it is cyano. Thats a mighty outbreak. I do believe only definitive way to tell is through a scope. Also check into his (i assume twillard is a he lol ive never checked) his peroxcide dosing and other tips.

My personal opinion how ever is yes, cyano

 

[Bj’s Reef]

I'm Having the same problem right now.

 

[cameronh]

There really aren't many bubbles. Maybe a few here and there

That is cyano. If you want to knock it out in one day, buy this stuff called red slime. Look it up on youtube. I used it once.....The end. Lol. Just keep the water aerated for a few days while using it. Your lfs should carry it. Hope this helps

 

[mr11]

Thanks. It is quite the outbreak, came out of nowhere over the course of 1 week. And it's irritating coral. I read through that peroxide thread and I'm thinking of giving it a shot. I think he mentioned spirulina or something like that might look similar as well?

 

[mr11]

It also corresponded to an increase in my tank temperature. Coincidence?

 

[twilliard]

For all who is reading this and has cyanobacteria issues (confirmed) please visit my thread here https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/back-at-it-peroxide-vrs-cyanobacteria.241002/