Cyano

Gastonreef · Nov 21, 2016

I'm battling cyano need info on how to beat it.

cameronh · Nov 21, 2016

You can up your magnesium for a while. Have you tested for phosphates? Nutrients?

cameronh · Nov 21, 2016

#reefsquad

tomtom2245 · Nov 21, 2016

Good old fashioned elbow grease! I have always had luck with manual removal (as much as possible), increased water changes, cut back on feedings a little, and find the source for the nutrients that are causing it to grow.

Squig · Nov 21, 2016

What is your tank flow like?

moreef · Nov 21, 2016

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ReeferDave01 · Nov 21, 2016

When I started in this hobby I had exact same issue. What I've noticed make difference is 10-15% weekly water changes and increased water flow.

CodyRVA · Nov 21, 2016

+1 on manual removal. Increase your nutrient export (Macro algae, GFO, Carbon dosing, mechanical), and decrease the import (cut back on feeding). Check your flow as mentioned. You can use chemicals to treat it, but also as mentioned, this is just a bandaid, not a solution. You must tackle the root of the problem or it will rear its ugly head time and time again.