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[nathancaspi]

what is this
how do i fix it

 

[PanchoG]

That looks like cyano.

 

[nathancaspi]

That looks like cyano.

how do i get rid of it

 

[PanchoG]

how do i get rid of it

You have to vacuum it, notmally is a result of low nutrients. If your NO3 and PO4 are too low you can increase the your feeding. Do not let it cover your rocks as it may kills your corals.

 

[vetteguy53081]

First give it the cyano test. Turf algae will remain unless scrubbed whereas cyano will blow away loose with gentle bursts from a turkey baster. When loosened, net it or siphon it up.
Cyano blooms typically start when water nutrient concentrations go haywire. Just like when you eat too much sugar and your waistline starts to bloom, the same happens in your tank when concentrations of phosphate, nitrate and other organic compounds are too high.
Some of the most common causes include:
- Protein skimmer which fills water with tiny air bubbles. As bubbles form from the reaction chamber, dissolved organic compound molecules stick to them. Foam forms at the surface of the water and is then transferred to a collection cup, where it rests as skimmate
- Overstocking / overfeeding, your aquarium with nutrients is often the culprit of a cyano bloom
- Adding live rock that isn’t completely cured which acts like a breeding ground for red slime algae
- If you don’t change your water with enough frequency, you’ll soon have a brightly colored red slime algae bloom. Regular water changes dilute nutrients that feed cyanobacteria and keeps your tank beautifully clear
- Using a water source with nitrates or phosphates is like rolling out the welcome mat for cyano. Tap water is an example
- Inadequate water flow, or movement, is a leading cause of cyano blooms. Slow moving water combined with excess dissolved nutrients is a recipe for pervasive red slime algae development

I recommend to reduce white light intensity or even turn them off for 5-7 days. Add liquid bacteria daily for a week during the day at 1.5ml per 10 gallons. Add Hydrogen peroxide at night at 1ml per 10 gallons. Add a pouch of chemipure Elite which will balance phos and nitrate and keep them in check.

After the week, add a few snails such as cerith, margarita, astrea and nassarius plus 6-8 blue leg hermits to take control.

 

[czoolander]

There is a product that destroys cyano bacteria . Chemiclean. Totally reef safe . The only downside is it will reduce oxygen levels in your tank so make sure you run your protein skimmer while you treat this product. Also your skimmer will go nuts and over flow for a few days this is normal but keep it running for oxygenation. but yeah chemiclean destroyed my cyano bacteria in days .

 

[vetteguy53081]

There is a product that destroys cyano bacteria . Chemiclean. Totally reef safe . The only downside is it will reduce oxygen levels in your tank so make sure you run your protein skimmer while you treat this product. Also your skimmer will go nuts and over flow for a few days this is normal but keep it running for oxygenation. but yeah chemiclean destroyed my cyano bacteria in days .

Alternative, not a total solution. Must attack the organics that are causing it.