cyano problems

[sssmasss]

hey guys.. i used to have cyano problem and could not get rid of.. i then break down my tank.. but i want to start up again..

i was just wonder what can i do to solve it in case it show up again..


i used ro water
cycled water for 45-60 days
water changed every week
pH level normal
nitrite, nitrate, phosphate level normal
light on about 7 to 8 hours per night
...


at first i thought it was the flow.. thus added two powerhead.. didnt work

stopped feeding for 3 days.. didnt work
light out for 3 days..didnt work..


that was when i gave upll.... heheh

 

[abraha]

How long did you wait to see if the changes worked? Sometimes it takes a while to get rid of it after you get everything right.

 

[Wes]

feeding? phosphate? skimmer? lots of stuff can help you get rid of cyano, but it can be quite a battle.

 

[coral diver]

How old is the tank?

 

[dc_909]

What kind of cyano?

some are easier than others

 

[rmor]

Also, what kind of salt are you using? Sometimes with natural seawater or bad saltmixes you will get cyano.

 

[b_shady]

I ust to have a really bad cyano problem and did a lot of stuff to fix it. I use cyano remover i used phosphate pads, more flow less lighting, I also tried charcoal for a few weeks which helped big time and stayed up with water changes. Try a few different things and give it time. Also when doing water changes make sure you remove as much of the cyano as possiable.

 

[Chamelius]

What I did for my cyno problem was to not turn on the light for 2-3 day, however, my tank at the moment is fish/crab/shrimp/snail tank

 

[sssmasss]

How long did you wait to see if the changes worked? Sometimes it takes a while to get rid of it after you get everything right.

3 weeks or 2 weeks some days.. dont remember anymore bro

 

[sssmasss]

feeding? phosphate? skimmer? lots of stuff can help you get rid of cyano, but it can be quite a battle.

i stop feeding regularly... phosphate level fine.. skimmer working great...

 

[sssmasss]

How old is the tank?

only last about 7-8 months.. didnt lasted. long...

previously i had another one and it lasted like 3 years.. and because of moving i decided to quit reefing.. but yeah.. when i started it again it only last 7-8 month before cyano took over

 

[sssmasss]

Also, what kind of salt are you using? Sometimes with natural seawater or bad saltmixes you will get cyano.

i got the salt from petsmart.. i think the brand was "Instant Ocean Synthetic Sea Salt"

 

[sssmasss]

What kind of cyano?

some are easier than others

i had no idea.. it would be better if i knew.. too bad i didnt...:thumpdown:

 

[sssmasss]

I ust to have a really bad cyano problem and did a lot of stuff to fix it. I use cyano remover i used phosphate pads, more flow less lighting, I also tried charcoal for a few weeks which helped big time and stayed up with water changes. Try a few different things and give it time. Also when doing water changes make sure you remove as much of the cyano as possiable.

did all that... i even put snails in there so they could eat cyano.. which they did at first and then they stopped...

 

[sssmasss]

What I did for my cyno problem was to not turn on the light for 2-3 day, however, my tank at the moment is fish/crab/shrimp/snail tank

turn on the light? i thought u were suppose to turn it off so it cyano cannot get nutrient from light to live...

 

[Chamelius]

turn on the light? i thought u were suppose to turn it off so it cyano cannot get nutrient from light to live...

Yes, turn off, sorry. I wrote that late last night after I had to do an emergency water change and sand cleaning. (My two turbos died and one of my other snails started to just not look right. as well, my fishes were acting off)

 

[abraha]

3 weeks or 2 weeks some days.. dont remember anymore bro

Sometimes it takes longer... This hobby requires A LOT of patience. :afraid:

 

[crimsontopper]

i had a bad cyano issue and then i added my pistol shrimp and his goby, changed my salt and now there is no more cyano

 

[sps4mytank]

check ro, if not that, turn off lights for a few days, quit feeding the tank for a few days, and make water changes. siphon as much as you can, skim...skim...i did this and my cyano problem was gone. I had a really bad case of it too.

 

[philv]

http://www.marinedepot.com/Blue_Lif...dications-Blue_Life_USA-BL2151-FIMERM-vi.html used this stuff, worked like a charm