I'm losing my battle w Cyano.. What's best to try?

Jhuneke · Mar 31, 2016

So .. My rodi is 0 tds.. Got good flow.. Don't overfeed. And have a fuge full of chaeto.
My trates are @ 10 ppm .. No gha or other algae. I do run gfo .. But it's overdue now, need to change. But wasn't helping anyway :/
Tank is mostly lps mixed reef w a lot of nems as well..and a huge Squamosa clam( 9")
The red death is creeping over everything.. Siphoning is becoming a pita.. What have you done to battle it back?
TIA

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campge · Mar 31, 2016

Worked for me......

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LAreefguy · Mar 31, 2016

Iv had good luck using chemiclean. Just take off the skimmer cup so its still keeping your water oxygenated. It hasn't failed me yet! How old are your light bulbs?

Jhuneke · Mar 31, 2016

Thanks.. Do you continue to dose daily to prevent? Or just to treat?

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Zoarder · Mar 31, 2016

campge said:

+1 but that's pricey... some even add an air stone to attach to cyano so it lifts it

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Jhuneke · Mar 31, 2016

LAreefguy said:

I have new LEDs. Was considering the chemiclean.. But was nervous about how safe it really is? No issues for inverts?

Jhuneke · Mar 31, 2016

Zoarder said:

I've been using a baster to lift off then siphon.. But it's impossible not to miss some in the water column

campge · Mar 31, 2016

Zoarder said:

Well worth it though

LAreefguy · Mar 31, 2016

Nope, just follow the instructions and it should take it right out. That being said these treatments are generally bandaids there is an underlying cause that is something that we need to figure out. Thats why I ask about bulbs cause you mentioned everything else that could cause cyan and they are all in check.

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Zoarder · Mar 31, 2016

Jhuneke said:

No, i meant the air bubbles will attach to the cyano and go on the overflow but you need what Jerry posted

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Jhuneke · Mar 31, 2016

Zoarder said:

Is it safer than chemiclean? And is it a forever thing, or just to beat down the bacteria?

Jhuneke · Mar 31, 2016

It's pissing me off good... Never had it before.. Now I can't keep up with it

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LAreefguy · Mar 31, 2016

I personally haven't had any issues i have a large nem and lots of coral and cuc. If thats a concern that really worries you, read its reviews on amazon and marine depot. Maybe that will give you a better idea if its something you would be ok using. I use it about once a year.

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campge · Mar 31, 2016

Jhuneke said:

I think it's more beneficial for your corals since it's not only for Cyano and no water change after treatment...You just dose while needed and done

organism · Mar 31, 2016

campge said:

On a side note a materials specialist on rc showed coral snow is basically calcium carbonate, much cheaper that route imo

campge · Mar 31, 2016

organism said:

Your right seen that...

organism · Mar 31, 2016

Bunch of people have tried it with exactly the same results as coral snow, I've been meaning to pick some up but have been lazy...

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2509907

gonumber24 · Mar 31, 2016

I've used chemiclean several times on reef tanks to success. Just follow the instructions.

Justkeepswimming · Mar 31, 2016

I have crazy cyano as well. I started dosing zeo cyano clean and coral snow and had two pieces of Sps bleach on me. Idk how I feel about them...

sharkbait · Mar 31, 2016

I just did a 3 days lights out and it really helped me

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