So i have started getting cyano bloom in my aquarium from last month or so.. the aquarium is 10 months old... i initially thought it is because the tank is maturing.. but its been there for over a month.. i syphon out the red algae regularly.. been diligent with the water changes.. dont feed too much at a time... i also increased the flow by adding a mp10 in my 34 gallon tank... nothing is seem to be working... do I just need to be more patient and continue doing these things? i dont want to go via the chemical route..
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Grrrr.. how to get rid of cyano???
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Do you have a skimmer on this system?
It sounds like you have a pretty good process and equipment. I'd say to do frequent WC's like mentioned above and you can also cut the light period. Larry's food is great and really clean so I do t think you're feeding is the problem. As mentioned, tank is still young (I'm in the same boat) so power through this, it should pass
I dont think so.?
http://www.pacificeastaquaculture.com/Pacific-Cyano-Grazer-Snail-Prodview.html
I don't know if they do a good job.
dcforester1
Finally enjoying my tank
I use Dr Tims Waste away. Its all natural, and works great. They have a bunch of different products, but the waste away is what I used for my outbreak.
Good Luck
Derek
Good Luck
Derek
I'm in the same boat also. New tank- Bought used 3 weeks ago with LR and sand and filter media... mini cycle. All params have been good since about a week after I got it..
But cyano bloom. I'm guessing my water (not ro/di) has phosphates since the bloom started BEFORE adding fish. I added a powerhead, and it seems to be dying off, but it is still in the sand, and ugly. I tried syphoning, but the sand is fine and it picks up more sand than cyano..
But cyano bloom. I'm guessing my water (not ro/di) has phosphates since the bloom started BEFORE adding fish. I added a powerhead, and it seems to be dying off, but it is still in the sand, and ugly. I tried syphoning, but the sand is fine and it picks up more sand than cyano..
Honestly,the only thing I've ever seen a powerhead do to cyano (once it's formed)is roll it neatly on the sand bed.
I think the reason most people mention PHs is that it helps keep food from settling on the sand bed and causing the cyano outbreak.
I've seen cyano on PHs before and it had no effect in it growing.
I have a few patches of cyano here and there.But,I know what caused it.
I fed some reef chili a few nights and I'm sure some settled here and there and became nitrates to fuel the bloom.
I think the reason most people mention PHs is that it helps keep food from settling on the sand bed and causing the cyano outbreak.
I've seen cyano on PHs before and it had no effect in it growing.
I have a few patches of cyano here and there.But,I know what caused it.
I fed some reef chili a few nights and I'm sure some settled here and there and became nitrates to fuel the bloom.
dont the brittles eat the fish?
newenglandreef
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Honestly, I'm sure the other methods work--but a long term solution so it doesn't just come back would be get a good balance on your nutrients and keep you system clean (skimmer cup, power heads, etc). That's my view anyway.
