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DOMINATOR 05-15-2011 03:25 AM

CYANO AND BUBBLES!!! !@#$%^&
 
Whats up with that??? Cyano is spreading and bubbles are apearing....is there ever a moment to relax and enjoy???:sad: What do i do to get rid of these two things???

The Grizz 05-15-2011 03:51 AM

You need to improve your water quality, reduce your nitrates & nitrites, reduce feeding so there is no leftover uneaten food hitting the bottom of your tank & more water changes. What size of tank and skimmer do you have?

DOMINATOR 05-15-2011 03:55 AM

cyano and bubbles
 
i have almost 280 gallons in my system, just did a 25percent water change and nitrites are zero.....i guess ill try to feed less but i dont feed much to begin with

xtreme 05-15-2011 04:06 AM

Increasing flow usually helps. Also, make sure your lamps aren't too old.

The Grizz 05-15-2011 04:07 AM

Ok... What is you light cycle/ length? What are you using for lighting?

DOMINATOR 05-15-2011 04:09 AM

lights
 
4 bulb, 2 whites 2 blues, moonlights from kevin....8 hours on...

The Grizz 05-15-2011 04:17 AM

Need to be a little more specific, I am guessing T5's. What make, Kelvin rating & age of bulbs.

DOMINATOR 05-15-2011 04:22 AM

Lights
 
T5 brand new 2 weeks old, not sure of the brand

DOMINATOR 05-15-2011 04:23 AM

Kelvin rtg
 
I think 10000

DOMINATOR 05-15-2011 04:24 AM

Lights
 
Same one he uses on all his tanks at the shop


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