cyano battle lol

[Reef Pilot]

Well, there have certainly been enough discussions about cyano lately.... But not sure where it comes from, or if it can be transferred. Have never researched Prodibio, so can't speak to that.

Like I've said many times here, though, MB7 has worked for me, and no more outbreaks for 2+ years now. Before that I had huge problems with it, similar to many others here.

You do have to kill the cyano first with Chemiclean (MB7 is a preventative, and will not kill cyano), then go on the heavy MB7 dose for 2 weeks, followed by the regular low dose for another month or two, and if all looks good, you can cut that in half again. Also, contrary to the instructions, I never had to shut off my skimmer, even during the heavy dose period

If you see any signs of it coming back again, go back to the heavy dose for a week or so, and then back to the regular. I had to do that a couple times at the beginning (but I had a really high nutrient tank then). But have not had to do that for a couple years now.

[Doug]

Thanks. I added my chemiclean

I think the last time I had cyno was on my sand about 10yrs ago. There is absolutely no reason for it in my 30g, unless its a transfer thing.

I dont know how it just happens for no reason. Unless its related to the eggcrate where it growing. None on the rock. Of course its getting on all my frags, that I blow off several times a day.

[Doug]

Does it take all 48hrs.....24 hrs and mine still the same ?

[wreck]

I left mine 3 days . After 24 mine looked sinikar but after 48 it was virtually gonzo!!

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by michika

"Cheap"? Right...cheap is relative don't forget.

Per the Brightwell page for dosing instructions; high nutrient is 5mL/25g for the first two weeks, then you switch to the low nutrient dosing levels which is 5mL/50g. Currently my tank has a volume of 600g, soon to be about 750g. Using the 600g number on a large tank like mine I'd be dosing in EXCESS of 120mL/day at the initial dosing recommendation and then about 60mL/day. A 2L bottle is $40.10 at JL (excluding shipping and taxes). A 2L bottle will last me 16.66 days at the high nutrient dosing amount. The lower dosing would last a little more then a month; 36.36 days. Therefor I could expect to have a fixed monthly cost of $40 + shipping & taxes. That isn't particularly economic. Add in the fix costs of running your tank (utilities, food, salt, etc.) and you can be easily paying out a large monthly cost for your hobby enjoyment.

Catherine, was just wondering further how my costs with a 230g system are only $20/year, while you were looking at $40/ mo with a 600g system. The Brightwell instructions state no more than 5 ml/50g/week (not per day) for a stable, low nutrient system. So, if I do the math on your tank, the costs should be less than $80 for a full year.

And remember these are seed bacteria, so Brightwell says this dosage can be decreased by a further 50% over time to maintain a stable, low nutrient system. I think this means that you need to keep your nitrates and phosphates low. But even with your very large 600g system, your costs could be less than $40 per year. So again, I do consider that cheap, considering all the benefits (not just cyano prevention) that MB7 provides.

[wreck]

Well cyano is gone. Nitrates after a 20 gallon wc are 10 ppm. Skimmer is bonkers loll.

How long should I wait to do another wc?

[wreck]

Well cyano is gone. Nitrates after a 20 gallon wc are 10 ppm. Skimmer is bonkers loll.

How long should I wait to do another wc?

[darkreef]

25% ever 24 hours over three days then start pouring out the skimmer in the sink till it returns to normal. That's what I did anyways . I also blew my rocks off each time to get the dead stuff the cyano had suffocated into the siphon . Then cleaned any power heads , return pumps and glass.

Then have fun preventing it from coming back ...
I don't have a lick of algae but I still get carpets of cyano if I'm not carefull

Forgot to dip a frag a few weeks ago bam out break

I'm so sick of dosing that I just manually fight it.. Sick of loosing skimmers

[brotherd]

Well, well, well. Guess who is having a re visit with cyano. Good times...not.

[darkreef]

I just beat it without using chemicals !! One week cyano free