Chemiclean red slime remover
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abeandlulu
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I have also used it and it works great. with no Ill effects in my tank. but like stated above. Try and get rid of it naturally.
novahobbies
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It works. I've used it, and corals, shrimps, snails, anemones all came through undamaged. It's a band-aid, though, not a real solution to the basic problem. Look for the big causes of cyano - nitrates, phosphates, and low low among others - to really solve the problem. But in the meantime, yes, red slime remover will temporarily kill off the stuff that's growing in there without any major issues to your inverts.
carlos413
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Originally Posted by luvmyreef
http:///forum/post/3146221
Yes, I have used it many times, with good results, but many on here will tell you to try and get rid of the cyano naturally before thinking of adding chemicals...and I do tend to agree....I just got fed up with fighting the stuff and wasnt able to enjoy my tank....
I did I had a phosphates out of my tap 2ppm. I am buying ro water, I have done two water changes since. I got the green hair under control but this red slime is driveing me nuts. I figure I can get this and get rid of it. It should not come back since I am usei g ro water.
http:///forum/post/3146221
Yes, I have used it many times, with good results, but many on here will tell you to try and get rid of the cyano naturally before thinking of adding chemicals...and I do tend to agree....I just got fed up with fighting the stuff and wasnt able to enjoy my tank....
I did I had a phosphates out of my tap 2ppm. I am buying ro water, I have done two water changes since. I got the green hair under control but this red slime is driveing me nuts. I figure I can get this and get rid of it. It should not come back since I am usei g ro water.
luvmyreef
Active Member
Originally Posted by carlos413
http:///forum/post/3146242
I did I had a phosphates out of my tap 2ppm. I am buying ro water, I have done two water changes since. I got the green hair under control but this red slime is driveing me nuts. I figure I can get this and get rid of it. It should not come back since I am usei g ro water.
Well, those are good interventions...You might also check the flow of water in your tank..suction it off your substrate with each water change, watch your feedings, etc. .Chemiclean will remove it ,but if the cause is still there it might come right back,,,,mine did not....but every tank is different...
http:///forum/post/3146242
I did I had a phosphates out of my tap 2ppm. I am buying ro water, I have done two water changes since. I got the green hair under control but this red slime is driveing me nuts. I figure I can get this and get rid of it. It should not come back since I am usei g ro water.
Well, those are good interventions...You might also check the flow of water in your tank..suction it off your substrate with each water change, watch your feedings, etc. .Chemiclean will remove it ,but if the cause is still there it might come right back,,,,mine did not....but every tank is different...
carlos413
Member
Originally Posted by luvmyreef
http:///forum/post/3146250
Well, those are good interventions...You might also check the flow of water in your tank..suction it off your substrate with each water change, watch your feedings, etc. .Chemiclean will remove it ,but if the cause is still there it might come right back,,,,mine did not....but every tank is different...
I have two korilla # two's will i need more flow than that? I was thinking that might be the problem.
http:///forum/post/3146250
Well, those are good interventions...You might also check the flow of water in your tank..suction it off your substrate with each water change, watch your feedings, etc. .Chemiclean will remove it ,but if the cause is still there it might come right back,,,,mine did not....but every tank is different...
I have two korilla # two's will i need more flow than that? I was thinking that might be the problem.
luvmyreef
Active Member
Originally Posted by carlos413
http:///forum/post/3146310
I have two korilla # two's will i need more flow than that? I was thinking that might be the problem.
What size tank?
http:///forum/post/3146310
I have two korilla # two's will i need more flow than that? I was thinking that might be the problem.
What size tank?
luvmyreef
Active Member
DUH...nevermind, i looked at your profile...a 55g? Well, if it is a standard size, I would say no, I run koralia #3 on my 75. But flow can be a part of the problem.... So IMO try Chemiclean, but still suction it all off your substrate...increase your flow. maintain proper pH between 8.1 and 8.4. A high pH helps discourage aggressive growth of Red Slime Algae. Supplement existing filtration with phosphate-removing chemical filter media.Use a quality source water. This will help prevent buildup of excess minerals in aquarium water from the get-go.
gio28
Active Member
i used it and it helped me get rid of some...not all. i think the slime builds up an immunity to it after a while because when i used it last there was no effect at all. good flow and proper feeding and maintenance is the key. i still have mine and im working to get rid of it still.
carlos413
Member
Originally Posted by luvmyreef
http:///forum/post/3146322
DUH...nevermind, i looked at your profile...a 55g? Well, if it is a standard size, I would say no, I run koralia #3 on my 75. But flow can be a part of the problem.... So IMO try Chemiclean, but still suction it all off your substrate...increase your flow. maintain proper pH between 8.1 and 8.4. A high pH helps discourage aggressive growth of Red Slime Algae. Supplement existing filtration with phosphate-removing chemical filter media.Use a quality source water. This will help prevent buildup of excess minerals in aquarium water from the get-go.
so i should add another power head?
http:///forum/post/3146322
DUH...nevermind, i looked at your profile...a 55g? Well, if it is a standard size, I would say no, I run koralia #3 on my 75. But flow can be a part of the problem.... So IMO try Chemiclean, but still suction it all off your substrate...increase your flow. maintain proper pH between 8.1 and 8.4. A high pH helps discourage aggressive growth of Red Slime Algae. Supplement existing filtration with phosphate-removing chemical filter media.Use a quality source water. This will help prevent buildup of excess minerals in aquarium water from the get-go.
so i should add another power head?
I would not use it except as a last ditch effort, and I do mean last effort, to resolve the problem other ways.