Red Algea Again

nanoreef

Member
i think that cyano is starting to take over my tank again soooo i was thinking that i would get some ultra life red slime away a few more snails and crabs and do 1 weekly water changes insted of 2 week water changes as well as cut back on feeding ??? sound good ???
Let Me Kno :happyfish
Cheers,
Brad
 

c1rusx02

Member
i used red slime medication... it was by ULTRALIFE REEF PRODCUTS... and called RED SLIME REMOVER... it was a yellow powder that i had to dissolve in water then pour into my tank
it was safe on inverts and fish... and it worked really welll for me
 
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tuningvis

Guest
have you try'd removing the mass of it when it grows... and how long are your bulbs on for?
 
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ivanfj

Guest
Are you using RO/DI water???
There's also some product named Chemi-clean. That also helps getting rid of cyano bacteria.
 

dory36

Member
I had a pretty bad outbreak of this recently in my 75. A guy at my lfs told me when I siphon out my water during my water changes to siphon the red stuff as well. It went right up the tube and I didn't have to use any medicine. I used the Chemi-clean when I had my nano and I lost my cleaner shrimp. Good luck to you---this stuff is annoying and ugly!
 

homebrew

New Member
Most of the anti-cyano products can help knock it back or temporarily kill most of it, but IMO you are on the right path of trying to cure the problem instead of the symptom (water changes, cut back on feeding, etc.). Cyano cylces and can keep coming back until the cause is fixed.
I found that the big Mexican Turbos will eat cyano. To get rid of my outbreak, I got my nitrates under control, added a couple Turbos, cut back feedings, cleaned/changed filter media more often, increased water flow, and siphoned the cyano out where/when possible. It took me several months (at least) but it is gone (for) now.
I used the ultralife product and it helped a bit, but mine was so out of control that I had to fix the root of the problem. You must take care with most of the anti-cyano products. They will usually make the skimmer go crazy and you have to either turn them off or early shut them down. I have read of many who have lost fish or inverts because the oxygen level can drop substantially during treatment.
HTH,
Greg
 

jacksdad

Member
Homebrew:
A little off topic, but what kind of beer do you make, kit or all mash? Before my brewing partner moved away I used to make homebrew also. Our niche was specialty brew. Coffee stouts, raspberry wheat, etc. I really miss brewing.
Bob
 

homebrew

New Member
Originally Posted by jacksdad
Homebrew:
A little off topic, but what kind of beer do you make, kit or all mash? Before my brewing partner moved away I used to make homebrew also. Our niche was specialty brew. Coffee stouts, raspberry wheat, etc. I really miss brewing.
Bob
"Kit or mash?" Neither... or I should say a combination. Most are from combo of bulk malt, grain and hops that I get when I visit my old home of Seattle. I like malt for ease, but usually sparge some grain for extra flavor and body. I keg instead of bottle because I'm lazy. I make everything from medium ales to IPA to stouts. I personally prefer IPA or similar but enjoy anything with flavor (except fruit, I must admit... tried many, but never got into fruit in beer). Now a good coffee stout? Your talkin' my language!
Now back on topic... I do NOT brew cyano-flavored beer!

Greg
 

jacksdad

Member
Greg,
Kegging is the only way to go. We would use pop/soda syrup containers that are used at soda fountains and/or bars. They worked great. When I said kit or mash I meant did you make it from scrarch or buy malt. We used to grind our own grain and everything. It was about a 7 to 8 hour project. We would take turns staying sober to watch the kettle, if we didn't...BOIL OVER everytime!
Bob
 

laddy

Active Member
.....now where did I leave that carboy at? :joy: :joy: :joy:
Ontopic, cut your lights if you haven't already.
....and check the temp of your primary, it's a lager for christ sake
 

nanoreef

Member
Woke Up this morning and BAM all of the red slime was gone off the sand !!! i think was the big mexican turbos now theres a rock with some and a rock with a little bit more than some so today iam going to go and get the slime away stuff as well as cut back on lighting here is my light cycle tell me if there is antthing i can change
Morning Antintic 1h
T-5 1h
PC's come one 8h
Night Time
PC's Off
T-5 1h
Antintic 2h
DARKNESS
 
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