• Help with cyan.

  • Daniel8015

The problem is as follows: There is cyanobacteria on the sand (the photo is old - it's less now). The aquarium is 94 liters, and the water is reverse osmosis + resin - TDS is zero. Nitrates and phosphates are also zero. There is an algae scrubber, duckweed, and 40% monthly water changes. 10 liters per week. Using marine salt. Lighting is 12 hours. Constantly using30-50 grams of activated carbon. I do not add any chemicals or additives. There is a small amount of cyanobacteria in the algae scrubber, but it goes away when I turn off the light for 2-3 days. I shaded the aquarium for a day, but the cyanobacteria remained the same. It is also different from the cyanobacteria in the sump - it is quite difficult to scrape off the sand with a fingernail. There is no cyanobacteria anywhere else. I did not measure silicates and did not add anything like red slime removers. What am I doing wrong, and how can I

Mitchell7972

Max, please write how you feed the fish and invertebrates. What light do you use?

Theresa5149

If "Nitrates, phosphates - at zero." - then it will pass by itself. The main thing is not to overfeed the fish.

Marie5735

It's been almost half a year since it happened.

Craig7302

Maybe it's worth trying to switch to high-quality branded feeds? Like JBL or Omega One.

Eric5208

Off-topic, even though you changed your avatar, I recognized you by the phrase "activation of stabilization processes."

Ryan

Offtopic I support ASP. I wish the same for you.

Nancy758

In general, cyanobacteria are always present in the aquarium, but sometimes, for unknown reasons, they can take over the entire tank. I'm currently dealing with this myself and have finally decided to try Red Slime Remover. The consequences of using this product have been actively discussed here.

Mary

Max, maybe it's not cyanobacteria? Maybe it's a type of Carolina on the sand. Why do I think so? Because it's very tough for you, and it doesn't come off even with a fingernail. I'm also interested in the height of the aquarium; if it's not more than 40 cm, consider it. The lighting is sufficient; Carolina is thriving in your aquarium, so why not on the sand? Cyanobacteria can be swept away with a brush, but this doesn't yield to a fingernail.

Cassandra7840

I sat and waited for several months, changing the water and cleaning the sand, all without results. And then the moment came to use the medication that I had bought in some American store three years ago; the instructions say that everything will be clean in 48 hours. According to reviews from people who have used it, this is indeed the case, and other animals do not react to its introduction at all.

Mark9853

I used this medication on myself. Indeed, none of the animals showed any signs of dissatisfaction. The cyanosis completely disappeared. Now (about 3 months after using the medication) there is a small patch of cyanosis (see 5) in the sample. It is not increasing, but it is also not decreasing. I am monitoring it.

Denise

A column about 50 cm... Tough little thing! I throw some sand with FRESH water into a jar for 2-3 days - this pink stuff doesn't go away! It's probably not cyanobacteria. I'm afraid to pour chemicals... Even though the reviews are good. Max, to be honest, I didn't think there would be such complications with the food! I looked at how people make food on the logo and did it almost the same way... Not for the sake of saving money. I think everyone knows how much seafood costs now. Now I'll read about OMEGA ONE - to be honest, this is the first time I've heard of it in this context. Yarik, I clean the sump once every 2 weeks. I try not to let it overgrow...

Curtis

And this is already very interesting. If he is indeed so effective and completely harmless, please tell me which demanding pests in your aquarium remained completely indifferent to his presence. Once I witnessed how Anti Red, and we added just a little, almost destroyed the reef. We realized in time and took measures. Although everything was beautifully written on the nice label. Of course. Anti Red is not the same, however...

Christopher4108

All the acroporas, pocilloporas, LPS corals... the fish show no signs of distress. And why bring up some other drug as an example, even if it has a similar name? You should find negative reviews about Red Slim. Moreover, I have no reason not to trust those who shared their experiences and expressed their opinions on this topic.

Joseph

I won't search. I believe they don't exist. Especially when professionals write.

Brent7831

It doesn't look like cyano at all! Cyano resembles a slimy film that comes off quite easily. Could it be Carolina after all?

David4089

So you only feed with dry food? Where can I buy it? I have this food "Tetra ine Granules XL 250ml." Is there a review about it?

Angel2396

No, "it" is not a slimy film and separates with great difficulty...

Chelsea

So it's not cyanobacteria...

Larry9400

For sale here:

Bryan1851

Oh! Thank you! I'm just about to stop by them!

James5103

Yes, I also bought there, get a large aquarium. I also feed with artemia, alternating. TETRA doesn't have good feeds.

Courtney4094

I removed the cyan Zeo with snow. It took me a month instead of 48 hours, but it will last a long time.

Stephanie3084

Did you pour every day? 1 ml per 100 liters of water? Did you add zeobac to the dose? Or just snow?

Wendy2244

I want to try snow too! I'll buy myself a jar! I read that in dry food, after opening, the vitamins evaporate after six months. I'll buy a small one for myself. Since I have a small volume, I think it will be enough...

Joseph8592

The time is 19:10, exactly 48 hours have passed since the introduction of Red Slim. The water in the aquarium turned red and pink in the afternoon; it seems that the cyanobacteria dissolved in the water. Most importantly, there is practically none left on the rocks and sand, even though there was a lot of it, so the treatment is working. Now, according to the instructions, a large water change is needed, which I will do in the evening. I also used snow from KoZa with Zeobak, but at that time, the cyanobacteria were only present episodically.

Thomas5021

We will know that Red Slime Remover works! Another proof that Boyd products are of high quality!

Daniel9952

I have 10 fish, of which 5 are large. It lasted for 3 months mixed with artemia, so decide.

Curtis

I tried everything that was recommended against cyanobacteria, but it didn't help: 1. I played with the light (turned it off for two days) 2. I added Easy Vital and something similar from Fauna 3. I cleaned the rocks with a toothbrush 4. I did a 30% water change once a week 5. I started using KZ: ZEObak, ZEOfood, Coral Snow, etc. The cyanobacteria increased even more. I decided to wait. After about 1.5 months, it started to disappear. By the way, there were a lot of planaria everywhere in huge quantities, and they disappeared. After ZEOspur 2, not only the corals but also the rocks became bleached. Now we are regaining color.

Kenneth2761

every other day 1 per 100 liters, only with bacteria. I initially wanted to buy red slime, but there was a condition - a minimum of 20% water change after the procedure. I really don't have containers for 100 liters at home, so I gave up on it. By the way, I also looked at antired - it doesn't require such large water changes. But it wasn't available at the time in Arovana. I settled on KZ.

Anthony

Did you turn off the foam maker or just remove the bulb so it works like an aerator? How did the fish react? I want to try it myself, but I'm worried that the mandarin fish starts gulping air with its mouth after the foam maker is turned off for more than two hours.

Darrell7542

Yes, I removed the cup and lowered the level as much as possible; a lot of foam builds up at the initial stage, but there are no problems with aeration. I also have a mandarin fish, and I repeat that none of the corals or fish reacted in any way to the addition of the medication, but remember to do a large water change; it is essential.

Richard2180

Coral Snow for combating cyanobacteria should be dosed with the Zeo tank; otherwise, it won't be effective, and it needs to be dosed regularly, unlike Red Slim, which can be applied occasionally. Special attention should also be paid to ZEOspur 2! Due to its incorrect use, so many tanks, both small and large, have already perished. It cannot be used without the rest of the Zeovit complex; more details can be found by reading the Zeoguide, and in general, all this chemistry from KZ requires a thoughtful approach to its application.

Kimberly

Yes, that's right, I agree, with ZEObak you also need ZEOfood, etc. KZ requires clear control, time, and money. RedSlim is better and cheaper in this regard; you just pour it in and see the effect.

Shelby3182

I'm afraid to use chemicals. In a year, two zoanthids died in my aquarium... When I see what happens to people's tanks after using various chemicals, it scares me... However, there are only positive reviews for Red Slim Remover. I figured it out and decided not to spend money on chemicals; instead, I'll save little by little for a 450-liter aquarium.

Angela7060

In the past 10 years, so many have died without chemotherapy.

Brandi

That's true too.

John3142

Coral Snow and ZEObak quickly remove cyanobacteria and do not require additional water changes, and they also work without the Zeovit system. The price for the set is approximately 450. The consumption of snow is 1 ml per 100 liters, and for the tank, it's 1 drop per 100 liters. If you calculate how long it will last, it's not that expensive. I also recommend ZEOzym or BIOPTIM (PRODIBIO) for this set. ZEOspur 2 is very easy to use; yes, it requires feeding corals, but they need to be fed even without it.

Amber

About the speed - you exaggerated. On the Zeovit forum, the recommendation for this combination is 3 weeks. It took me about a month. I don't think it will be any sooner. And again, it all depends on the aquarium.

Derek7322

Three weeks, isn't that fast? Of course, it all depends on the aquarium, and also on the foam separator... if it produces green water instead of skimming, the cyanobacteria can take more than a month to go away.

Robert1845

48 hours will be faster. Now, more than ten days after the administration of the drug, I can confirm that there is no recurrence and no negative effects on other animals are observed.

James4342

I started to comprehensively fight against cyanobacteria (this green stuff is driving me crazy) in the second week, I'm adding snow and bacteria according to the schedule, I changed the cartridges in the osmosis system (during this, I discovered the absence of a carbon cartridge, maybe that's how it should be or I was deceived?) so far there hasn't been much effect... I'm cleaning the glass twice a day.

Jason

Cyan seems like red or burgundy. What does greenery have to do with it?

Tricia7885

It's not true, yours can be brown too... I definitely have one like that.

Leah

it seems like your words about greenery)

Jacqueline5976

I had the same issue with cyanobacteria.............I recommend 1. not overfeeding the fish 2. buy Chemipur............it's a "bomb" product, a jar costs 20 currency units, and it lasts for half a year.

Nicole

Odessa, Maxim doesn't have cyan, but Carolina on the sand. Max, I am ready to buy the top layer of sand, the red one.

Darrell7542

Lyokha, don't talk nonsense. It's just a bad photo. What Carolina? It's really cyan.

Robert5335

Maxim replied that no, "it" is not a mucous film and separates with great difficulty... and he wrote that. In the sand, I have not cyanobacteria, but most likely Carolina. Since when I took the sand in a separate jar, it did not turn white even after a week, while cyanobacteria disappears in a day or two without light. So that's the situation... So it's debatable, but the fact that Carolina can be found in the sand in aquariums is true.

Alyssa1438

that means I will buy As I send the package - I will adjust it We will also check... I'm not claiming - I'm just saying that it looks very much like Carolina and very unlike Cyano

Cheryl9296

sell Leha a couple of kilos of cyan)))

Kevin

I will be the first. He who laughs last, laughs best.

Kimberly

Off-topic

Joshua448

Come on, I'm just teasing. No hard feelings.

Steven757

Everything is fine, I'm just very curious. I saw Carolina growing in coarse sand. Maybe Max's is like that too, then we will cultivate it.

Jennifer5371

I overcame everything, 2 days everything is clean... snow + cartridge replacement in the osmosis = cyan death in 2 weeks!

Cynthia6578

Off-topic This is what a persistent and determined marine aquarist can achieve through constant self-improvement!