cyano

[BliffBlam]

Since cyano is considered more of a bacteria, would a uv sterilizer help with its removal?

[lanman]

Since cyano is considered more of a bacteria, would a uv sterilizer help with its removal?

 

Apparently most of us just don't know

 

bob

[Jan]

I posted a few links about cyano on this thread for another member.

http://www.wamas.org/forums/index.php?show...rt=#entry281263

Since cyano is considered more of a bacteria, would a uv sterilizer help with its removal?

[Almon]

Apparently most of us just don't know

 

[Smoothtriqueter]

Having struggled with cyano myself for the last 6 months or so (running an oversized UV on my 65) I can say no to that effect. But it is true.......Water change Water change Water change! Not untill I got under a STRICT routine of changing a little over 30% a month that I saw a reduction in the rate of grow back. Still not completely gone but now I can go a week without it covering the sand! Really I get tiere of reading it and im sure it gets exhausting saying it but being diligent in maintaining chemistry and lighting is a key to keeping out the pests. Hope this helps, I think I answered the question.

[reefmontalvo]

Cyano is an opportunistic bacterium. It will take advantage of the excess nutrients in the tank. If you introduce other bacteria in the tank it will out complete the cyano. A good bacteria would be like micro bacter 7 from Brightwell. Along with proper water flow and lights. There have been times were I go months with no water changes. The name of the game with cyano is reducing the excess nutrients.

[onux20]

Removal of excess nutrients was the cure for me. Someone on WAMAS suggested rinsing PE Mysis with fresh water (I used RO/DI) prior to feeding to the tank. Cyano was gone shortly after adopting that technique. Along with keeping up in my water changes.

Ron