Cyano

[newtoreef]

I think I have an outbreak of cyano algae...?? Any recommendations how to get rid of cyano algae ??

[GraffitiSpotCorals]

I just let mine run its course and did weekly water changes. I just let it mat up and pulled it out with a net. How old is the tank?

[schenktank]

sometimes i got emerald crabs to eat it but syphoning it or wait til it gets thick and pull out the big red boogie. more waterflow in that spot will help too. wont let it grab hold.

[newtoreef]

the tank is running since end of October 2011.

Edited January 14, 2012 by newtoreef

[Dr.eclipse]

id cut back on feeding, less feeding means less nutrients in the tank.

syphoning, manually removable will be your best bet though.

Edited January 14, 2012 by Dr.eclipse

[wvreef]

+1 with what everyone is telling you to do...It will take several weeks to get it all out of the tank....best thing to do is to cut back on feeding and cut the amount of light back as well... I did weekly water changes and when you do them suck as much out as you can while doing the water change...I only feed my fish one time a day and that is what ever they can eat in 2 min and no more....

[newtoreef]

Great !! thanks a lot for all the advice.

 

 

[Reefoholic]

Do not panic! Everyone has been thru cyano outbreaks before! It shall pass with regular water changes and less feeding...

 

 

 

 

[newtoreef]

awesome