Reefer_Madness November 11, 2015 Share November 11, 2015 So I have an issue with byprosis on some new rock I added to the tank. Parameters: 0 Nitates 0 Phoshates 78.8 Temp 148 Alk 425 Ca 1350 Mag All good, but still growing algae feathers. I've heard that the Kent M Tech no longer works for getting rid of byprosis. What I read was the changed the formula. Has anyone had luck using Mag to get rid of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 November 11, 2015 Share November 11, 2015 yes slowly creep it up to 1600 . Algae X also works well. IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefer_Madness November 13, 2015 Author Share November 13, 2015 FYI Algae X is now called Dino X. Got some from QR on Wednesday and did my first dose. One day later I see a difference. Thanks for the advice Haywood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmerek2 November 13, 2015 Share November 13, 2015 I know zygote documented something like this on here if you want to try to search it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon November 14, 2015 Share November 14, 2015 just a heads up on the Kent Tech-M. Lithium was the active ingredient that stopped the algae growth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k November 15, 2015 Share November 15, 2015 I used the Kent Tech-M for the first gallon and decided that it was too expensive, so I switched to Home Depot brand Mg Chloride mixed with CVS Mg Sulfate (Epsom salt). It took approx 5 gallons over the course of 4 months to raise the Mg to 2100ppm. At around 1900, starfish died and I had issues with snails too. Now, about 5 years later the Mg runs at normal levels and the Bryopsis will only grow in the teeth of the overflow box but it doesn't grow anywhere else. Use generic and save your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller November 15, 2015 Share November 15, 2015 what are the fish inhabitants in the tank? If it now only grows on the teeth of the overflow, it sounds as though the inhabitants may now be able to keep it in check once you got it to a manageable level. Inhabs may not be able to reach the overflow teeth but can reach the rocks or other growing surfaces inside tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sen5241b November 20, 2015 Share November 20, 2015 just a heads up on the Kent Tech-M. Lithium was the active ingredient that stopped the algae growth. Has anyone tried using pure lithium to kill bryopsis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon November 20, 2015 Share November 20, 2015 Has anyone tried using pure lithium to kill bryopsis?Not really because we can't test for lithium at the hobbiest level. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable November 20, 2015 Share November 20, 2015 Sorry to get off topic but is there a specific mag chloride I'm supposed to use from HD? Is it a 1-to-1 mix? The brs stuff is so expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiev0008 November 26, 2015 Share November 26, 2015 I had the same issue only had them on a few rocks pulled them out dipped them in 50/50 rodi with hydrogen peroxide for about 10 min then dipped them in fresh rodi water 2 days later no more algae brand new Rock Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefer_Madness November 28, 2015 Author Share November 28, 2015 Just as an update. I went with the Dino X method. After the last of the algae died off, I continued with 4 more doses. All is good and algae is gone. I had a bunch of stringers of dead algae, but sucked them up during a WC. No affect what so ever on my corals. The stuff is expensive but wow. Pretty cool. I have to say the first week I was doubting it would work. It didn't seem to be doing anything, but then BAM it did. I read on some threads that you should continue even after you think it is all dead. I did and it really worked. I stopped about a week ago, did a water change, turned on the carbon, and everything looks to be happy and healthy. Highly suggest the Dino X from Fauna Marin. Formerly known as Ultra Algae X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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