As a new tank owner -- I experienced the common "red slim" outbreak.
After some research -- I decided to try Chemiclean by Boyd Enterprises.
I followed the directions carefully (even setting up a battery power air stone). Also, all carbon and other media must be removed along with a UV filter (if you run one). I only left filter floss in my media baskets.
It has now been about 24 hours and the cyanobacteria is nearly gone. Most find that it takes a full 48 hours to completely eradicate the outbreak.
There has been no apparent stress on the fish or corals in the tank.
Just for reference:
-gene
After some research -- I decided to try Chemiclean by Boyd Enterprises.
I followed the directions carefully (even setting up a battery power air stone). Also, all carbon and other media must be removed along with a UV filter (if you run one). I only left filter floss in my media baskets.
It has now been about 24 hours and the cyanobacteria is nearly gone. Most find that it takes a full 48 hours to completely eradicate the outbreak.
There has been no apparent stress on the fish or corals in the tank.
Just for reference:
- My tank is a JBJ45 rimless
- 3 small cardinals
- 1 coral beauty
- 2 clowns
- 1 royal gramma
- 1 torch coral
- 1 hammer coral
- 3 small frags -- I have no idea what they are -- I just like'em
-gene