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Originally Posted by Tom R

2 weeks ago I started using NP pellets I started by using 1000 ml in a converted Zeo Reactor on my 400G system. I plan to add at least another 500 ml after about a month.

I currently have a cynobacteria build up in my frag tank. The frag tank is part of my overall system and the cynobacteria seems to be getting worse.

In the past I would have used Boyd Chemicals Chemi Clean to control the cynobacteria.

My guess is that using Chemi Clean in the system would be counter productive to the use of NP Pellets.

Is there anything else I could use to control the cynobacteria while the NP Pellets are getting established?

Tom R

My suggestion would be to dose some bacteria by means of Brightwell MB7 or better yet some Zeo Bak. I have also seen good results by dosing small amounts of Zeo Start 2 in combination with Pellet use. By using these two additives sparingly and increasing flow you should be able to overcome the Cyano issue. Your Pellets should be fairly well colonized by this point; however, you want to avoid monocultures.

Ian
O.C.