Fluconazole VS. Bryopsis Discussion Thread

[tang daddy]

Originally Posted by Frogger

I am not sure, I think algae growth is a very complex. I have kept my phosphate below .03ppm and nitrates have always been undetectable.

There has to be a source for the algae to grow. I have not added anything to my small tank since I started the treatment in February. I only have 1 small fish and a couple shrimp in the tank so I feed very light. I do regular water changes every couple weeks.

So in order for the algae to grow the fluconazole must not kill it only restrict its ability to grow and thrive under the current situation. I think this is the frustrating thing about Bryopsis, tank perimeters can be great yet it still grows. I have had it in this tank for at least 12 years.

I feel you're talking about the bryopsis then yes it just sucks the nutrients out of the rock, why not remove the rock and replace with new rock?
It took me 2 times to kill the bryopsis that grew in my sump, first time I dosed 1/4 the suggested dose the last time I did full dose and less than a week it was gone, never came back.

[Frogger]

Originally Posted by tang daddy

I feel you're talking about the bryopsis then yes it just sucks the nutrients out of the rock, why not remove the rock and replace with new rock?
It took me 2 times to kill the bryopsis that grew in my sump, first time I dosed 1/4 the suggested dose the last time I did full dose and less than a week it was gone, never came back.

This is only my 40 gallon "quarantine tank" I plan on dismantling it and moving it downstairs to become my frag tank at some time in the near future. For now I just play with it trying different things. My new display tank has no bryopsis, I made sure of it when I set it up last year using all new rock.

[dino]

did everyone have a good experience buying from payless pets? im waiting for mine but I have had two odd emails from them already. when I purchased it I never got any confirmation from them but they took my money so I emailed them and straightened that out. then they emailed me asking me what product I bought? huh you already took my money shouldn't you know?anyway still waiting for delivery how long did it take for you guys?

[JamRobo]

Originally Posted by 1bigfish

I just bought some fluconazole over the counter at the wal mart pharmacy. It is equate fluconazole 150, $13.75 for 10 capsules I believe. If anyone is wondering where to get it around here.
Please let me know if this is the wrong or right stuff, I plan on dosing On the weekend.

It will work but you would have saved money buying it online. And 1500mg enough to properly treat your tank?

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[1bigfish]

Thanks for letting me know.
There was only 1 capsule, I thought it was 10. Me bad.
Definitely cheaper online, I will be ordering some online before I use it.

[thebrinc]

I felt obliged to share some result-photos... 100% Bryopsis free!

I don't like resorting to chemicals on a reef but in this specific case I can't be happier. All fish, inverts, coral, nems and even more sensitive things like tunicates and gorgs are doing great.

So far so good!

[1bigfish]

Glad it worked for you, I can't see the picture you posted though.
How much of a dose did you do?

[thebrinc]

hmmm... not sure why they photo's no working.

I dosed 57 x 200mg caps... needed 3 for my frag tank.

[Acartia]

I bought some from BigShow Frags in Hamilton and dosed 400 mg to my 20 gallon tank a week ago. Sadly, I haven’t seen any changes yet. No carbon and skimmer is off. The only thing I can think might be causing it is that temp is on low side 72F.

[JamRobo]

Originally Posted by Acartia

I bought some from BigShow Frags in Hamilton and dosed 400 mg to my 20 gallon tank a week ago. Sadly, I haven’t seen any changes yet. No carbon and skimmer is off. The only thing I can think might be causing it is that temp is on low side 72F.

Give it more time! if u did the dosing correctly it will work. Some systems take longer then others

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