Fluconazole VS. Bryopsis Discussion Thread

GoFish · #1 01-25-2017, 10:05 PM

And for ease of reference. More info can be found here...
My battle with Bryopsis...

Example of successful treatment...
Day 1

Day 10

Delphinus · #2 01-25-2017, 11:02 PM

Simply astonishing. I'm definitely on board to try this on my own tank.

But I assume I have to rehome my chaeto first. I know there was some mention of maybe macros being safe in the linked-to threads but I don't recall seeing anything too definitive (I might have overlooked it and it's been a few days since I checked in on those threads, but honestly it stands to reason that if you're going after algae that "other algaes" might become collateral damage..).

rockworm · #3 01-25-2017, 11:26 PM

I am now at day 4 after dosing fluconazole and it has not affected the caulerpa that I have in my sump. It also does not affect the green algae film that grows on the glass. (bummer)

I posted a couple of pictures in the 'Interesting Read' thread: http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...0&postcount=12

The bryopsis was white yesterday and today it is literally disintegrating. Vibrant and now fluconazole seem to be two significant products for our reef systems. The only unknown, at this point, is the long term effects on corals, fish and inverts.

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Originally Posted by Delphinus

Simply astonishing. I'm definitely on board to try this on my own tank.

But I assume I have to rehome my chaeto first. I know there was some mention of maybe macros being safe in the linked-to threads but I don't recall seeing anything too definitive (I might have overlooked it and it's been a few days since I checked in on those threads, but honestly it stands to reason that if you're going after algae that "other algaes" might become collateral damage..).

gtareef · #4 01-26-2017, 01:33 AM

Awesome stuff guys. Thanks for sharing.

iamfrontosa · #5 01-26-2017, 07:53 AM

Next time I go to Thailand, I will buy a bunch.

tang daddy · #6 01-26-2017, 03:57 PM

^^why do you have to go to Thailand to buy when they have it here and can ship to your door.

Bryant those pics are super impressive. Damn now I got pills to last a lifetime of bryopsis outbreaks!

WarDog · #7 01-26-2017, 05:06 PM

According to Wiki, Fluconazole is a Perscription drug in Canada and the US. However, if you continue reading it says this: Fluconazole is sold as a single 150 mg dose over the counter in Canada under the brand names Monicure / Monistat and Canesten.

iamfrontosa · #8 01-26-2017, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tang daddy

^^why do you have to go to Thailand to buy when they have it here and can ship to your door.

Bryant those pics are super impressive. Damn now I got pills to last a lifetime of bryopsis outbreaks!

Just because i go back home evey year

Rog · #9 01-27-2017, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rockworm

Vibrant and now fluconazole seem to be two significant products for our reef systems. The only unknown, at this point, is the long term effects on corals, fish and inverts.

Hi Rockworm, what's Vibrant?

Northern Reefer · #10 01-27-2017, 10:42 AM

I recently (5 months ago) used Kent M for a small outbreak but had to raise magnesium to 1800. Never lost anything and have not seen a return of bryopsys. Still firm believer in Kent M. I also used it in a previous tank 3 years ago. I found that I had to raise Mg to 1800 and maintain it there for 3-4 weeks. I believe it was introduced from a frag both times from same source. Now I dip everything!