GFO or Bio Pellets - cyano

Coralgurl · #1 03-29-2012, 08:10 PM

That's it?? I knew about the lights, just need the bf's laptop to change. Will baste the rocks, and remove what I can.

Is this all I need to do? Seems too simple....

Reef Pilot · #2 03-29-2012, 08:13 PM

Try MB7. It adds beneficial bacteria that will out compete cyano.

Reefer Rob · #3 03-29-2012, 08:13 PM

It's a simple organism

It needs light and nutrients (not much) to survive.

badAZZlars · #4 03-29-2012, 08:18 PM

Adding GFO would also be a good idea. Having low or no phosphates in your tank will definitely help.

TimT · #5 03-29-2012, 08:27 PM

Hi,

Limiting phosphate will definitely slow down the cyano. The cheapest and easiest method to get rid of Phosphate is with Foz Down. Here is a link to the product website.

http://www.oceanfreshaquarium.com/foz-down/

I use the Foz Down in my SPS culture system to control phosphate and I use VSV dosing for the nitrates.

Cheers,
Tim

Coralgurl · #6 03-29-2012, 10:01 PM

I have rowaphos (sp) in a sock placed at the first baffle in the sump. I don't have filter socks/holder but was told this would work regardless. I'm concerned I don't have enough flow.

I will check out the products noted and see if I can turn this around. I took this pic last night, all issues are in the front on both sides of the tank, flow seems to blow the sand where the bare spot is.... thanks for the help!!

BlueWorldAquatic · #7 03-29-2012, 11:40 PM

we use biopellets in our SPS LPS tanks.

when we stop the pellets for a day cyano takes over

Coralgurl · #8 03-30-2012, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueWorldAquatic

we use biopellets in our SPS LPS tanks.

when we stop the pellets for a day cyano takes over

So which is the better option? I ran carbon and rowaphos in my 55 all the time in the canister filter and had no issues. I've increased the flow from the return pump, changed the setting on the pumps, basted off the rocks. Will add carbon tonight....water change tomorrow