GFO or Bio Pellets - cyano

TimT · #1 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 · #2 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 · #3 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 · #4 03-30-2012, 02:11 AM

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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

reefwars · #5 03-30-2012, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Coralgurl

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

are you removing what you can manually?? if you suck out as much as you can, shut your lights down for a couple of days, do a hefty water change and increase flow it should dissapear in no time

reefwars · #6 03-30-2012, 02:18 AM

but once you do this you need to continue to starve the bacteria by cutting off its foodsources

Coralgurl · #7 03-30-2012, 02:39 AM

Well my turkey baster sucks, I tried to get it out but it would just drop it back in the water, so I stopped. I dont think I'm over feeding as the feeding routine hasn't changed, flow maybe?