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Old 01-11-2005, 11:47 PM
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I can vouch for chemiclean! works like a gem, i think Wai's stocks it. I bought it off mops.ca and even with shipping, I think it ended up being cheaper!
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Old 01-12-2005, 12:23 AM
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Why add a chemical?

Just put in the Zebra conches. They'll clean up the sandbed in a few days.

If you don't get any, I'll pimp mine out to you!

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And BTW if the conches just stay to one end of the tank, just pick them up and put them where you need the work done. I done this and had the sand clean in no time.
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Old 01-12-2005, 01:04 AM
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I picked up a couple of conches at Gold's today. If there is no change by next week I'll get the chemicals.
Thanks for all the input folks.
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Old 01-12-2005, 01:07 AM
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I had that and tho only thing that worked was chemi clean, didnt harm anythign else at all worked great. I have hear on a long post on reefcentral, that cyano is actualy cyanobacteria, and it is not an algae ut a bacteria, and thats why other animals wont touch it , because it is bad for them, i might be wrong but thats what i've read numerous times. also wei's has chemi clean.
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Old 01-12-2005, 01:12 AM
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I picked up a couple of conches at Gold's today. If there is no change by next week I'll get the chemicals.
Thanks for all the input folks.
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You should see them working on it already tonight. If they can't get it all, let me know and you can borrow mine for a few days to help them.
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Old 01-15-2005, 08:06 PM
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Between the conches and chemi-clean the pesky cyano is pretty much in check.
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Old 01-15-2005, 08:34 PM
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I don't agree with Tony here. I don't think it is a nutrient problem per se, but yes it is caused by a condition in a new tank that makes it favorable for Cyano growth. IME every new tank will get it at some time or another. It is very annoying and Conches, or if unavailable Chemiclean will get rid of it. However, eventually tank conditions will not support its growth, and you will never see it again. I know I have not seen any in my tanks for a couple of years.
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You disagree that a nutrient import/export imbalance can cause favourable conditions for cyanobacteria to gain a foothold? Please share your references to back this claim up.

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Although it's not uncommon in new tanks
I disagree that you will "never" see cyanobacteria if you don't manage your nutrient imports/exports. But whatever.
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Old 01-18-2005, 04:07 PM
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I disagree that you will "never" see cyanobacteria if you don't manage your nutrient imports/exports. But whatever.
I see nothing wrong with disagreement The problem is that it too easy to point a finger at what is esentially an unknown. Cyanobacter is one of the oldest organisms on this planet. For that reason it appears to find it easy to live in many situations.

It has been myexperience that it does very well in new tanks. In my experience, once it is gone, it does not seem to return unless a completely new tank is set up.

The only recurring factor in MY situation is the fact that I use Chemipure religiously. I do no other nutrient export. I honestly don't know if that is a contributing factor. Nor do I claim that it is.

The only other factor has been time. After some time has passed Cyano just does not reappear, in my particular case anyway.
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I see nothing wrong with disagreement
I certainly agree ... that you are disagreeable

But you are mistaken my friend, trust me: cyanobacteria can reappear...

Perhaps your use of Chemipure is indeed an important variable. However without knowing what Chemipure really does, I can't speculate as to why.
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