omg... cyano... trying to cure, skimmer went crazy - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

mike3epanda · 08-01-2007, 10:11 PM

stop going everywhere? or what?.. sorry, but I need more specific instructions.. haha

ezy33 · 08-01-2007, 10:24 PM

turn it off?

mike3epanda · 08-01-2007, 10:39 PM

k.... and when should I turn it back on?

Innovator · 08-01-2007, 10:42 PM

All Erythromycin products will inhibit nitrification and gram positive/negative bacteria not to mention an ingredient used is Erythromycin phosphate, which means you are also introducing phosphate into your aquarium. Very low doses might carry little to no risk, but a risky quick cure isn't your problem: water quality is. If you wish for a quick cure until you can solve your water quality issue, then do try Chemi-Clean (do not overdose and mix very well!) or one of the various slime removers, which shouldn't contain any E, phosphates, etc (do check into this first!).

mike3epanda · 08-01-2007, 11:07 PM

I called yesterday for a little quick fix for this problem and LFS guy said they got chemi-clean... I went today, couldn't find it & couldn't find the guy... instead, this lady prescribed erythromycin with very low dose... hmmm... I don't think I can take it back since they aren't very "friendly" and had problems returning things before.. btw they are the only big LFS where I live.. so I'm kinda stuck with them..

Innovator · 08-01-2007, 11:37 PM

Cyanobacteria will always be present, but it can be controlled. Your issue is controlling it instead of finding a quick cure.

**roka64** · 08-02-2007, 10:29 AM

I agree, once you win the battle, the natural way you will be better prepared in the future. I have heard horror stories about folks using antibiotics and it has wiped out their tanks by killing the beneficial bacteria.
Here are some great Articles and here is one specific to Cyano .

mike3epanda · 08-02-2007, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Cyanobacteria will always be present, but it can be controlled. Your issue is controlling it instead of finding a quick cure.

I know that.. but since it was all over my LR I decided to get rid of it quick... I'm planning to invest on a RO/DI sytem now...

DarylF2 · 08-02-2007, 02:23 PM

Another way I've found that is helpful is a blackout period of a few days, followed by a thorough tank cleaning and 25% water change. I only have freshwater tanks, though, so I'm not sure how blackouts might affect marine tanks.

mike3epanda · 08-02-2007, 02:35 PM

Yeah I don't think I can do that.. since I want corraline algae right now and just added kalkawasser for faster growth... hmmm

08-01-2007, 10:24 PM	#12
ezy33 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pinole California Posts: 344 Images: 13	If the skimmer is the sorce of the bubbles. turn it off? __________________ 9 gal nano 55 gal reef 180 gal predator reef

08-02-2007, 02:23 PM	#19
DarylF2 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lexington Park, MD Posts: 184	Another way I've found that is helpful is a blackout period of a few days, followed by a thorough tank cleaning and 25% water change. I only have freshwater tanks, though, so I'm not sure how blackouts might affect marine tanks. __________________ Daryl Forrest http://web.mac.com/darylf2

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08-01-2007, 10:11 PM	#11
mike3epanda Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2007 Location: WA Posts: 228	stop going everywhere? or what?.. sorry, but I need more specific instructions.. haha

08-01-2007, 10:39 PM	#13
mike3epanda Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2007 Location: WA Posts: 228	k.... and when should I turn it back on?

08-01-2007, 10:42 PM	#14
Innovator Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,606	All Erythromycin products will inhibit nitrification and gram positive/negative bacteria not to mention an ingredient used is Erythromycin phosphate, which means you are also introducing phosphate into your aquarium. Very low doses might carry little to no risk, but a risky quick cure isn't your problem: water quality is. If you wish for a quick cure until you can solve your water quality issue, then do try Chemi-Clean (do not overdose and mix very well!) or one of the various slime removers, which shouldn't contain any E, phosphates, etc (do check into this first!).

08-01-2007, 11:07 PM	#15
mike3epanda Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2007 Location: WA Posts: 228	I called yesterday for a little quick fix for this problem and LFS guy said they got chemi-clean... I went today, couldn't find it & couldn't find the guy... instead, this lady prescribed erythromycin with very low dose... hmmm... I don't think I can take it back since they aren't very "friendly" and had problems returning things before.. btw they are the only big LFS where I live.. so I'm kinda stuck with them..

08-01-2007, 11:37 PM	#16
Innovator Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,606	Cyanobacteria will always be present, but it can be controlled. Your issue is controlling it instead of finding a quick cure.

08-02-2007, 02:35 PM	#20
mike3epanda Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2007 Location: WA Posts: 228	Yeah I don't think I can do that.. since I want corraline algae right now and just added kalkawasser for faster growth... hmmm