Is This Cyno?? (PIC)

[revhtree]

Ok I am 4 weeks and 1 day into the qt process. I quit using the copper medicine about a week ago, and I have noticed this build up of....well..I dont know what. Is this good bacteria, or what. I am cleaning the tanks tonight, and I dont want to clean this if it's good. TIA!!

 

[steve-s]

Actually looks like diatoms for the most part with a hint of cyano. Odd really when you consider the copper med. I guess it just goes to show the claims made by Seachem are true for the most part.

Cheers
Steve

 

[revhtree]

Sorry Steve, but should I clean it out?

Thanks for the help!

 

[Fishboy-from-NY]

Beautiful Moorish Idol

 

[revhtree]

One more question. The HOB emperor 400 on my maintaink, where the water flows back out into the tank has a hugh build up of brown looking sludge. It's probably about an inch THICK. It's on the part where the water slides down and back into the tank. Should I clean it, or is it good?


Also should I clean the Diatoms on the PVC in the QT?

Thanks!

 

[revhtree]

Well I got to finish cleaning the tank. Should I remove the diatoms? (Clean the PVC)

 

[steve-s]

Sorry for the late reply! Canada Day yesterday and I was making merry... LOL

One more question. The HOB emperor 400 on my maintaink, where the water flows back out into the tank has a hugh build up of brown looking sludge. It's probably about an inch THICK. It's on the part where the water slides down and back into the tank. Should I clean it, or is it good?

Clean it. The term sludge is never a good one. Most likely just an accumulation of detritus combined with algae. Make sure you give any media a good rinse in SW as well.

Also should I clean the Diatoms on the PVC in the QT?

I would leave it unless it easily wipes off without disturbing it too much. The PVC is now a greater part of your biofilter and you don't want to upset that. The algae won't really be a concern at all to the fish's health. Make sure nothing from the QT is cleaned with FW.

Cheers
Steve

 

[revhtree]

Thanks Steve!

PS. I love my club I am a part of!! (see signature below)

 

[steve-s]

Thanks David!!

Cheers
Steve