Red Algae EVERYWHERE!!!

[sstanle4]

Ok but we should wait till after the mini cycle to do this correct? If so how big of a water change should I do after it all?

 

[carey]

I did about 30% after my cyano was all gone, it took a bout one day and I had alot, not as much as you but close. lol

You can wait or you can dose it now. If you cut the lights and stop feeding the shrimp for a few days the cycle may complete. Me, I;d do it now just to be rid of it, and worry about the cycle after it was gone.

 

[sstanle4]

Ok that works then. The cycle should be done within the week so I will pro just wait till it finishs and do like a 50% water change to get rid of the cycled and the cyano. Would you think that would be good?

 

[carey]

Just use the red slime remover or chemiclean and then do your large water change. You can also just do a a major cleaning and keep doing water changes instead of using a chemical. It will take considerably longer but can be done.

 

[mr_X]

it's not really hurting the tank to leave the cyano in right now. just keep the water well aerated.

 

[sstanle4]

How big is a "big water change" if I want to finish cycling and chemiclean at the same time?

 

[carey]

I would do 40% or so, depends on your final nitrate readings as well. if they are really high then you might need to do 2 changes...

 

[sstanle4]

Ok. So, it's been five? days now since we posted this thread. And our algae/cyanobacteria stuff is now turning green and yellow? Is this a good sign?