Fighting Cyanobacteria

[Fresh2o]

I just started my dosing. Do I do a water change everyday before I do the next dose? The box seems to suggest 25%. Wasn't sure if I follow that given I am treating for cyano and not a fish disease.
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I can't remember doing a PWC everyday. I either did it at day #5 or day #10.

Fun fact though, cyanobacteria are gram negative and erythromycin still works,.

I like that you can use 'fun fact' and 'Cyanobacteria' in the same sentence. Good job, non-prejudice erythromycin!


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[aqua_chem]

I like that you can use 'fun fact' and 'Cyanobacteria' in the same sentence. Good job, non-prejudice erythromycin!

Yea, I'm a blast at parties.

 

[Thumper828]

once you get beyond a cursory level..

I like this part^^ I curse at algae all the time....

 

[Ryan87500]

On day four of treatment. I don't really see much change of the cyano on the leaves or the substrate. Not sure what I am looking for.

I removed maybe 95% by cleaning some sand and trimming off the majority of leaves infected. There are some leaves and areas with cyano still on there.




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[Fresh2o]

Be patient. You may not see changes until day 6 or later. EM will still be effective after dosing.


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[Ryan87500]

Thanks. Never been a patient man!


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[RightTurnClyde]

Thanks. Never been a patient man!


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You chose the wrong hobby then. LOL. Seriously though, good luck.

 

[Ryan87500]

You chose the wrong hobby then. LOL. Seriously though, good luck.

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[Ryan87500]

Thought I would give a quick update.

My tank is looking nice and clear. The plants are even looking healthier.

Knock on wood. Hopefully I beat that nasty bacteria.




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[jetajockey]

Good deal. For what it's worth, I get it periodically in some of my tanks, and I just dose the tank with h2o2 followed up by a heavy dose of excel. Seems to work well.

 

[Thumper828]

Thought I would give a quick update.

My tank is looking nice and clear. The plants are even looking healthier.

Knock on wood. Hopefully I beat that nasty bacteria.




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Glad to hear....

 

[Ryan87500]

Good deal. For what it's worth, I get it periodically in some of my tanks, and I just dose the tank with h2o2 followed up by a heavy dose of excel. Seems to work well.

Is there a formula you use? Figure good to be prepared if I need to go that route. Fingers crossed that I won't.


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[jetajockey]

I just dose excel according to the directions and peroxide 1ml per 10g roughly, I don't actually measure it =x.