Back at it! Peroxide vrs cyanobacteria

[twilliard]

Just wanted to let you all know that after a long break from research I am back!

My next write up will be about cyanobacteria
So far with my initial testings it is looking promising!
I am waiting for my new microscope to come in to validate these current and stunning findings.
Stay tuned!

 

[Diesel]

I'm going to put you on my list to speak at Houston next year.
This is a awesome topic to discus as many still don't know that Cyano is a Bacteria and not a algae let alone how to treat it in your tank.

 

[Bunnee911]

Following

 

[twilliard]

Ya oh my my initial testings are just amazing and I feel I am on the right path!

 

[twilliard]

Here is a simple test

 

[melypr1985]

Nice! I'll be looking forward to this write up for sure :)

 

[twilliard]

Thank you!
I am excited to pursue this further
Cyanobacteria is interesting and at the same time complex.
In the last few days I have learned a lot about it and can't wait to share with others :)

 

[Retro Reefer]

Good stuff, Following along..

 

[twilliard]

@brandon429 what is the maximum level of h2o2 you have found to be safe in a marine tank?

 

[reefndude]

I dose 70 ml in a 200 gallon system regularly. I have done as much as 400 ml. Shrimp didn't take that to well. Sps browned out but as since colored back up

 

[twilliard]

I dose 70 ml in a 200 gallon system regularly. I have done as much as 400 ml. Shrimp didn't take that to well. Sps browned out but as since colored back up

Thank you!
So far 1ml per 2 gallons is where I am at.
Without my microscope I am unable to conclude much.

Oh and I am running out of cyanobacteria!

 

[reefndude]

I've used it for cyanobacteria, dinos, and currently for an algae outbreak. I'm spot treating to knock algae back. 70 ml twice a day. I'm positive I could be more aggressive just don't want to push it.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Cool can't wait for results! Thanks for doing this!

 

[twilliard]

Thank you!

 

[ericbost23]

I'm having a hair algae and cyano problem now

 

[smh254]

thanks in advance I'm really interested in this write up.

 

[twilliard]

I promise I will have this concluded as fast as I can :)
So far h2o2 breaks cyano down in about 3 hours but I need to scope it to confirm.

 

[spud_53]

Following

 

[Ryengoth]

@twilliard it really depends on the live stock. Targeted underwater, with a weighted solution, is still the best method I've tested for spot treating an area with "staying power".

This may be helpful:
Reef2Reef Pest algae challenge thread hydrogen peroxide

 

[twilliard]

Thanks!
I am more gearing this to tank wide cyanobacteria solution