Chemiclean treatment

[DmitryB]

Following a hair algae outbreak - fortunately miraculously dealt with - cyano has taken over my 170 gallon. About 2 weeks now I've had to turkey baste it off every coral frag in the tank multiple times a day. So I decided to go with Chemiclean and hope its reputation as effective and not harmful is real! I decided to use 17 scoops to account for tank - rocks + sump. I'd rather underdose than over.

One question on aeration. They recommend extra aeration and the skimmer, of course, went nuts. I turned off the skimmer, but it does provide great aeration. Any downsides to just taking the cup off and letting whatever it's skimming just go back into circulation?

 

[Fish Fan]

Not in my opinion, during a Chemiclean treatment. Basically the same as just running an airstone, which is recommended.

I hope that helps

 

[DmitryB]

Look at this craziness out of the skimmer!

 

[EnterName]

Isn't your tank just a few weeks or maybe months old?

Are you sure this isn't just part of the tank's ugly phase and actually needs antibacterial treatment?

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Agree with above, I would try to beat it out naturally in a new tank, only 2 weeks of fighting cyano is not a big deal.