Chemiclean

[dbroncos]

Just wanted to get everyone’s thoughts on using Chemiclean? Safe in a mixed reef with inverts, LPS and SPS?

 

[Lavey29]

Why do you need to use a harsh chemical?

 

[dbroncos]

Okay best thoughts on getting rid of cyano?

 

[Lavey29]

Okay best thoughts on getting rid of cyano?

Increase flow to affected areas and cut back your white light

 

[Knucker]

Buan's Goby at BIOTA eats Cyano. BIOTA

 

[Tamberav]

Just wanted to get everyone’s thoughts on using Chemiclean? Safe in a mixed reef with inverts, LPS and SPS?

Some forms of cyano contain palytoxin so if it is one of those and it mass dies off from the chemo clean , it can take your inhabitants with you.

It’s a bit of a gamble.

Likely affects other bacteria as well.

 

[Science/G]

I've used it in the past but now that my reef tank is mature and there are corals everywhere I won't risk it. Siphon off the affected areas, increase the flow, and try using coral snow and a bacterial supplement like microbacter 7. Cerith snails will eat it, they're a great addition to the cuc also. You'll eventually get it under control

 

[PharmrJohn]

Some forms of cyano contain palytoxin so if it is one of those and it mass dies off from the chemo clean , it can take your inhabitants with you.

It’s a bit of a gamble.

Likely affects other bacteria as well.

Ohhhhhh.....THAT is good to know!!!! Thanks!!

 

[dbroncos]

thanks everyone. random question can All for Reef raise nitrates?

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

thanks everyone. random question can All for Reef raise nitrates?

i don’t see how it could