How to get rid of a bacterial bloom

[acropora4u]

Are you growing Chaeto?

No. I have to dose neophos just to keep phosphate above 0.00

 

[CoralClasher]

So my recommendation is air pump outside using wooden air stone and get something growing to use up Co2. If my help doesn’t work please start a new thread with more details on the first post.

 

[acropora4u]

So my recommendation is air pump outside using wooden air stone and get something growing to use up Co2. If my help doesn’t work please start a new thread with more details on the first post.

why?? My ph is at normal healthy level

 

[andrewey]

Here's what I would do in your situation.

1) Run an extra air pump or set your skimmer to draw in outside air.
2) Wait out your bacterial bloom. For a bit of what's going on, see this post:
3) If you don't want to wait it out, install a UV filter- should clear it in 24-72 hours.
4) Monitor your fish for signs of ammonia toxicity/oxygen deprivation.
5) Not use hydrogen peroxide.
6) I'd probably dose prime prophylactically.

 

[CoralClasher]

why?? My ph is at normal healthy level

I’m not smart enough to answer that question. I try to keep things simple Mother Nature knows all and if you give her a chance things usually go good. Bacteria blooms are very natural and better than Dino blooms. I’m running a modified Triton method and things are growing better than ever.

 

[Lasse]

Do you dose any type of organic carbon? Like NoPox , vinegar or something else type of DOC. What´s are your aditatives? Any "good for everything" bacteria adatives?

Sincerely Lasse

 

[acropora4u]

Thanks for all I'm getting a UV sterilizer we'll see how it goes