Kanaplex in a reef

[M Stein]

I just dosed two scoops of kanaplex into a 15 gallon nano to treat fin rot.
Then I did my research (shoulda done that first) and discovered that it may not be reef safe.
How much trouble am I in and what should I do?
I already changed the carbon and am making 5 gallons for a water change.

 

[Jay Hemdal]

The main issue will be seen in a few days - if it harmed your nitrifying bacteria, you may see an ammonia rise, and you’ll want to test to watch for that.
Jay

 

[M Stein]

Thanks.
Do I have to worry about my coral or inverts.
And does the fact that I (unfortunately) have bryopsis help. I heard that it consumes ammonia.
Also is there anything I can do, such as adding an airstone or dosing h2o2 to raise oxygen.

 

[Jay Hemdal]

Thanks.
Do I have to worry about my coral or inverts.
And does the fact that I (unfortunately) have bryopsis help. I heard that it consumes ammonia.
Also is there anything I can do, such as adding an airstone or dosing h2o2 to raise oxygen.

No, don’t add peroxide. An air stone won’t hurt, but I don’t think low oxygen will be an issue. I would go ahead with the water change though.
And, you still have the fish with fin rot then?
Jay

 

[M Stein]

No, don’t add peroxide. An air stone won’t hurt, but I don’t think low oxygen will be an issue. I would go ahead with the water change though.
And, you still have the fish with fin rot then?
Jay

Yes, it's a small tamani tang.
Do I need to worry about my coral?

 

[Jay Hemdal]

Yes, it's a small tamani tang.
Do I need to worry about my coral?

IDK - corals should be fine as long as your ammonia doesn’t spike.
Jay

 

[M Stein]

IDK - corals should be fine as long as your ammonia doesn’t spike.
Jay

Thanks, in that case I hope I'll be fine.
I'll do the water change, test for ammonia and nitrite, and treat the tang in a 5 gallon bucket.

 

[christwendt]

Thanks, in that case I hope I'll be fine.
I'll do the water change, test for ammonia and nitrite, and treat the tang in a 5 gallon bucket.

Did everything end up being okay?