Massive bacterial slime growth

[minkota]

I would also check which type of sterilizer they use, the chemical sterilize for cleaning dental/surgical instruments

 

[Vanessa O.]

Wow! I did not realize cleaning supplies would cause a problem with a saltwater tank. I have learned something new. Is that why I have heard to not clean the outside of a glass tank with Windex? I know not to clean the inside of any tank with soap, etc. How does the air freshner, etc. cause a problem?

 

[FX CharityCorals Verified Sponsor]

Found out they autoclave not chemiclave.

He did say the tank has cleared up more now with ozone running

 

[bwrag]

Are you using biopellets. I had a bad slime outbreak it covered everything. I removed my biopellets and it was gone in a week

 

[FX CharityCorals Verified Sponsor]

Nope no biopellets but a very similar bacteria out break. I just cant figure out what it is feeding on

 

[bwrag]

Well I know it's annoying I would just wet skim 24:7 and try to knock it down with high flow to keep off corals.
Good luck

 

[bwrag]

Also I used filter socks to help remove but changed daily

 

[ohioboy706]

Does it look anything like this?

 

[FX CharityCorals Verified Sponsor]

Yea pretty much

 

[bgallagher]

http://www.coralmagazine-us.com/content/mystery-white-reef-slime-part-ii

 

[Bugger]

You will need to blackout the tank for two days