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Phillybean
08/21/2008, 04:22 PM
Title says it all really. Cynano growing in my fuge. I had a bit in the sand but now it's all over the pipes and rock. No signs of it in the display at all.

Should I be worried and if so, how should I treat?
Nitrates are at 10ppm and Phosphates 0. Lighting is a reverse cycle on a 5100k bulb. Flow is a T from a Mag 5 return and a Maxijet 400.

reeftreasure
08/21/2008, 04:41 PM
High nitrates..check for phosphates..what is your TDS reading from fresh water and worse case scenario try..
Red Slime Control Cyano Bacteria Eliminator from Blue Life USA.
This product is designed to remove Cyano very fast.
I've used this in the past and works very fast, but used as a last effort to save my system from crashing. A 25% water change is also needed after a week or so after using this product.

EvMiBo
08/21/2008, 05:55 PM
I assume you're lighting your fuge for chateo?

I'm pretty darn new and don't even have a tank setup all the way yet but what about turning off the light in the fuge for 2 days or so and doing a fairly large water change like reeftreasure recommended??

good luck!