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October 24th, 2006, 01:26 PM
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Getting rid of black stuff
Our tank has been plagued with cyanobacteria. We've given it multiple treatments with stuff called Chemiclean Red Slime Remover and water changes, but we're not sure it's been completely purged from the tank. Are there any invertebrates that would be helpful in clearing the stuff, and if so, which ones would you recommend? Any advice would be welcome.
 Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 gal. w/ some live rock, Coral Beauty, Striped fish, 2 damsels Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1¾ years 
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October 24th, 2006, 02:13 PM
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Re: Getting rid of black stuff
I would recommend adding more water movement, also consider getting a phosphate test kit and potentially a phosban reactor. Look at the food your feeding and make sure the Ash(Phosphate) % is very low to none.
After that if all else fails use Boyd Chemiclean. To answer your question directly the only snails I'm aware of that will eat cyno are Astrea snails. However, they won't be able to fix the problem it sounds like your having and I would recommend you trying the above suggestions. brandon Current Aquarium(s) Description: 92 Gallon Corner, 77 degrees, 800 watts, MR-2R Skimmer, MRC Nilsen, Tunze Stream, Aqua Cont Jr. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years
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October 24th, 2006, 06:17 PM
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Re: Getting rid of black stuff
different conchs eat cyano also but definetly would watch feedings and test water, i had same problem until i switched food and added hang on fuge and more circulation to tank took about 2 weeks and been great ever since
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125g,72" nova extreme pro t5's, extreme octopus int-ps150, maxijet sureflo kits, 30g sump Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: since january 2006 Other Intrests: 75 gallon, aquactinics tx5, 30 gallon sump, euroreef cs5-3, korali 4
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October 25th, 2006, 02:15 AM
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Re: Getting rid of black stuff
I had the same problem I was getting cyanobacteria. I added two little fishes phosban and nothing happened. This week I added PURA Phoslock. I already see the cyano is turning a white color. I also added two more pumps for circulation and all seems to be getting better.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 50 Gallon Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: My tank has been set up and running for a Year Other Intrests: Aquariums
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October 25th, 2006, 05:23 AM
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Re: Getting rid of black stuff
Make sure you remove the dying cyano so it dosen't pollute the tank. Dying things are terrible for water chemistry.
Water movement is the key to keep cyano down. Just my 2 cents. Tony Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55g reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 10yrs fresh 1yr salt Other Intrests: Fishtanks, playin guitar, and cpu games Last edited by animalwhisperer; October 25th, 2006 at 05:26 AM.
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October 25th, 2006, 02:14 PM
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Re: Getting rid of black stuff
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Keep that in mind. The best way to tell is get a phosphate test kit. You want your levels below .03 ppm. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 92 Gallon Corner, 77 degrees, 800 watts, MR-2R Skimmer, MRC Nilsen, Tunze Stream, Aqua Cont Jr. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years
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