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  1. 4phish

    4phish Montipora Digitata

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    How can I get rid of it?
     
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    4phish, May 25, 2009
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  2. REDMANS CUBE

    REDMANS CUBE Fire Shrimp

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    cyno. what are ur PO4 and NO3. i think they like silica too if im not mistaken.
     
    REDMANS CUBE, May 25, 2009
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  3. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    A good cleaning crew should be able to handle that.
     
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  4. Annie3410

    Annie3410 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    increase your flow as well, as cyano likes calm water
     
    Annie3410, May 25, 2009
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  5. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    flow cleared mine up quick. readjust your powerheads and it will clear up quite quickly
     
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  6. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    Most importantly get the PO4 and nitrates under control. I would be surprised if you can find something to eat cyano. More flow.
    If none of that works try red slime remover .. but it will probably come back if you don't make flow and chemistry changes.
     
    Av8Bluewater, May 25, 2009
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  7. 4phish

    4phish Montipora Digitata

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    Cool, thanks.
     
    4phish, May 26, 2009
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  8. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    Increase pH and alk.... Increase water movement and water changes with RO water. Limit nutrients, use carbon or replace old carbon, make sure skimmer is working and if possible use O3.
    Most inverts/fish will not eat, some do Clibanarius tricolor(dwarf blue legs) supposedly do as do Ctenochaetus tangs aka bristletooth tangs.

    Don't worry just about every tank has seen cyano once in its life!!
     
    Dr.Fragenstein, May 26, 2009
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