Cyano built up in fuge

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  1. NittyGritty

    NittyGritty Millepora

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    So, I installed a fuge a few weeks ago with a DSB and some micro. Things are looking good in the display but the fuge is packed with Cyano. I have not yet put any CUC in the fuge. What do you suggest to clean it up?

    NG.
     
    NittyGritty, Apr 4, 2012
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  2. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    Well given the fact you just added a bunch of new bacteria to the system, it it now out of balance. Cyano is a bacteria, and you need something to out compete it. I would suggest getting some microbacter 7 or some microbe lift special blend and start dosing accordingly. a little vacuuming never hurt too.
     
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  3. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    i dont ever clean mine. IMO dirtier the better, at least its not in the DT.
     
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  4. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    The most effective fuge resembles a swamp in both looks and smell.
     
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  5. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    yup...on both accounts.8)
     
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  6. NittyGritty

    NittyGritty Millepora

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    yep. I guess the neat freak in me hates it but happy with results. ;D
     
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  7. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    My lil 3.3g fuge looks like planet mars-it's soooo freaking red with cyno!! Could be due to me having a 13" 24w cf on there too though-lol.
    However my tank is 100% algae/cyno free so yeah, better the fuge then our DT :) and my pods seem to love it as there are so many of em.
     
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  8. Bogalho89

    Bogalho89 Plankton

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    Same here my fuge is covered
     
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  9. Jay1982

    Jay1982 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    A bit of manual removal as one member suggested wouldn't be bad. As long as its not in the DT though you're golden.
     
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  10. zoo 4 life

    zoo 4 life Coral Banded Shrimp

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    More chaeto! I find chaeto will out compete almost anything with the right light.
     
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