Cyano in new tank

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  1. blackreef13

    blackreef13 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I have a cyano outbreak in my 10 gallon thats still cycling should I wait till after the cycle to use chemiclean?
     
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    blackreef13 Coral Banded Shrimp

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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Yes I would wait, not uncommon to have a go around with cyano in new tanks. Let it use the available nutrients then it should die back.
     
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  4. blackreef13

    blackreef13 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    so I shouldnt use something to treat it just let it die out?
     
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  5. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    No,when it uses up the nutrients,it'll die back.You can also kill the lights for a few days since it's still cycling,that will help also.
     
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    blackreef13 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Thanks ill let it die out
     
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