i have a solution for cyno-bacteria

[boxfishpooalot]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13221173#post13221173 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LOTUS50GOD
I have a little hair algea now. I will take H/A over cyno anyday.

Probably because the hair algae is taking up the ammonia now that bacteria is dead. I dont see the problem provided you have light and algae of some sort. Algae will take up ammonia. But I would not try this, i would reduce po4 and No3 to get rid of it.

 

[Tswifty]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13220993#post13220993 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by flyyyguy
fix the problem, dont cover it up with duct tape

What about a sheet? :lol:

Isn't a problem with taking antibiotics for an extended period of time in humans that it cannot differentiate between good and bad bacteria? I would assume the same would go for a marine environment.

 

[Steven Pro]

Using erythromycin to treat cyanobacteria is nothing new. It has been around for decades. The problem is you might harm beneficial bacteria at the same time. And, you don't cure the underlying problem. You don't rid the system of the nutrients fueling the cyanobacteria and even worse, killing the cyanobacteria releases the nutrients sequestered in the cyanobacteria. Usually causes more harm than good, trading one nuisance "algae" for another.

 

[hermitage]

Crazy..just crazy. I know it worked, and others have had success...I personally shutter at the thought of adding Anitbiotics or any chemicals into my tank.

You spent 3-6 weeks, patiently waiting while your tank cycled, all this time to establish beneficial bacteria...you spent more money than you wanted to spend on LR to give the bacteria a place to reproduce and break down waste...

...and you just killed it all.

I've had my share of Cyano, and while it is really a resilient "bacteria", good husbandry practices will get rid of it. Patience really is the key word in our hobby. Especially when it comes to Cyano and Diatom algae.

I spent the better part of a year fighting Cyano, eventually it went away, never to return (been 2 years now). Did this through strict weekly water changes, Light feeding, Strict TDS testing of my RODI water, and frequent siphoning of the sand bed. I try to stay clear of adding chemicals/Antibiotics to my tank.

Not throwing stones here..just don't understand how you had the guts to put Antibiotics in your tank. Youre Cyano problem must've been really bad! Good luck.