Why is CYAN-o-bacteria RED and not CYAN?
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Predominantly photosynthetic prokaryotic organisms containing a blue pigment in addition to chlorophyll; occur singly or in colonies in diverse habitats; important as phytoplankton. Cyanobacteria (Greek: cyanos = blue) are a phylum of bacteria that obtain their energy through photosynthesis. They are often referred to as blue-green algae, even though it is now known that they are not directly related to any of the other algal groups, which are all eukaryotes. Nonetheless, the description is still sometimes used to reflect their appearance and ecological role. Fossil traces of cyanobacteria are claimed to have been found from around 3.8 billion years ago, but recent evidence has sparked controversy over this assertion. See: Stromatolite
Forms
Cyanobacteria include unicellular, colonial, and filamentous forms. Some filamentous cyanophytes form differentiated cells, called heterocysts, that are specialized for nitrogen fixation, and resting cells called akinetes. Each individual cell typically has a thick, gelatinous cell wall, which stains gram-negative. The cyanophytes lack flagella, but may move about by gliding along surfaces. Most are found in freshwater, but many are marine, occur in damp soil, or even temporarily moistened rocks in deserts. A few are endosymbionts in lichens, plants, various protists, or sponges and provide energy for the host. Some even live in the fur of sloths, providing a form of camouflage.
Forms
Cyanobacteria include unicellular, colonial, and filamentous forms. Some filamentous cyanophytes form differentiated cells, called heterocysts, that are specialized for nitrogen fixation, and resting cells called akinetes. Each individual cell typically has a thick, gelatinous cell wall, which stains gram-negative. The cyanophytes lack flagella, but may move about by gliding along surfaces. Most are found in freshwater, but many are marine, occur in damp soil, or even temporarily moistened rocks in deserts. A few are endosymbionts in lichens, plants, various protists, or sponges and provide energy for the host. Some even live in the fur of sloths, providing a form of camouflage.
xtrstangx
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http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=725686&highlight=cyano
Please don't use medications. They are anti-bacterials... they cannot tell the difference between cyanobacteria and the bacteria that make your tank function. Worst case scenario, your tank crashes.
Please don't use medications. They are anti-bacterials... they cannot tell the difference between cyanobacteria and the bacteria that make your tank function. Worst case scenario, your tank crashes.
impur
New member
This is a misconception, flow will not get rid of your cyno problem. Cyno grew on the output of my Seio 820, so if 820gph directly on the patch of cyno doesn't do a thing.......
First try all the stuff ppl here at RC suggest. Use RO, reduce phosphates, skim wet, skim dry, lower your lighting period, feed less....it goes on and on.
After you go thru all that and it doesn't work (and odds are it won't) use chemi clean. Do a search on it, there are literally thousands of successful and happy users here.
I know xtrstangx or someone else will chime in and say it kills your good bacteria, but with SOOOO many successful, proven users its hard to pass up. I had absolutely no problems with the stuff, unless you call getting rid of my cyno a problem, I love it and will recommend it to every person i can. One of the few products in this hobby that does exactly what it promises.
tanker
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I AGREE!! I have tried it all. My SW tanks are over 7years old. I always get it about once per year. I have used chemi-clean and it WORKS. Sorry if it has any side effect (have not noticed any). My ammonia, nitrite, and even my nitrates all mesure zero (yes my nitrates are zero too--unless my Salifert test kit is bad).
Have had no deaths caused by it--coral, crabs, snails, shrimps, ect. Just gets rid of the cyno!! I LOVE THE STUFF.
Nathan
Premium Member
so chemi-clean is the way to go, eh?
Cool. I'll have to research this.
I do know for a fact that water flow is a non factor since I have 2800gph of flow in my 180g; (just less than what would kick up sand at the bottom of the tank!).
So if I may ask...
what the heck is chemi-clean anyway? I am cautious of adding stuff to kill things in my tank.
I have almost zero Nitrates, and some phosphate (despite phoslock (GFO) and Poly Filter).
-Nathan
Cool. I'll have to research this.
I do know for a fact that water flow is a non factor since I have 2800gph of flow in my 180g; (just less than what would kick up sand at the bottom of the tank!).
So if I may ask...
what the heck is chemi-clean anyway? I am cautious of adding stuff to kill things in my tank.
I have almost zero Nitrates, and some phosphate (despite phoslock (GFO) and Poly Filter).
-Nathan
I just used a dose of chem clean in my 105gal reef and did not lose anything. The treatment worked great just make sure that after the treatment you do a large water change (atleast 25%). I have SPS, LPS and other various corals and nothing was affected. Make sure you turn you skimmer off during the treatment because it will foamup and run crazy. Good Luck!
xtrstangx
Premium Member
Yep. I know a local reefer who dosed Chemi-clean to his SPS tank. After the second dose (according to the instructions), all of his SPS started to RTN.
Even if it is a 1 in a million chance, why would you take it? There are many other ways to solve the problem... why resort to chemicals that can potentially crash your tank?
Chemi-clean doesn't eliminate the problem. It eliminates the cyano. You still have a nutrient problem which caused the cyano. Either the cyano will come back or you will have another nuisance algae using up those nutrients.
Good day and happy reefing!
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