CynoBacteria Outbreak

[Speigalreef]

I have a CynoBacteria Outbreak in my Mud Filter, the system is less the 1 month old, and I was wondering how to get rid of it. It started when I put in a piece of red Macroalgae, and has only grown. the Cyno has yet to appear in my 55 Gal Tank, and I really do not want it to. Any suggestions??


55 Tank
2 65W PC Smartbulbs 50/50
3 lbs FL AquaCultured Live Rock
10 Lbs CoralRock (Argonite)
30 Lbs Wild Live Sand
20 Lbs Agralive
20 Gal DIY mud Filter
Aqua Via 4900 w/ Squid
LEE 55 gal CC Skimmer
1 Purple Damsel
~ 20 Turbos
~50 Blue Leg Hermit
5 Emerald Crabs

 

[hdtran]

Would a moderator kindly relocate this post into either "new reefkeepers" or "general discussion" so that more people would see it? Or would Speigalreef kindly post a picture of his (her) cyanobacteria or macroalgae, so that we can all say "yup, sure looks like Helicobacter thermophilae" or "Caulerpa taxifolia without a doubt!"?

Thanks!

 

[wade1]

Moved.


As to your issue, there can be a number of sources of the problem. The main problem when cyano appear (assuming it is truly cyano) is that there are excess nutrients in the tank. The sources I would verify:
1- input water (RO/DI ... and make sure the filters are all clean, tds is minimal)
2- feeding... reduce feeding amount or change food types
3- skimmer (assuming you have one) needs to be clean and functioning well.

But, in your case, because this is a new tank, I would dare say its perfectly normal and it will pass. See the above list and make sure they are settled and then give it time. If there's a big spread, it could be the tank 'cycling' slightly still... it will go away with time if you keep up with maintenance.

Wade

 

[Speigalreef]

This is in My Mud Filter
Skimmer is up and running fine
I use RO water for my top offs, But filled tank with treated tap water so that could be a source of the problem.

I suppose Time will tell. Thanks for the help

Spiegalreef