How to Kill Cyanobacteria – Natural vs. Chemical?

Got a problem with cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, in your fish tank? Keep watching as I talk about what causes it in aquariums, the natural vs. chemical methods I used to treat it, and which one worked the best!

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[matthewmoorecichlids]

I swear the one thing that my channel will never have is a voice like yours. You have the perfect Narrator voice. Thanks for sharing!

[joaoavo]

The fact that cyanobac keeps showing up in your aquarium should prompt you to check your phosphate levels.
It is true that this algae (bacteria) appears on low nitrate tanks, since it is able to fixate molecular nitrogen (the gas that makes up for 70+% of our atmosphere), and therefore, out-compete plants and other algi in the nutrient race. Regardless of having only 5hours of light, it it is too bright, it will promote algi growth, especially since you don't have any fast growing plants that can compete with them.
My advice would be to either lower the light a bit (via a dimmer) or add some floating plants that can grow fast without CO2 and absorb excess nutrients. Your betta will thank you for it too.

[beanjays]

I love your channel and your guide helped me treat my Cyanobacteria outbreak. Thank you for all that you do, especially for beginner aquarists.

[ezaquatics]

Exceptionally useful information. The first method has worked for me so far thankfully, I can't get Erythromycin in Canada :(

[caewalker]

Thank you for all the great info. I've had it in my shelly tank for years. I've noticed that a lot of them seem to get it. I've just learned to live with the thick green carpet. The fish are doing ok too.

[sbwetherbe]

Outstanding presentation with practical, real world, information.

[mommymawmaw]

Your light looks really bright. It may not be how long you have light on but how strong the light is. I love this little tank and your plant setup. This is just a thought and not from a pro. You have thought of all the rest that I would think of.

[twunderaquatics]

You are such a hoot! Love the vid and needed this info. Thanks so much!🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿

[tashritchie]

Excellent video and commentary. Algae in any form is a royal pain in the proverbial. I myself just use good old elbow grease even in my most mature tanks which should be way way beyond algae issues

[jpsfish]

Thank you for this video. That stuff killed my 90 gallon planted tank in a week while I was away. For small tanks try populating your tank with some micro fauna like seed shrimps, if you just don’t want to use snails. Your beta will enjoy picking off the larger ones. A couple ornamental shrimp will help too, if your beta will share the space.

[GabbyRocio]

I just ordered the meds and will do the other things also. Thanks!

[josemontalvo]

Great video on such a difficult problem. Thank you for sharing this tutorial, and real problem you had. Nice plan of attack on that Cyanobacteria. I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy. I really enjoyed watching.

[trueblu]

Your videos are the best! Love your betta's name too, Soundwave. Used to watch the transformers all the time as a kid.

[susanbriggs]

Great video AGW! I always learn something from your channel. Just treated my 55 gallon cichlid community tank for BGA. Fingers crossed one dose does the trick. I live on a waterway off the Gulf of Mexico, so cyano spores are always in the air as our coast struggles with massive outbreaks of BGA along with Red Tide.

[Ninja]

Great video and content!!! One of the best Cyano Chemical by far is Ultralife - Blue Green Slime. Has like no side effects at all.

[bayaquatics]

Educational, engaging, & beautifully edited video!

[TheLoken]

Hi, I had a big problem with Cyanobacteria in my 180 liter aquarium. Heard with the aquarium shop and he said I should do a black out for 10-14 days, I did as told for 14 days with an air stone. afterwards, the tank has been Cyano free for approx. one year now :)

[dannettepeters]

Good info to know, thank you. Although, I am afraid to say this out loud, have not yet run into cyano; but I'm sure it's in my future!

[benc]

I did everything similar to what you did the manual removal the gravel vac the blackout none of which worked. I used chemiclean I can’t get erythromycin here in Australia but so far so good I’d been battling for months. It’s expensive but you don’t use very much but it’s well worth the not having the headache and just move on.

[ryanpghnurse]

For the brown algae - Amano shrimp are my favorite remedy