HOW TO GET RID OF CYANOBACTERIA AKA BLUE GREEN ALGAE

Have you ever gotten a stinky, usually blue green looking slime/algae in your aquarium covering your substrate, plants and or hardscape? Well if you have it’s called Cyanobacteria and in this video I will do my best to explain what it is, how you might have gotten it and most importantly how to get rid of it.

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[kpocala]

I really like your channel. You're videos are straight and to the point. You're explanation of things are pretty easy to understand. Subscribed and looking forward to watching some more. Waiting on some substrate additive to arrive and than we're gonna set up our first dirted tank. We've been using gravel for the last 18 years and I'm ready for a positive change. Peace!

[OceanLife]

Amazing how this bacteria is also common in salt water as well!! Cyano bacteria has been a nuisance in my aquariums, and mainly everything you have mentioned here in this video in order to contain the issue is pretty much on point! Great video brother.

[DashDrones]

Tried blackouts, it worked for a while but came back. The thing which works 100% of the time is Ultralife Blue Green Slime Stain Remover. It worked on two of my affected tanks, all gone in a week and never came back. No issues for the fish, plants, shrimp and snails. The water parameters didn't change at all, very impressive stuff!

[TarasTankFriends]

I get it every early spring. We recently had very cold weather and then near 60 for a few days, so early spring is now I guess, and I'm dealing with cyano. My lfs' have it too right now, so I kind of suspect something with the local water source. I like to use Chemiclean after removing as much of it as I can manually, and I almost never have to do a second dose, well, until next spring. Nice to know there's other products that work for it, too. I've had good luck with other fritz products, maybe I'll try theirs when we have our second spring, lol. Good video, Patty, I hope you have a nice weekend! 🙂👍

[ThePlantedTankTV]

I use a product called chemiclean. Been using it for years and it has never failed me. Love that stuff! Never hurt my fish plants or shrimp!

[stubbsaquatics]

I had it once.. omg
Great info buddy.
I used the black out method but ended up cleaning the tank out basically.
The stuff you got is way better method

[aquariumdelirium]

Just the video I’m looking for at the minute, patty!

[FKJ_WORLD]

Really nice brotha, i am schooled....😂😂😂😂

[Aquadiction]

Thanks for the video, bud! Only ever had this once and had to tear down the tank, if we had this video then it would have been different so great helpful video and valuable for us for future reference if it ever happens again!!!!

[halosomething]

i did total blackouts for 3-4 days, zero damage to plants, i have variety - stem ones and mosses
the only issue - i didn't kill all CB, so had to repeat it, there is still some left, i think it's because tank was pretty new, not very stable, i'll do it later again
the only plus - it was natural

[Ezfishtanks]

Great video. The only tank I've had this happen in is tanks with airstone only. So think you hit the nail on the head.
I just manually removed and did water changes, which cleared it up over a bit of time.

[moutaintopfish]

Thanks for the information do have one tank with a algae problem. Learned that when you go filter less you still need circulation.

[Gilsfishroom]

I have it in a dirted tank, probably because plants covered the small internal filter blocking the flow. I let it go for a couple of months until it became a thick carpet at the front of the tank to make the removal process a little more interesting. Firstly, I removed what I could manually, then changed the position of the filter to allow flow over the affected area. I then used Easy Life Blue Exit for 5 days following instructions. According to the bottle, the cyanobacteria should disappear in ten days. It is now day eight and it seems to be dying off, but time will tell.

[GCaquatics]

No sir I have never had it, but if i ever do i might have to come back here for some tips. I wonder what would happen if you did the water change at 48 hrs like it said, i mean you would spend more money and maybe that is what they were going for. Glad you got rid of it.

[danishshaikh]

I actually manually removed it from my drift, plants and substrate. Was a tough job and did a total black out for 6 days straight. And again did a siphon on the subsrtate, topped an inch of sand and planted new fast growing plants. 3 months no cyno yet. Its a tough job but did not pay a penny

[williammcdowell]

In Europe all antibiotics are controlled to try and reduce resistance evolving - so this is not something we can do in the UK or on mainland Europe. Erythromycin is used to treat pneumonia, sexually transmitted diseases etc., so from a European standpoint is somewhat odd antibiotics can be just bought and used as consumers see fit.
High organic load normally to blame, use a syphon hose, change water/add a filter with mature medium and or phosphate and nitrate absorbing resin. And yes, good flow helps, but like you I wouldn't worry too much about light levels. Blue green algae is a common issue of ponds and lakes with a high level of organic pollution in the heat and sunlight of summer, and is toxic, especially to dogs.

[Awsimilate]

i just kept burying mine, and overturning the rocks. smothering it wiped it out with ease in my tank.

[kimyork]

Patty does this start with a white slime?

[DavidM]

I successfully killed ALL bacteria in an aquarium with Hydrogen Peroxide! I am sure I could have been more careful. Note to self: 6oz might be a bit excessive for a 10gal 🤪

[aquaticfanaticsuk]

Pulls out the antibiotics:
Everyone in the US: "Cool!"
Everyone in the UK: "🦸‍♂️ Phewmin'"

I seen a thing online a few years ago saying:
High Po4, Low No3 = Cyanobacteria.
Low Po4, High No3 = Algae.

Don't know how true that is. But that 'earthy smell'. I could smell it in the fish room before I could see it.