Bryopsis Cure: My Battle With Bryopsis Using Fluconazole

[mattgsa]

Where did you buy this brightwell product?

Brightwell Aquatics Hydrat-MG - Hydrated Magnesium Salt Solution for Use in Marine Aquarium

 

[adsf430]

I ended up using reef flux and it seems to have worked. Didn't notice any negative effects, used the dose for 10 gallons on a very stocked AIO 20 gallon tank.

 

[JachPot]

Just to provide an honest update. I had to dose twice. The briopsis came back, but noticeably thinner and more clear. I followed the instructions again and nuked it. I've had no bropsis for over a month now. No adverse effects on the tank.

 

[JZM]

Hello everyone, on the 17th I started treatment with fluconazole in my aquarium due to an explosion of bryopsis, I also have cyanobacteria and prior to treatment I changed the water and inhaled the cyanobacteria, now after 5 days I see that I still have cyanobacteria and I don't know if I should wait 14 days to finish the treatment or if it is better to vacuum it into a sock with perlon to retain it and return the water to the sump. What do you recommend? (four days after starting the treatment I put the sjçkimmer cup back on).
Greetings and thanks

 

[adsf430]

I ended up using reef flux and it seems to have worked. Didn't notice any negative effects, used the dose for 10 gallons on a very stocked AIO 20 gallon tank.

I take it back, it's just barely come back

 

[Susan Edwards]

I take it back, it's just barely come back

ugh! it's nasty stuff. Another dose I'm guessing. I fully expect to have to dose longer and more for mine

 

[mattgsa]

Brightwell Aquatics Hydrat-MG - Hydrated Magnesium Salt Solution for Use in Marine Aquarium

All the bryopsis is gone. My magnesium never went over 1500

 

[JachPot]

I take it back, it's just barely come back

Mine did that, I used it one more time and I'm 100% briopsis free. I wouldn't be too worried about it. Unfortunately you're in for another dose I think.

 

[vetteguy53081]

The key to removing Bryopsis is to remove the roots. As long as roots are present, this stuff will keep coming back.
A dental pick or small crochet needle are excellent for root removal

 

[adsf430]

Mine did that, I used it one more time and I'm 100% briopsis free. I wouldn't be too worried about it. Unfortunately you're in for another dose I think.

Yep, doing a big water change first then round 2

 

[Susan Edwards]

day 3 and I'm seeing some algae loosening, floating around and some turning pale. Will see tomorrow how much I can pull out

 

[MartinM]

I’d like to confirm that treatment doesn’t kill mollusks or shrimp? I have a lot of snails and maxima and Crocea clams, as well as hitchhiker oysters and other bivalves. I don’t want these to die!

 

[DeniseAndy]

I had shrimp and clams with no issues during treatment.

 

[Susan Edwards]

no snail issues

 

[Susan Edwards]

14 days in and seeing tons of algae die off. Still some "fuzz" where it was super bad, and a couple areas still have a bit more to go, but tons of progress!

 

[shakacuz]

All the bryopsis is gone. My magnesium never went over 1500

awesome. will give this a shot!

 

[adsf430]

14 days in and seeing tons of algae die off. Still some "fuzz" where it was super bad, and a couple areas still have a bit more to go, but tons of progress!

Use a toothbrush and it’ll come right off. Make sure to do it while still under medication so it dies vs spreading

 

[Fritz05]

Just to add to the reports ReefFlux killed all the Bryopsis in my 65g without any negative effect on softies, LPS, SPS, snails, hitchhiker clam or shrimps (Candy Cane pistol, Tiger pistol, Skunk cleaner). I had an insane Bryopsis outbreak. Also, my Court Jester goby did eat Bryopsis (and is sad now), but of course he made no difference.

 

[shakacuz]

Just to add to the reports ReefFlux killed all the Bryopsis in my 65g without any negative effect on softies, LPS, SPS, snails, hitchhiker clam or shrimps (Candy Cane pistol, Tiger pistol, Skunk cleaner). I had an insane Bryopsis outbreak. Also, my Court Jester goby did eat Bryopsis (and is sad now), but of course he made no difference.

it actually ate the bryopsis? i am shocked. mine didn't touch it, from what i was able to observe

 

[Acros]

My blue tuxedo urchin eats bryopsis.