Bryopsis possible solution - Page 9

scuzy · 01/18/2017, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DivingTheWorld

I thought you restarted with a brand new tank? Did you keep your old one set up as well? The meds aren't expensive, so I too ordered some just in case my bryopsis ever comes back. This solution seems far easier and less expensive than the Tech M treatment which never really worked for me anyways.

i did i am testing this in my 70g as it's full either hair algae or its bryopsis. the strands tell me it's bryopsis. Cross finger i won't get it in my 220.

DivingTheWorld · 01/18/2017, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by scuzy

i did i am testing this in my 70g as it's full either hair algae or its bryopsis. the strands tell me it's bryopsis. Cross finger i won't get it in my 220.

I've come to the conclusion that Bryopsis is generally unavoidable in this hobby without super strict, and long quarantine. I hope this magic elixir is the real deal!

Mrs. Music · 01/18/2017, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DivingTheWorld

I've come to the conclusion that Bryopsis is generally unavoidable in this hobby without super strict, and long quarantine. I hope this magic elixir is the real deal!

even then...

atraperegrinus · 01/20/2017, 12:46 PM

day 12 I'm finally almost down to no visible sign of bryopsis. i have one spot with a tiny tiny bit left. Hopefully it goes away and i can put everything online again.

i'll upload before and after pics soon.

FullBoreReefer · 01/20/2017, 01:23 PM

I ordered my 20 capsules. I have a very very small amount that's been there a long long time. I decided I'm ready to jump on board.

David MC Lee · 01/20/2017, 09:46 PM

Every since I started keeping a long spined black sea urchin I have not had Bryopsis in the main tank, just the overflows. FYI

FullBoreReefer · 01/20/2017, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by David MC Lee

Every since I started keeping a long spined black sea urchin I have not had Bryopsis in the main tank, just the overflows. FYI

I have one, and also a pin cushion. My long spine will eat any GHA that pops up, and my pin cushion only touches coralline. Neither one touches the small patch of Bryopsis.

For $20.99 and free shipping I'm giving this treatment a go.

bglegs · 01/21/2017, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FullBoreReefer

I have one, and also a pin cushion. My long spine will eat any GHA that pops up, and my pin cushion only touches coralline. Neither one touches the small patch of Bryopsis.

For $20.99 and free shipping I'm giving this treatment a go.

Where did you order it from. thanks

laga77 · 01/21/2017, 10:09 AM

Any updates on the effects on macro algae like cheato, caulerpa and bubble?

ali1 · 01/21/2017, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by laga77

Any updates on the effects on macro algae like cheato, caulerpa and bubble?

Please can someone confirm?

bobbravo2 · 01/21/2017, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ali1

please can someone confirm?

+2

Jndragon79 · 01/21/2017, 12:18 PM

I agree. I hope it doesn't kill macro but based on how it eons on bryopsis, I suspect it will kill macro as well. I'm going to have to take my macro out during the dosing

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atraperegrinus · 01/21/2017, 01:55 PM

It will likely kill off your macro.

It's already clearly been posted in the thread that this will kill basically any and all algae, macro or micro. it stops production of cellular walls in the algae.

i know its alot of pages now guys, but if you re-read the bulk of the first few pages, it will answer every question that has been re-asked here in the last page and a half.

not trying to be rude, but please try not to clutter the thread, lets try to keep it as updates and pertinent new information. links to where to get the drug are posted, aswell as dosing instructions from a few different people.

As for me, I've left my LED lights on most of the time for my dose. My thickest portion of where bryopsis was, is almost entirely gone ( its the last remaining bryopsis ), but there's still a tiny patch that's holding on, its been getting better day by day, so hopefully it just needs time to break down.

Hoping that my leds don't actually have too much UV and ended up breaking down the medication or something. I've only been running them for 2-3 hours a day to see if it helps with the last tiny patch.

bobbravo2 · 01/21/2017, 03:29 PM

Just dosed 15000 mg in my 65 gallon.
Day 1 pics

ali1 · 01/21/2017, 03:39 PM

Subscribed

homer1475 · 01/21/2017, 04:41 PM

Just ordered some of this stuff. Heres to hoping it works!

FullBoreReefer · 01/21/2017, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbravo2

Just dosed 15000 mg in my 65 gallon.

Is this a typo?

I thought the dose was 150mg per 30liters (7.9gals)

65gals ÷ 7.9gals = 8.22 x 150mg = 1233mg

scuzy · 01/21/2017, 09:03 PM

Probably math error by him.

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rockworm · 01/21/2017, 10:23 PM

I have been following this thread because I have a major bryopsis issue as well. I have a 400g sps and a 75 mixed coral linked to a common sump. I dose 9800mg tonight hoping that it will end the bryopsis once and for all. Given it takes a few days to take effect, I will get some pictures up over the next couple days.

ksanfranfan · 01/21/2017, 10:31 PM

Following as well. I will be placing an order tonight from payless pet products. Hopefully it gets to me in a few days. I started this hobby keeping reef tanks in 2003. Over the years I've seen many hobbyists with bryopsis in their tanks and the battle and toll it had on them. For the past year I've been battling bryopsis trying different approaches and at the same time trying to be as diligent as possible with my tank maintainance. All in all bryopsis has really taken its toll on me and I've just about given up until coming across this.
At this point I'm willing to try anything that will eradicate bryopsis. I've lost several sps, zoas and lps so far. Right now my fish are more important than anything else being that I've had a couple since I started in the hobby.
Anyways I'm all in and will post my before pics and progress as well like others have once I receive my order. Congrats to those who have had success and to the op for sharing this treatment.

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T55 · 01/21/2017, 11:15 PM

Great article on a possible solution for bryopsis. All of you reefers that put their tanks on display to try to solve this problem, thank you, job well done. I will also be starting the treatment when my order arrives. I have tried the high mag. without success and now there's proof that fluconazole works and hopefully cures the problem once and for all.

AFord · 01/22/2017, 08:56 AM

I'm curious what the effects of this are on the zooxanthellae in the corals. No one seems to be reporting any issues, which is great. It was just a thought I was having in regards to using this as part of a coal qt program.

Tigé21v · 01/22/2017, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by atraperegrinus

It will likely kill off your macro.

It's already clearly been posted in the thread that this will kill basically any and all algae, macro or micro. it stops production of cellular walls in the algae.

i know its alot of pages now guys, but if you re-read the bulk of the first few pages, it will answer every question that has been re-asked here in the last page and a half.

not trying to be rude, but please try not to clutter the thread, lets try to keep it as updates and pertinent new information. links to where to get the drug are posted, aswell as dosing instructions from a few different people.

As for me, I've left my LED lights on most of the time for my dose. My thickest portion of where bryopsis was, is almost entirely gone ( its the last remaining bryopsis ), but there's still a tiny patch that's holding on, its been getting better day by day, so hopefully it just needs time to break down.

Hoping that my leds don't actually have too much UV and ended up breaking down the medication or something. I've only been running them for 2-3 hours a day to see if it helps with the last tiny patch.

Unless I've read these threads wrong, which may be the case, the o ly algae it seems to have an effect on bryopsis. Unfortunately.

bobbravo2 · 01/22/2017, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by FullBoreReefer

Is this a typo?

I thought the dose was 150mg per 30liters (7.9gals)

65gals ÷ 7.9gals = 8.22 x 150mg = 1233mg

Thank God it's a typo and not a miscalculation - meant to say 1,500mg. Shot for the midpoint between the two dosages (higher dose was around 2,300mg at 9mg/L)

bobbravo2 · 01/22/2017, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigé21v

Unless I've read these threads wrong, which may be the case, the o ly algae it seems to have an effect on bryopsis. Unfortunately.

I refrigerated some chaeto/red algae just in case. Left some in my refuge to use as experimental specimens.

01/20/2017, 12:46 PM	#204
atraperegrinus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 456	day 12 I'm finally almost down to no visible sign of bryopsis. i have one spot with a tiny tiny bit left. Hopefully it goes away and i can put everything online again. i'll upload before and after pics soon. __________________ -Shannon Current Tank Info: Mixed Reef - 110g Display Tank - C2C Overflow /w Bean Animal \| 125g Sump/Fuge \| Vertex Omega 150 \| Waveline DC12000 \| Apex Neptune Controller \| Gyre 250's x2 \| Ocean Revive LED's \| SpectraPure LM3 AWC \| Tunze 3155 ATO /w LM3 pump \|

01/20/2017, 01:23 PM	#205
FullBoreReefer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wooster, OH Posts: 1,862	I ordered my 20 capsules. I have a very very small amount that's been there a long long time. I decided I'm ready to jump on board. __________________ 60x36x24 mixed reef. 40b sump. Regal 250int Varios. 4xHydra26HDs+t5s. 4xMp40wes. Apex2016.

01/21/2017, 10:09 AM	#209
laga77 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Alsip, IL Posts: 1,133	Any updates on the effects on macro algae like cheato, caulerpa and bubble? __________________ Four legs good. Two legs better. Current Tank Info: 50G SPS/NPS Reef, 120G Mixed Reef, 120G FOWRL, 29G Seahorse tank, 20G Observation tank,

01/21/2017, 01:55 PM	#213
atraperegrinus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 456	It will likely kill off your macro. It's already clearly been posted in the thread that this will kill basically any and all algae, macro or micro. it stops production of cellular walls in the algae. i know its alot of pages now guys, but if you re-read the bulk of the first few pages, it will answer every question that has been re-asked here in the last page and a half. not trying to be rude, but please try not to clutter the thread, lets try to keep it as updates and pertinent new information. links to where to get the drug are posted, aswell as dosing instructions from a few different people. As for me, I've left my LED lights on most of the time for my dose. My thickest portion of where bryopsis was, is almost entirely gone ( its the last remaining bryopsis ), but there's still a tiny patch that's holding on, its been getting better day by day, so hopefully it just needs time to break down. Hoping that my leds don't actually have too much UV and ended up breaking down the medication or something. I've only been running them for 2-3 hours a day to see if it helps with the last tiny patch. __________________ -Shannon Current Tank Info: Mixed Reef - 110g Display Tank - C2C Overflow /w Bean Animal \| 125g Sump/Fuge \| Vertex Omega 150 \| Waveline DC12000 \| Apex Neptune Controller \| Gyre 250's x2 \| Ocean Revive LED's \| SpectraPure LM3 AWC \| Tunze 3155 ATO /w LM3 pump \|

01/21/2017, 03:29 PM	#214
bobbravo2 Reef Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 967	Just dosed 15000 mg in my 65 gallon. Day 1 pics __________________ Bob G. - O.R.C.A Member Current Tank Info: 65 Gallon \| Radion Pro G3 \| MP40 \| MP10 \| Apex \| Jaebo DC9000 \| KNOP Calcium Reactor \| Mated Picasso Clowns \| Mix of LPS, SPS and Softies

01/20/2017, 09:46 PM	#206
David MC Lee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South of Springfield IL. Posts: 1,645	Every since I started keeping a long spined black sea urchin I have not had Bryopsis in the main tank, just the overflows. FYI

01/21/2017, 12:18 PM	#212
Jndragon79 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 127	I agree. I hope it doesn't kill macro but based on how it eons on bryopsis, I suspect it will kill macro as well. I'm going to have to take my macro out during the dosing Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

01/21/2017, 03:39 PM	#215
ali1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 997	Subscribed __________________ Originally Posted by Gogandantess "I'm totally frustrated by this disease. My display has been fallow for 2 months now. If ich happened to mysteriously appear again, I'm giving up and going back to African Cichilds."

01/21/2017, 04:41 PM	#216
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	Just ordered some of this stuff. Heres to hoping it works! __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"

01/21/2017, 09:03 PM	#218
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	Probably math error by him. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01/21/2017, 10:23 PM	#219
rockworm A-counting guy Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 673	I have been following this thread because I have a major bryopsis issue as well. I have a 400g sps and a 75 mixed coral linked to a common sump. I dose 9800mg tonight hoping that it will end the bryopsis once and for all. Given it takes a few days to take effect, I will get some pictures up over the next couple days. __________________ You can see my 400g build thread here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2577596 Current Tank Info: 400g SPS and 75g non SPS Last edited by rockworm; 01/21/2017 at 10:30 PM.

01/21/2017, 10:31 PM	#220
ksanfranfan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Garland,Tx Posts: 13	Following as well. I will be placing an order tonight from payless pet products. Hopefully it gets to me in a few days. I started this hobby keeping reef tanks in 2003. Over the years I've seen many hobbyists with bryopsis in their tanks and the battle and toll it had on them. For the past year I've been battling bryopsis trying different approaches and at the same time trying to be as diligent as possible with my tank maintainance. All in all bryopsis has really taken its toll on me and I've just about given up until coming across this. At this point I'm willing to try anything that will eradicate bryopsis. I've lost several sps, zoas and lps so far. Right now my fish are more important than anything else being that I've had a couple since I started in the hobby. Anyways I'm all in and will post my before pics and progress as well like others have once I receive my order. Congrats to those who have had success and to the op for sharing this treatment. Sent from my SM-G360T using Tapatalk

01/21/2017, 11:15 PM	#221
T55 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 19	Bryopsis possible solution Great article on a possible solution for bryopsis. All of you reefers that put their tanks on display to try to solve this problem, thank you, job well done. I will also be starting the treatment when my order arrives. I have tried the high mag. without success and now there's proof that fluconazole works and hopefully cures the problem once and for all.

01/22/2017, 08:56 AM	#222
AFord Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hilton Head Island, SC Posts: 94	I'm curious what the effects of this are on the zooxanthellae in the corals. No one seems to be reporting any issues, which is great. It was just a thought I was having in regards to using this as part of a coal qt program. __________________ - Allen Current Tank Info: Building 150 in-wall with a 40 breeder DIY sump and a 40 breeder display fuge.