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03/20/2017, 04:31 PM
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Bryopsis - Does it grow back from dry/dead rock?
I lost/abandoned my tank due to bryopsis and am looking to start again. I'm trying to find out if this stuff can spring back from the dead and grow from dry/dead rock once added back into a reef environment? I'd hate to dump 70+lbs of rock but If there's any chance it will spring back up I don't want to put the time into a tank to lose it to bryopsis again. Thanks!
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03/20/2017, 05:00 PM
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There is a new cure for it. Flucanazole don't have to worry about bryopsis again.
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03/20/2017, 09:07 PM
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Dead rock is prime real estate for any algae, including your favorite.
Aren't you a little young for this hobby?
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03/20/2017, 09:34 PM
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Well, if you are referring to my profile pic that was my son when I was a bit more active here, about 12 years ago.
I do realize dead rock can grow any algae. But bryprosis isn't just any algae. I just want to make sure it can lay dormant and spring back to life when it's reintroduced to water. I'd like to seed the rock I have here if it can be done. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk
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03/20/2017, 11:29 PM
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It's a great pic!
It sounds like you had a really tough time with the stuff. I feel ya. I like scuzy's idea. I think you can bleach disinfect rock. Use it as base rock. Good luck!
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03/26/2017, 05:03 AM
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I would treat with Fluconazole in a tub.
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03/26/2017, 06:48 AM
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Fluconazole And bleach
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03/26/2017, 09:51 AM
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I use the Fluconazole treatment in a 125 gallon mixed reef tank and it did nothing to stop it's growth. Good luck
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