Algae problem
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Yes. I wanted to try it first. As long as I keep seeing improvement I’ll stick with it.
The thing about Rid-X and many other products like it, is they do not actually kill cyanobacteria outright, they are not a drug or a toxin.
The bacteria they add to the tank are aerobic forms that are beneficial for the tanks filter system as a whole, and simply out compete the negative forms for nutrients.
It is thought that these positive forms, also compete with pathogens that can cause diseases in fish, and help reduce sludge in filters.
Its kind of like eating yogurt (acidophilus type foods) that maintain a healthy digestive tract in humans.
The bacteria they add to the tank are aerobic forms that are beneficial for the tanks filter system as a whole, and simply out compete the negative forms for nutrients.
It is thought that these positive forms, also compete with pathogens that can cause diseases in fish, and help reduce sludge in filters.
Its kind of like eating yogurt (acidophilus type foods) that maintain a healthy digestive tract in humans.
Hmmm... My gt Oliver has been almost back to his normal active behavior since adding the rid x and cleaning the back wall. Do you think it’s just a coincidence or from these changes?
Since it only seems to have advantages to having it added to the system I think I’ll just keep up on it. I’ve already added it to all my filters.
When I worked in the water industry, we considered cyanobacteria nuisance algae, but beyond that my first hand knowledge is pretty pedestrian.
But the study below has some insights, especially looking at the cyanotoxins.
Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins: From Impacts on Aquatic ...www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articles › PMC3813918
But the study below has some insights, especially looking at the cyanotoxins.
Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins: From Impacts on Aquatic ...www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articles › PMC3813918
I feel like reading that goes a bit over my head. But some of it, if I’m understanding it right, would suggest his behavior is linked to the bacterial bloom. I feel bad.
This didn’t pop up overnight. It just got to a point it was making the tank look really ugly. I didn’t think it could be impacting my fish.
Wow what a difference. I may start using Rid X myself.
Yeah I’m really happy with the results so far. I can only imagine it getting better over time. This is two weeks progress and I haven’t touched it at all, so this is purely the changes adding rid x has made.
Hmmm, Every summer around here we have constant warnings about toxic cyanobacteria outbreaks in the river. Stay out of the river, etc kills a few dogs every year.
I assumed it must be a different strain than we get in tanks because I don't remember reading anything about it being toxic in tanks. Maybe that's not the case.