Very good direction for this thread to take- I agree Andy.

I always change out my carbon, once the slime is gone, and change it again 2 weeks later, instead of the month or so I usually let it go

I also vacume any detrius that collects, as always, when I do my water change.

I make it a point to do a water change, the usual 10-20%, very soon after this stuff is gone, but not before-and then do another the very next week- and make it a priority not to skip a week.

I also continue to wet skim, watching closely my salinity, because as many of us know- wet skimmate can cause your salinity to get higher than you might expect, depending your water testing methods when changing water.

I like to dose it with a lights out period also- because this dose of maracyn does not always remove it all, and cyno, which can become photosynthetic, is best weakened with the lack of light also, rather than a second, third, or more dose of medication. The more meds you add to your tank, the more you will need to remove.

So far, I have not noticed any negative results in not following these guidlines, and leaving it in with very little effort to remove it, as I have not always followed them myself in the past, but will not say there are none. In recent years I have learned- Best to keep anything that doesnt belong in your tank, out of your tank, unless necessary- and only as long as necessary. Its always a good bet.