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Anyone have any info on maracyn (erethromyacin- the antbiotic) and bac driven systems? I dont know much, but seems to me its a nono. Anyone know for sure?
I had some cyno take hold on 2 zoa frags, and would just not go away- keeps coming back. Normally I would just treat the tank with the maracyn- but thought twice and didnt this time around.
I am trying a little experiment though w/ it, if any one is interested- check out my post in zoa forum.
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Anyone w/ info on bacteria driven systems and antibiotics? Just want to know for sure- and not coming up with anything...
I've used Maracyn II in my QT tank that I generally add a touch of Prodibio to on occassion, but I don't ever test it so not sure effects of it on the bacteria in the water column. I would think it shouldn't be a big issue, but I wouldn't use erythromycin to rid of cyano either.
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^Why not? Ive had great experiances with it, along with alot of others. Just never used it on a pro biotic tank...
Are the bacterias we are adding to our tanks and driving gram negative or possitive?
Last edited by Sir Patrick; 03-17-2010 at 02:57 PM.
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Well I'm going into my 3rd week of the "Prodibio Diet" as I call it. So far Im not really noticing much of any change at all.
After first dose I did notice an improved water clarity, but have not noticed any improvement to the random patches of hair algae I have in both tanks. No noticeable improvement to skimmer production either.
I do have two new spots of cyno in the DT that is annoying the **** out of me.
I plan on continuing with the program as I feel it may still be too soon to notice anything remarkable, and hey I already paid for the stuff so why not. As long as there are no other unattractive side effects.
Any advice, suggestions or questions are always welcome!
"We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
"If it's gonna be that kinda party, Ima stick my ........ in the mashed potatoes!"-Beastie Boys
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Had to cut back on the MB7....
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Have not seen that yet Patrick (slime). How much are you dosing now?
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Still not seeing much benefit from this plan I am on. I do have water changes and 2nd round of Bioptim to be dosed as well.
"We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
"If it's gonna be that kinda party, Ima stick my ........ in the mashed potatoes!"-Beastie Boys
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Mike- being new- I forgot to drop down to a maintanace dose...I was dosing 1/2 cap for a 10 gallon tank. I have dropped since then, and has quickly subsided.
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Think I am getting the hang of this dosing now. tanks been up for 2 months, and hasnt had a water change. Been trying to get the dosing right first. I have 0 nitrates.
Double checked it at the LFS today, just in case. They tested twice- because it read 0 nitrates, and they arent used to seeing that!
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