Cynobacteria is usually encouraged with the presence of nitrate and ammonia, which are both fixed forms of nitrogen. Chemi-clean helps clean and remove this problem algae through its own unique process. Most other red slime removers use purely antibiotics, namely erythromycin to take care of the algae. The use of such substances with in your aquarium can have disastrous effects upon your nitrifying bacteria and cause your tank to crash, killing the inhabitants of your aquarium.
The use of chemi-clean not only as a problem solver, when red slime is present, but as a regular maintenance procedure will help keep your water crystal clear and your tank free of unwanted cynobacteria.
For best results, turn off UV sterilizer or Ozonizer and Protein Skimmer. Remove Chemi-Pure or Carbon Filtration for 24 hours following each treatment.
It is advisable to do at least a 20% water change after full treatment.
You must use an air stone when using Chemi-Clean. Place airstone in the aquarium prior to and during treatment.
- Removes disease causing red cyanobacteria (red slime) from live coral.
- Removes red slime, black, blue-green and bubble producing algae.
- Oxidizes trapped organic sludge and sediment.
- Clarifies aquarium water to crystal clear.
- Promotes ideal enzyme balance.
- Contains no phosphates, algaecides or erythromycin succinate.
- Safe for reef tanks, all invertebrates, desirable macro algaes, nitrifying bacteria and fish.
- Treats up to 900 Gallons.
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Boyd Enterprises Aquarium Supplies
Boyd Enterprises was founded in 1962 by Dick Boyd, who had been working in aquarium stores since 1947 at the age of 17. He had a love and passion for building and maintaining aquariums as a hobby. Through his constant experimentation to create his own filtration techniques, he developed the world renowned Chemi-pure - the original ion filter medium. In 1955, Dick Boyd along with three others founded the first Marine Aquarium Society in the United States. In 1972, he and his wife Linda, moved into a house large enough so he could build his dream aquarium. It took two years, but by 1974 Mr. Boyd had constructed a 3,000 gallon aquarium that was home to various corals, fish and invertebrates. Boyd Enterprises strives to keep up Dick’s level of Excellence, quality and customer service.
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Boyd Chemiclean Red Cyano Bacteria Remover Treatment - 6 grams
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Red Slime Remover
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JAY LABARRE
Excellent!
Posted: 3/18/2013 from DENHAM SPRINGS, LA UNITED STAT
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
very simple - it does what it says it will do. Enough said
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GOOD STUFF
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JERRY W ODELL
Excellent!
Posted: 3/12/2013 from KELLER, TX UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
WORKS GREAT AS ADVERTISED
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woth it
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EDUARDO HERNANDEZ
Excellent!
Posted: 12/27/2012 from SLIDELL, LA UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
It works GREAT!
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red algae-bacteria overgrowth
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HARRY WEINER
Excellent!
Posted: 11/16/2012 from EDGEWOOD, TX UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
completly cleared up my red algae-bacteria problem
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Cyano Bacteria Remover
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DANIEL MACIN
Excellent!
Posted: 11/12/2012 from CHICAGO, IL UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
My protein skimmer had not been working well the past couple of months and thus I was inundated with red slime algae. After two back to back treatments it was all gone. Put a new power head on the skimmer and all is well. Great product. I could not find Chemiclean locally so I tried another brand, and I think it killed off a hammer coral I had for 10 years. I only trust Chemiclean .
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It's gone!(?)
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MARK GOOCH
Excellent!
Posted: 11/5/2012 from MIDLOTHIAN, VA UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
Not sure where it went, but 75% of my red slime was gone after 24 hours. My fish, corals and good algea seem to be doing fine. Did the 20% water change after 48 hours as directed. We'll have to see how things look in a week or two - but so far very impressive!
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Red Slime
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PATRICK OWENS
Excellent!
Posted: 10/22/2012 from LOS ANGELES, CA UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
After 24 hours I notice a slight differance, after 48 hours, the change was significanlty noticable, after 72 hours and the recommended warter change every inch of the red bacteria had dis appeared.
This was used in a fish and rock only tank,
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Cyano finally defeated!
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CYNTHIA HUGHES
Excellent!
Posted: 10/19/2012 from SILVER SPRINGS, NY UNITED STAT
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
We're at the 24hr mark after adding chemiclean to my 55 gallon salt water tank.Almost all of the cyano is gone. Have been battling this for over a month with water changes and siphoning, to no avail. The fish are doing great and I am so happy to have this finally behind me. Give it a try, definitely worth the money!
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Great Product
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GLEN MCPHERSON
Excellent!
Posted: 10/4/2012 from New Port Richey, FL UNITED STA
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
As always, I am carful about putting chemicals in the tank. The reviews of this product, by a lot of people, were very good. So, I gave it a try. I used only 75% of the recommended amount in my 125 gallon tank. Most of the Cyano was gone after 24 hours. All was gone within 72 hours. As directed, I replaced 20% of the water after 48 hours. A great product that works as advertised.
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red slime
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ROBERT RUECKERT
Excellent!
Posted: 9/19/2012 from GAINESVILLE, GA UNITED STATES
4.5
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
It's ok better than most but it will take multiple aplications and water changes.
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