crimsonvice Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 So somehow I have acquired a small issue with bryopsis. I am assuming it was from a frag I purchased at the swap and never really noticed it until it was getting larger. I tried hydrogen peroxide dipping it a few times, and it seemed to help momentarily, but then would come right back. I did some research and found the product Reef Flux. It is supposed to do wonders for bryopsis issues, so I figured I would give it a try. The container comes with 10 capsules and treats 100 gallons (1 per 10 gallons). I ordered two packs for my total volume of ~140 gallons. I emptied each capsule into a cup and then mixed in some tank water until it was mostly dissolved. I then dumped it into the powerhead and sit and wait to see the results. You are to turn your skimmer and any mechanical filter media off for three days. I will turn the skimmer back on after three days, and introduce some carbon. After 20 days you need to do a minimum of 30% water change. I will be monitoring nitrates during this because I dont want to go through another Vibrant nitrate spike. Here are some pictures of my problem areas. I will monitor and update as time goes along. This is the frag it came in on. A spot where it has taken hold in my tank. Flounder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flounder Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Thanks for sharing and hope this works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Hope it goes well. Never heard of this stuff so curious to see if it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 What is the active ingredient, I am guessing this is repackaged Flucon? Keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 10 hours ago, Joe said: Hope it goes well. Never heard of this stuff so curious to see if it works. They actually donated a fee bottles to the raffle this year. I have heard fantastic stuff about it, with out the hazard of effecting other things in the tank. 2 hours ago, Muttley000 said: What is the active ingredient, I am guessing this is repackaged Flucon? Keep us updated! You are correct. Hoping for good results. Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 No significant change as of yet. Skimmer is off and just replaced the filter sock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Your pics are giving joe and I nightmares lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Day 3. The green forest is starting to turn white and seems to have been thinned out slightly. The frag seems to have been moved by a snail or something, but appears to be losing the bryopsis ad well. Turning the skimmer on this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff70 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 just an fyi: fluconazole is an azole which destabilizes the cell membrane. specifically sterols(Ergosterol for fungi) but sterols are very prominent in any plant. It does not kill specifically; but as the cell membrane destabilizes it breaks apart and you get cell death. that's why it took 2-3 days for it to look like it was it was washed out. From a medical perspective I would recommend retreatment in a week to kill off the tough stragglers. turning the protein skimmer on day 3 makes sense to get rid of all the intracellular proteins and crap. pricing at Costco with goodRx coupon is 200mg tablets(just crush it) 30 tablets for $34.10. sorry if I wasted your time but its real slow at work today. Jeff Flounder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 1 hour ago, jeff70 said: just an fyi: fluconazole is an azole which destabilizes the cell membrane. specifically sterols(Ergosterol for fungi) but sterols are very prominent in any plant. It does not kill specifically; but as the cell membrane destabilizes it breaks apart and you get cell death. that's why it took 2-3 days for it to look like it was it was washed out. From a medical perspective I would recommend retreatment in a week to kill off the tough stragglers. turning the protein skimmer on day 3 makes sense to get rid of all the intracellular proteins and crap. pricing at Costco with goodRx coupon is 200mg tablets(just crush it) 30 tablets for $34.10. sorry if I wasted your time but its real slow at work today. Jeff No waste of time at all. Each bottle was $15, so pricing was pretty similar. I have some left over, but will probably pick up another bottle to retreat again just as the doctor ordered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 Oh wait... Each of the capsules in the Reef Flux is 100mg. Do you need a script for fluconazole, or is it something you can pick up OTC? That changes the pricing some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Great info @jeff70! @crimsonvice I needed a second dose to kill it off also jeff70 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff70 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 not over the counter you need an Rx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentNight1793 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I have used Reef Flux a few times and have had great results using it. It will help to eliminate the bryopsis, but still have to monitor phosphates and those other levels to totally get rid of the problem. crimsonvice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 5 hours ago, jeff70 said: not over the counter you need an Rx What is it treatment for? I'm thinking of the south park episode where they gave themselves testicular cancer to get weed and now I can't stop laughing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff70 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 fungal infections anywhere nails lungs skin urine, for immunosuppressed patients to prevent those infections(chemo HIV ...) Muttley000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 14 days in and there are no signs of bryopsis. The tuffs that had been around are completely gone. Will do a water change at 21 days. I have not seen a spike in my nitrates like I would have expected. However, I did not have a bad case, so that is probably why. Current picture. jeff70 and Flounder 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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