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Byropsis Help

So before I reset thr tank I was fighting GHA and now im fighting byropsis. Has anyone dealt with it?

Natural grazers?

Chemicals?

Pros cons any help is appreciated
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@Eljefesreef, post your nitrate and phos readings here when you have a fresh test.

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@scott_tang, po4 .03 no3 is at 7.2

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@Eljefesreef, have yo consider using Fluconazole for treatments? chewy.com might have some.

20 mg/L (roughly 200 mg per 10 gallons)

Typical protocol:
Remove carbon
Turn off UV and ozone
Dose fluconazole
Leave skimmer running
Wait 14–21 days

Expected timeline:
Days 5–10: Bryopsis turns pale
Days 10–20: Melts away
Weeks later: Manual cleanup

Fluconazole is generally reef-safe for:
SPS
LPS
Soft corals
Fish
Shrimp
Snails

However, some macroalgae can be affected:
Chaeto usually survives
Caulerpa often dies

Always research dosing carefully before treatment.

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@scott_tang, I have been looking at it but scared for coral issues as a side effect
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@Eljefesreef, I’ve used Flux Rx follow recommended dosage and it will help eliminate it.

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@Tacoboutcorals, is you tank lps heavy? I did this a year ago for GHA and my torches took a hit. Sps un affected.

Did you do anything different?
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@Eljefesreef, typical I will go get a bunch of big fat turbo snails.
1 for every 10
Gallon of water. Or even double it. Pull out what you can by hand n give it atleast a month

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@P1u5h13r4m24, I actually just did a trade for 16 snails, 1 sea hare and 6 pitho crabs from a local meeting him Wednesday!