I'm Treating Cyanobacteria with Ultralife, Not E-Mycin; Here's Why
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Channel: Dan Hiteshew · 2017 · Pets & Animals
I'm treating this 20 gallon planted tank for blue green cyanobacteria and I'm using Ultralife Blue Green Slime Stain Remover to do it. I decided against using Erythromycin (E-Mycin_ for several reasons. Not least of which is that it kills nitrifying bacteria (beneficial bacteria or BB). I don't want my Nitrogen Cycle knocked out of whack.
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