Red, black, blue-green, and bubble-forming cyanobacteria all share one thing: they're stubborn once established, and scrubbing alone rarely gets rid of them for good. Chemiclean treats all four types by oxidizing the trapped organic sludge that fuels ongoing regrowth.
Why Cyanobacteria Keeps Coming Back
Manually removing visible cyano often leaves the organic sludge underneath intact, which lets the bacteria regrow within days. Chemiclean is built to oxidize that underlying organic matter directly, addressing the source rather than just the visible mat on the surface.
What It Treats
- Red cyanobacteria, the most common type seen in marine aquariums.
- Black and blue-green cyanobacteria, less common but treated by the same formula.
- Methane-producing (bubble) cyanobacteria, a distinct and often more stubborn variant.
How to Use It
- Increase surface agitation and remove carbon during treatment, following label directions closely.
- Perform a water change after treatment to remove the oxidized organic matter and dead bacterial material.
- Address the underlying nutrient load - overfeeding, poor flow, or elevated phosphate - to prevent recurrence after treatment.
Boyd Enterprise Chemiclean is available at Marine Concept Supply - order online or pick up at our shop in Wheeling, IL. Shop Chemiclean, and browse more aquarium care products.
