Leonard
10 & Over Club
I've longed theorized Old Tank Syndrome may be an acculumation problem rather then a depletion problem (read my questions in this thread ).
But the answer to one question eludes me:
If acculumation is the cause of OTS, wouldn't a large (80-100%)water change effectively remedy this problem?
A person may attribute OTS to the gradual buildup of toxins within an organism. And everyone agrees that chronic exposure to toxins and toxicants will inevitably lead to mortality. But the vexing problem with this theory is: corals introduced at different times (range of months and years) are reported to suffer the effects of OTS at the same time. This follows no logic, and instead points to acute exposure to acculumated trace elements in the water column. But if this is the case, shouldn't large water changes solve the problem?
Your article is sensible, except for the recommendation to reestablish tanks every 4-5 years (or any amount of time, for that matter). Shouldn't larger water changes suffice?
Thanks.
But the answer to one question eludes me:
If acculumation is the cause of OTS, wouldn't a large (80-100%)water change effectively remedy this problem?
A person may attribute OTS to the gradual buildup of toxins within an organism. And everyone agrees that chronic exposure to toxins and toxicants will inevitably lead to mortality. But the vexing problem with this theory is: corals introduced at different times (range of months and years) are reported to suffer the effects of OTS at the same time. This follows no logic, and instead points to acute exposure to acculumated trace elements in the water column. But if this is the case, shouldn't large water changes solve the problem?
Your article is sensible, except for the recommendation to reestablish tanks every 4-5 years (or any amount of time, for that matter). Shouldn't larger water changes suffice?
Thanks.