Help! Zoas closed???
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stevensun
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I saw your new testing results after I posted the long reply which was aimed for eliminating ammonia and NO2 in the cycling tank. Your results show zero ammonia and NO2 so the mini cycle isn't anything worth worrying about. But the things you ordered are good to have anyway.
Forget about the kalkwasser dosing part since your water has no NH3 & NO2. Just slowly bring up your CA and mag and you'll be fine.
I would say 80-90% of the reefers keep their alk between 8-10. 8.6 is where mine has been and I think it's perfectly fine. The composition of ca and mag in NSW is about ca : mag = 1 : 3.
Forget about the kalkwasser dosing part since your water has no NH3 & NO2. Just slowly bring up your CA and mag and you'll be fine.
I would say 80-90% of the reefers keep their alk between 8-10. 8.6 is where mine has been and I think it's perfectly fine. The composition of ca and mag in NSW is about ca : mag = 1 : 3.
So why do you think some of my zoas are still not open and are melting? Also would it benifit my tank to dose it with the cycle bacteria when I get it? Will it survive shipping in Florida? I guess they pack it in dry ice. By the way what do you do to get rid of algae? Do you use any products to remove phospates?
stevensun
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zoas close for numerous reasons and sometimes they do so just because they can. Melting could result from poor water quality, fungus, pests...etc.
Yes, it will be benificial to dose DIGEST regularly. It claims to help rid algae but it works by depleting dissolved nutrients in the water rather than killing algae directly. So it takes time and sometimes too many other variables prohibit the desired results. I use GFO in a phosphate reactor and it works wonder for me.
stevensun
Member
I am not familiar with B-ionic two parts but epsom salt has mag sulfate which will lower PH I believe. As long as your PH is below 8.5, I wouldn't worry too much about it.
How much have you dosed compared to the recommended total amount? It takes a lot of mag additive to raise mag level.
Phosphate reactor isn't a must but it definitely makes algae control a lot easier.
How much have you dosed compared to the recommended total amount? It takes a lot of mag additive to raise mag level.
Phosphate reactor isn't a must but it definitely makes algae control a lot easier.
NaH2Ofreak
Premium Member
I think it would be best for you to buy a two little fishies phosphate media reactor a small power head pump and a 150g jar of Rowaphos. Hook it up and let er rip. Removing the PO4 will go a long ways for you and get your the results you are after.
Also, take a little while and read up on the whole calcium, alkalinity, magnesium thing. It is pretty easy to understand once you read it and study it a bit. It really helps to balance your tank and know what exactly is going on.
Dennis
Also, take a little while and read up on the whole calcium, alkalinity, magnesium thing. It is pretty easy to understand once you read it and study it a bit. It really helps to balance your tank and know what exactly is going on.
Dennis
Whats the best artical to read on Cal., Mag., and Alk.?
650-IS350
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http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/nov2002/chem.htm
Ok today I got tired of playing I doses 5 cups of Mag. Randy 2 part my friend gave me. And 3 oz of cal. Im considering dosing vit. C tonight. What do yall think of that? :eek2: , please read the directions on the bottle and when you dose please plese take your time, do thing in increments, patients is the key.....
Ok today I got tired of playing I doses 5 cups of Mag. Randy 2 part my friend gave me. And 3 oz of cal. Im considering dosing vit. C tonight. What do yall think of that? :eek2: , please read the directions on the bottle and when you dose please plese take your time, do thing in increments, patients is the key.....
