Tropic Marin Reef Actif

Biopolymers are organic polymers which means they are, by definition, carbon compounds. What I meant to say is that my view is that Reef Actif is not a carbon source in the traditional reefing use of the term, not that it does not contain carbon in its makeup. Sorry I wasn't more clear.

Fun fact: DNA is a type of biopolymer :)
 
Biopolymers are organic polymers which means they are, by definition, carbon compounds. What I meant to say is that my view is that Reef Actif is not a carbon source in the traditional reefing use of the term, not that it does not contain carbon in its makeup. Sorry I wasn't more clear.

Fun fact: DNA is a type of biopolymer :)

If you are right, then this pust clear blue water between Reef Actif and organic carbon based products, such as Bacto-Balance, vinegar etc. This also explains why Reef Actif was not listed in nutrient reduction category in TM's product list. I will get back to you on that once I establish communication with Herr Balling on this topic.
 
Yup that's exactly my thought. Hope you get a response from Herr Balling. Frankly this is one of the components of the system that truly puzzles me, like Reef Vitality did when I used to use the Fauna Marin system. Their descriptions are very similar though
 
It seems as if I am having a bit of cyanobacteria bloom. I don't know if it is in direct correlation with the dosing of reef actif or not.

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Pife, I have a few thoughts about your cyano.

First, your tank looks rather new. Cyano could well be part of the initial stabilisation of your tank, especially if you started with dead rock. When I first rebooted my tank, prior to starting Reef Actif, I had cyano appear for a couple of weeks as well.

I note from your thread that you're dosing some other supplements as well, notably Coral v and Fish v from Aquaforest. I've personally never noticed anything good from either of those products when using them and have since thrown them away. If you like the brand, I have found Micro E helps in getting rid of cyano. Otherwise, Tropic Marin A- and K+ Elements works as well when dosed in a ratio of higher A and lower K. The theory is that higher manganese to iron ratio causes cyano to get "poisoned". I read this off biggles' thread.

What are your nutrient levels? If you've got low nitrates and higher phosphates, that may be the cause of cyano. Carbon dosing on top of that could make it worse.

I don't think Reef Actif is the cause of your cyano.
 
Pife, I have a few thoughts about your cyano.

First, your tank looks rather new. Cyano could well be part of the initial stabilisation of your tank, especially if you started with dead rock. When I first rebooted my tank, prior to starting Reef Actif, I had cyano appear for a couple of weeks as well.

I note from your thread that you're dosing some other supplements as well, notably Coral v and Fish v from Aquaforest. I've personally never noticed anything good from either of those products when using them and have since thrown them away. If you like the brand, I have found Micro E helps in getting rid of cyano. Otherwise, Tropic Marin A- and K+ Elements works as well when dosed in a ratio of higher A and lower K. The theory is that higher manganese to iron ratio causes cyano to get "poisoned". I read this off biggles' thread.

What are your nutrient levels? If you've got low nitrates and higher phosphates, that may be the cause of cyano. Carbon dosing on top of that could make it worse.

I don't think Reef Actif is the cause of your cyano.
My DT is new. It has been only set up for 8 weeks. It was however tied into a 3 year old larger system in my basement.

I keep my phosphates at .02 ppm. I'm trying to lower my nitrates from 5. I think it is just a bacteria out of balance thing. It could also be flow related in my DT. With how little there is it will be gone before to long. I might put a little micro e in just to expedite the process.

I believe I have noticed dramatic changes from dosing both products but I am willing to stop for a month and see.

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So I decided to stay on track with the 3 spoonfuls a week. I dosed my 2nd yesterday. Cyano is very limited. I increased the turn over in my display tonight. I also rebuilt another mp40 so I'm sure it will take care of the flow issues. I will test nutrients this weekend and post them.

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Been using for absolute years and it makes my water super clear.. since my crash (very sore subject and silly mistake of not reading up about given cucumber and their toxins) my tank is running almost too clean as I went from 27 fish to now 12.. many very small.
I still do it once a week and I personally love the results.. just be wary of light shock as it surely does create a massively clear water space
 
The day after dosing I have had an increase of cyano on my sand again.

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any updates for anyone? I just got mine and was wondering how much do you guys recommend I dose once a week?

Also do you think it is better to dose only once a week or maybe 2-3 times a week? Also when does it make sense to dose when I do water changes? Directly after?

I do water changes once a week
 
Just tested nutrients and they are a little less than 5 on nitrates and .04 on p04s. I have seen nothing note worthy from dosing yet.

Cody I'm starting by dosing half the minimum recommended for my system.

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If you are dosing Reef Actif, can you please observe your fish and note this product's impact on their health (positive or negative)?
 
If you are dosing Reef Actif, can you please observe your fish and note this product's impact on their health (positive or negative)?
I have seen no positive or negative impact on my fish. I will observe them immediately after dosing.

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