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01/14/2020, 09:02 AM
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Mp60 swollen magnet .can this cause stn
So I recently lost a few sps colonys with no reason .started off as a slow stn .and never stopped .I decided to put the main cknys and clip the uper 3 inch tips .every frag made it and looks healthy in the frag tank that's attached to the system..I know I dont have any bugs so I element ated that .just trying to figure out why the loss .tanks been running almost 3 years all parameters are checked weekly except for alk I check that every other day .I did however find a swollen mp60 westside magnet .I'm wondering if that could cause the stn issue ? Just wanted everyone's thoughts .i think i am going to send my water out to icp just to see
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01/14/2020, 10:51 AM
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Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs |
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01/14/2020, 11:19 AM
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[Yeah the magnet was swollen ,cracked and had some rust on it QUOTE=Dmorty217;25643979]Ask this in the reef chemistry or SPS sub forum. I've never heard of this causing STN. Was the magnet damaged or rusty?[/QUOTE]
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01/14/2020, 12:53 PM
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Yes its "possible" but there really isn't much in the way of hard facts about what causes STN..
AKA.. I have seen no proof that it does.. and not proof that it doesn't.. There is a big thread around here about magnets like that causing issues with SPS corals,etc.. Found it.. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2434127 And what a search here gets you.. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2491490 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...2621134&page=2 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2661092 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2491081
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01/16/2020, 01:06 AM
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Yes it causes stn in corals through anecdotal experiences. Tin usually is the killer from it.
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Its a good idea to have a refrence sample for alk test kits. 1.1350 grams of baking soda in 1gallon of distilled water=10dkh. Check your alkalinity test kit! Algae is Mother Natures phosphate remover Current Tank Info: 220 galon mixed reef. |
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01/16/2020, 09:27 PM
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Do you use Vinegar to clean them. I used to but found the Vinegar causes this.
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01/16/2020, 10:35 PM
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STN is still a mystery, but I'd pull any questionable equipment, run Polyfilter, and do some water changes.
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01/17/2020, 12:53 PM
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01/19/2020, 01:03 PM
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Anything and everything causes stn,thats the problem.Sometimes there is no rhyme or reason,thats whats so infuriating about this hobby.Eventually it happens to everyone.
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