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Great info thanks.
But what does kill bryopsis?!? High Mg levels (2400)? This stuff is relentless.
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Increasing your mag level using TechM mag supplement by about 300-400 ppm at a rate of 100 ppm per day seems to work for some hobbyists. It seems from posts that Tech M works the best, perhaps contaminates in the product are what actually control the Bryopsis. Some hobbyists report lethargic snails from doing this.
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Thanks for the quick response.
Since my post I continued reading my search results and I think I have a better idea. Tech M seems to be choice to raise it. Seriously considering it as a last effort before I break down the tank and start over. Had considered replacing my lr but I have alot on the overflow box which would just reseed the new rock. Fingers crossed. Thanks again
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You're welcome.
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Is there a calculation to raise Mg? currently at 1350. Total system volume approximately 90 gal
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You can use the Reef Chemistry Calculator to determine this.
For a total water volume of 90 gallons it will take 486.7 ml or 16.4 fl oz or 97.3 tsp of Tech M to raise your mag level 100 ppm. I would only raise it 50 ppm the first time to make sure your total water volume guess is close. I would not raise your mag level more than 100 ppm per day. Reef Chemistry Calculator: http://reef.diesyst.com/chemcalc/chemcalc.html
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Thanks again. That's exactly the info I need. Off to marinedepot to order 2 gal of the stuff. Lol
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Good luck.
Keep us posted on your results.
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Will do. Fingers n toes crossed. Worse thing I've come across in my 12 yrs doing this
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Is it work good against alage bubble too??
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The Tech M treatment nor the AlgaeFix seem to work on Bubble Algae from my readings through the threads.
See this link for help controling the Bubble Algae: Bubble Algae: Selected Description, controls and Comments http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-0...ture/index.php
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What I have seen is it looks like the AF does not kill the adult bubble algae once it is anchored to the rock. That is it will grow out like normal until it pops. When I got to 5-6 doses I was not convince it would kill off the bubble algae, because I was seeing what I thought at the time was new small bubble algae growth. Now I think that this growth was algae that had attached before I started the AF regiment. Once I decide that it was possible that some where, AF disrupt the bubble algae cycle. I started popping it the days I dose AF to see if the algae would grow back and it did not. So I knew I had it whipped and kept the doses going till there was none to be seen for a few weeks. I have now stopped AF for I don't know, a few months and have QT all new corals. The only algae that has returned is some type of brown slime but it is not a concern as it comes and goes when I feed heavily.
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GeoJ,
That's interesting that when you pop the bubble algae you were able to gain control of it. I never would of thought of that. Thanks for the post.
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Does this doser cause drop ph? I noticed my tank drops ph from 8.1 to 7.8 after 3rd doses
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I don't believe the AF is causing the pH drop. Perhaps more CO2 in the surrounding home air is the culprit.
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should i turn off my skimmer when i put the chemicals in??
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You don't need to turn of your skimmer when using AlgaeFix.
Running the skimmer will help remove dead algae and is benefitial during the treatment process. It will help to keep your tank aerated.
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I'm in the process of reading through this thread - presently on page 26.
Real briefly here are my issues: 1. 190 Display tank /w 450G total water volume - 100G cryptic Fuge /w rock, 100G fuge /w deep sand bed, 80G in sump, 40G in frag tank, and 40G in quarantine/hospital 2. 06/11 Tank is plumbed for automatic water changes into house waste water. Had a ton of relatives in the house - cooking, showers, etc - Sewage backed up into my tank. I could write a book on the horror and hassles. Lost all SPS (except small piece Red Robin Stag), clams, and about 10% of fish. All LPS and 2 softies not affected. Had major cyno problems used Boyds Chem clean, GAC, lots of water changes. After 6 months tank ready for SPS again. 3. 12/11 Stocked tank /w nice high end SPS frags. Went out of town. Someone opened my auto feeder up all the way dumped a container of food in tank. Tank full of algae again lost all SPS (except RRS) and some LPS due to algae. Tank is better, but still too much algae and cyno. I believe that my rock has absorbed Po, and it's driving me crazy! Once again I have placed some free SPS frags from friends to see how they will do everything is doing well. Been running GAC and GFO heavily, water changes, lights out, etc. Anyway seeing this thread really perked my interest because I'm about to yank out my rock and substrate and start over. Unfortunately, I've recently been laid off, so I need to try someting else. AF came in today and some more Boyd's Chem Clean. Because I know that I have cyno, I'm thinking of doing the Boyd's and then wait 2 weeks /w heavy water changes. And then depending on the existence of algae starting the AF. If I understand right, the AF is only active for 24 hours. If this is so, I'll probably shut down GAC and GFO during the 1st 24 hours after dosing AF. Possibly use the AF more as maintenance for algae. Since I haven't read the whole thread just looking for input before getting started. |
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I don't think the AlgaeFix will bind to GFO, but it might bind to GAC. I'll see whether I can find a reference somewhere.
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has anyone had issues with water clouding during treatment? i (reluctantly) started dosing yesterday in my 56g and today the tank has a noticable cloudiness to it.
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AlgaeFix kills algae which begin to break down in your water column producing cloudiness. This is a good reason why you want to continue to skim & remove as much algae as possible before you treat with AF. Running AC helps remove dissolved organic wastes.
Increased filtration like filter bags or perhaps a Diatom filter will help remove the build-up of broken off algae parts, dead algae and increased bacterial populations which feed on the dead algae parts. Wet skimming is advised.
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