need more help maybe a stupid question

meadpint77 · 04/03/2010, 08:05 AM

ok so last week i posted something on here to find out how to get rid of a feather like plant a lot of people told me to use tech m well i ordered it. well i have also had a cyano/ red slime problem. so i i am going to get some cyano rid/ poly ox. i also use Liquid calcium, Strontium & Molybednum and Iodine. well my question is is there going to be a problem mixing all these in my tank? i dont want to kill any thing in my tank i dont want gone. is it a smart thing to put all these addatives in my tank? i just want a pretty looking and heathy tank. thanks a lot

mtc1966 · 04/03/2010, 08:15 AM

just my opinion i wouldn't mix to different poisons in the tank at once. plus the cyno can be cured with ro/di water changes good housekeeping and a big clump of cheato. that cleared my cyno up in a couple of weeks oh i also started dosing vitamin c that seemed to help kill the cyno as well

SueAndHerZoo · 04/03/2010, 08:31 AM

I think adding anything to your tank to get rid of cyano should be a LAST resort after you've tried everything else. You definitely don't want to be doing it at the same time you're adding the Tech M.

Regarding the dosing of liquid calcium, strontium, molybednum and iodine, do you have test kits to keep an eye on your levels? You're really not supposed to add anything to the tank that you can't test the levels of. I've been in this hobby almost two years and I still don't feel experienced enough to fool around with additives or chemicals in my tank.

Be careful and practice patience.... most of your issues can resolve themselves with proper husbandry but it doesn't happen overnight. Good luck!
Sue

my2girls · 04/03/2010, 09:14 AM

Sue is correct about dosing those chemical elements (strontium, molybdenum, and iodine). Your salt mix already contains them in proper amounts. Additional dosing usually just fuels algae.

Concerning your "feather like plant", I have no clue. Sorry, I didn't catch that thread.

dMarina · 04/03/2010, 09:23 AM

As Sue says, proper husbandry will help. Do small water changes and stop dosing. You really need to test. I use Chemiclean for the red slime, it is non toxic to the fish and inverts. I've had very good results, and it works overnight. You must shut your skimmer off for 48 hours. Oh, also increase or redirect your water flow.

dMarina · 04/03/2010, 09:23 AM

Feather like plant? It could be a feather duster! Do you have a pic?

04/03/2010, 08:05 AM	#1
meadpint77 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 9	need more help maybe a stupid question ok so last week i posted something on here to find out how to get rid of a feather like plant a lot of people told me to use tech m well i ordered it. well i have also had a cyano/ red slime problem. so i i am going to get some cyano rid/ poly ox. i also use Liquid calcium, Strontium & Molybednum and Iodine. well my question is is there going to be a problem mixing all these in my tank? i dont want to kill any thing in my tank i dont want gone. is it a smart thing to put all these addatives in my tank? i just want a pretty looking and heathy tank. thanks a lot

04/03/2010, 08:15 AM	#2
mtc1966 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: middletown,ct Posts: 5,778	just my opinion i wouldn't mix to different poisons in the tank at once. plus the cyno can be cured with ro/di water changes good housekeeping and a big clump of cheato. that cleared my cyno up in a couple of weeks oh i also started dosing vitamin c that seemed to help kill the cyno as well __________________ 65g seahorse tank 20g sump with a reef octopus skimmer ,tlf 150 reactor, red sea ozone generator controller,cpr hob fuge with light and 2 China led lights one 42x1 w and one 24x3 w. occupied by 4 ecectus seahorses a couple small gobies and cuc. Current Tank Info: 58g main with 20g sump

04/03/2010, 08:31 AM	#3
SueAndHerZoo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 1,334	I think adding anything to your tank to get rid of cyano should be a LAST resort after you've tried everything else. You definitely don't want to be doing it at the same time you're adding the Tech M. Regarding the dosing of liquid calcium, strontium, molybednum and iodine, do you have test kits to keep an eye on your levels? You're really not supposed to add anything to the tank that you can't test the levels of. I've been in this hobby almost two years and I still don't feel experienced enough to fool around with additives or chemicals in my tank. Be careful and practice patience.... most of your issues can resolve themselves with proper husbandry but it doesn't happen overnight. Good luck! Sue __________________ * 92 gallon corner tank * 46 gallon bowfront * 34 gallon QT/HT tank * 34 gallon turtle hatchling tank * 14 gallon Biocube * 125 gallon turtle tank * Another 125 gallon turtle tank " (yes, 6 tanks, 3 saltwater and 3 turtles) Go ahead and call me crazy :)

04/03/2010, 09:23 AM	#5
dMarina SeaHag Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 41.916N, 71.716W Posts: 632	As Sue says, proper husbandry will help. Do small water changes and stop dosing. You really need to test. I use Chemiclean for the red slime, it is non toxic to the fish and inverts. I've had very good results, and it works overnight. You must shut your skimmer off for 48 hours. Oh, also increase or redirect your water flow. __________________ If my memory gets any worse, I'll be able to throw myself a surprise party. Deb Current Tank Info: 75 G Display, 30 g sump, ASM skimmer, Koralia 3 & 4 LPS, Softies, 8 Fish, Pistol shrimp, Very Cool LG Long Spiny Urchin

04/03/2010, 09:23 AM	#6
dMarina SeaHag Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 41.916N, 71.716W Posts: 632	Feather like plant? It could be a feather duster! Do you have a pic? __________________ If my memory gets any worse, I'll be able to throw myself a surprise party. Deb Current Tank Info: 75 G Display, 30 g sump, ASM skimmer, Koralia 3 & 4 LPS, Softies, 8 Fish, Pistol shrimp, Very Cool LG Long Spiny Urchin

04/03/2010, 09:14 AM	#4
my2girls Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Hartford, CT Posts: 2,367	Sue is correct about dosing those chemical elements (strontium, molybdenum, and iodine). Your salt mix already contains them in proper amounts. Additional dosing usually just fuels algae. Concerning your "feather like plant", I have no clue. Sorry, I didn't catch that thread.