Chemi pure

[Doobie65]

Will it be ok to run chemi pure media while My tanknis new? Having some diatom issues and most reefers are saying to let it run its course so I dont want to disturb it! The bottle says that it will knock down the silicates and thats whats feeding the diatom from my understanding. So yes or no to adding? Also dipped a few zoas and wanted to clean up any meds from the dip that may have entered my tank. Thanks.

 

[Conrad Noto]

You can, but personally i'd let tank balance out and clear up before you add it.

 

[LxHowler]

How old is the tank, if it is just diatoms and it's not irritating anything in the tank I would try to let it run its course. From my experience part of having a new tank is diatoms, they go away once the tank has settled. If they are not causing harm I would try to avoid adding more chemicals to a new tank. Obviously if it's causing problems then you can try it

 

[Doobie65]

How old is the tank, if it is just diatoms and it's not irritating anything in the tank I would try to let it run its course. From my experience part of having a new tank is diatoms, they go away once the tank has settled. If they are not causing harm I would try to avoid adding more chemicals to a new tank. Obviously if it's causing problems then you can try it

You can, but personally i'd let tank balance out and clear up before you add it.

10 4 thats what I will do. I wasnt adding it to get rid of t

How old is the tank, if it is just diatoms and it's not irritating anything in the tank I would try to let it run its course. From my experience part of having a new tank is diatoms, they go away once the tank has settled. If they are not causing harm I would try to avoid adding more chemicals to a new tank. Obviously if it's causing problems then you can try it

Ok , yea I wasnt wanting to add chemi pure to get rid of the diatoms as I understand it needs to run its course. I wanted to add it to be sure to neutralize any of the coral dip that may have got in the tank but adding it may mess up the diatom cycle so I will hold off. Everything seems fine with the zoas and clowns. Thank you!

 

[Chefwheredyougo]

You're dip that made it in would be diluted so much that it wouldn't make a difference. Its best not to add it right now

 

[Doobie65]

You're dip that made it in would be diluted so much that it wouldn't make a difference. Its best not to add it right now

Thanks im being a worry wart lol. Just trying to stay on top of EVERYTHING which is impossible and will drive ya nuts !

 

[LxHowler]

Your dip should be diluted enough that water changes will deal with that unless you have a large amount in the tank.
Something that I do to avoid dip getting into the tank is, after you acclimated and dipped your coral use a container of clean tank water to wash any dip of before the coral goes into the tank, only need a quick dip in tank water to wash it off. Removes all worry if dip getting into the tank

 

[Doobie65]

Your dip should be diluted enough that water changes will deal with that unless you have a large amount in the tank.
Something that I do to avoid dip getting into the tank is, after you acclimated and dipped your coral use a container of clean tank water to wash any dip of before the coral goes into the tank, only need a quick dip in tank water to wash it off. Removes all worry if dip getting into the tank

Thank you for the tip , I appreciate it!