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Thank youId say go back to having the lights on. Even if it’s a reduced schedule like 3-4 hours a day or something.
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Thank youId say go back to having the lights on. Even if it’s a reduced schedule like 3-4 hours a day or something.
Thank you I will update this when I know what all makes it. I’m glad they helped me out too I was surprised. Kinda upset they tried to out smart me and say idk if it’s due to that x y and z but thanks to everyone here I was able to stand my ground with my knowledge and not get walked over.That is awesome that the LFS will take care of you like that after receiving bad guidance. That is a rough lesson and a horrible loss for any system. Hope the system has a speedy recovery and able move passed such an ordeal. Wishing for the best and glad to hear about an LFS willing to help a hobbyist like that.
Ok that’s the kind I had. You will need to deal with that because it killed some of my corals. At least it’s the one that has a cure.
It’s so annoying I shoulda listened to everyone and went straight to UV before trying this crap. I actually have one but I bought the wrong size and bulk reef supply which is actually local for me is out of the desktop size. If I use this it will make the warranty not work for the exchange. My nutrient problem was fixed ( I added a refugium and ignored the zero nitrates for a month) after removing that and use bio balls instead (pod population for my mandarin) my nitrates maintained 5ppm and phosphates were within normal range too. I bet it’s an amazing feeling once you get rid of it all. I still can’t believe overdosing max 10ml of microbactor 7 caused this.Ok that’s the kind I had. You will need to deal with that because it killed some of my corals. At least it’s the one that has a cure.
I did the blackout thing, MB7, all kinds of things For months that didn’t work.
Finally dosing NO3 to 5-10 and PO4 0.05-0.1 and UV killed it. Tank was looking better in 24 hours with UV. UV will actually work on your bacteria bloom too.
How many watts is that?It’s so annoying I shoulda listened to everyone and went straight to UV before trying this crap. I actually have one but I bought the wrong size and bulk reef supply which is actually local for me is out of the desktop size. If I use this it will make the warranty not work for the exchange. My nutrient problem was fixed ( I added a refugium and ignored the zero nitrates for a month) after removing that and use bio balls instead (pod population for my mandarin) my nitrates maintained 5ppm and phosphates were within normal range too. I bet it’s an amazing feeling once you get rid of it all. I still can’t believe overdosing max 10ml of microbactor 7 caused this.
This is 11 watts and the desktop which is meant for this AIO tank is 9 watts. I have a 20 gallon IM Nuvo. I just realized. Can I just place the uv bulb directly in a high flow area instead of using the container it’s suppose to fit in if that makes sense ? The container is too big so I can’t put it in the right compartment. I’m wondering if I just use the bulb in the sump where the high flow chamber is will it work? Then I can just wipe it off and try and exchange it still lol.Ok that’s the kind I had. You will need to deal with that because it killed some of my corals. At least it’s the one that has a cure.
I did the blackout thing, MB7, all kinds of things For months that didn’t work.
Finally dosing NO3 to 5-10 and PO4 0.05-0.1 and UV killed it. Tank was looking better in 24 hours with UV. UV will actually work on your bacteria bloom too.
Yes and since all my fish are dead the nutrients are very low right now. Once this bloom is over I’ll use the reimbursement from lfs and get more fish to raise nutrients but I feel like raising nutrients is second right now ? I need to get this bloom taken care of and oxygen risen. Then start feeding corrals and add another clownfish pair once it’s not so cloudy.I never identified the type of Dino’s I had, but sms is spot on, you need nutrients in the tank to let everything else outcompete the dinos. I don’t have experience with UV but it may be warranted. Just make sure as you get back on track to make slow changes to the system. Always research what you add on here first and Even then be cautious. Once your system matures it will be way more stable. I use MB7 and like it, but like anything it needs to be used appropriately. That is awesome that the LFS compensated you!
Bummer. I don’t think it will have the right flow of water next to the UV bulb. But it may be worth a try tonight. It may save you a water change.This is 11 watts and the desktop which is meant for this AIO tank is 9 watts. I have a 20 gallon IM Nuvo. I just realized. Can I just place the uv bulb directly in a high flow area instead of using the container it’s suppose to fit in if that makes sense ? The container is too big so I can’t put it in the right compartment. I’m wondering if I just use the bulb in the sump where the high flow chamber is will it work? Then I can just wipe it off and try and exchange it still lol.
I’ve read all about that and it may be worth it for now considering the cost of my corrals at stake . I liked this IM one because they sell replacement bulbs. I read the one from petsmart isn’t permanent like you mention. Maybe you told me that in a previous post. Will getting that cheap one help improve my surviviblity of corrals ?Bummer. I don’t think it will have the right flow of water next to the UV bulb. But it may be worth a try tonight. It may save you a water change.
if BRS is out of the kind you need, you can pick up a cheap green killing machine From petsmart. You don’t want to use this for long though, think of this as disposable.
Roger that I’m exhausted.go to sleep and leave it alone until tomorrow at least. you have done what you can for the nite. Remember "Nothing good happens fast."
Roger that I’m exhausted.