My current parameters are:
Alk. 3.8
Ca. 400
Mg. 1340
(Red Sea Test Kit)
I had not refilled my doser with CarboCalcium for 3 days, so the drop in alk. Was significant! Back on line now so should get back to right.
I'm finally down to the last few dosings of Vibrant. I believe, for the most part, that the Vibrant has worked. I did notice I now have a bit of short turf algae growing on my loc-line return. I am also sparingly dosing Microbacter. Not sure if this is conflicting with the Vibrant or not, but I will keep it up. I think I should put on a doser so it gets done! My memory for dosing manually is not so good.
I have been battling aiptasia for awhile now. Tried all the potions like Aiptasia -X, Joe’s Juice, boiling water, kalkwasser, all to no avail. And just as most experts say, it only made things worse! So broke down and purchased 6 Berghia nudibranchs from Salty Underground. Hopefully, this will turn things around for my tank. Crossing my fingers.
I can see a small impact the berghia have made in my aiptasia problem. Added 6 so I know it will take some time. I wish they were more conspicuous—would be nice to see hem in action .
The Berghia seem to be working! I ended up buying 6 large ones locally and I think this made all the difference. You do have to be patient — very patient! This is not a quick process. But I am seeing a significant decrease in aiptasia numbers. Finally!!!!
The Berghia worked as far as I can tell! I have not seen an aiptasia for weeks! Sadly, I have also not seen any Berghia for weeks . For my money, this was the best option!
Oh no, the aiptasia are back!!!! I can’t believe it! And I haven’t seen my berghia at all — actually I never saw them again after introduction . But I know they were there because of the reduction of aiptasia. Bummed out!!!
Time to frag some mushrooms! I think they are at almost plague proportion now! Not sure best way to remove/get rid of. Will see if locals are interested.
Tried out a DIY Voss dosing container. The setup looks good but can’t seem to get the liquid to pump. Probably have a leak somewhere or my pump head is shot. Further investigation required.
I'm having a similar issue! I tried a new pump, replaced tubes, put grease on them and still no luck.
BRS customer support said their acrylic tubes aren't always round/to perfect spec, so recommended the o ring grease. That made a better seal, but still not perfect. Works maybe 80% of the time but I'm still getting times where the tubing lets everything drain back down.