Sfin's Dream.

[sfin52]

Thanks they are my weak spot.

I can see why. I'm a sucker for nice leathers.

 

[sfin52]

@twentyleagues does that snow raise calcium?

 

[twentyleagues]

@twentyleagues does that snow raise calcium?

No. It is not soluble in our ph levels. There is a possibility it can negatively effect some elements. I have not seen any issues though.

 

[Stang67]

i like snow (for the tank). It is scary at first, dumping something like that in the tank but i havent had any negative affects. I have done with and with out the bacteria added. I would go on A->Z to grab it cheaper then the "tank branded" stuff. scuttles off to go find a pix.

 

[tbrown]

 

[twentyleagues]

i like snow (for the tank). It is scary at first, dumping something like that in the tank but i havent had any negative affects. I have done with and with out the bacteria added. I would go on A->Z to grab it cheaper then the "tank branded" stuff. scuttles off to go find a pix.

It is a little scary at first. But I have followed Sunnyx and his tanks for years and since I learned of this from him I was not even a little worried.
I did the same bought a big bottle of food grade stuff from the same place like $15. I premix a batch 500ml. Shake the bottle and dump some in weekly. If I use the recipe I will measure it out in to a graduated cylinder add the ingredients wait 10-15 min and dump it in.

 

[sfin52]

How does the inhabitants do during the first dose. Is it better at night or in the day.

 

[twentyleagues]

How does the inhabitants do during the first dose. Is it better at night or in the day.

Mine were fine didnt even seem to notice. Fish still swimming around. My tang may go behind his rock until it clears a little but the scissor tails are out in it and so is the Timor wrasse, Of coarse the assessor is no where to be found but thats normal I get one glimpse every other week.

I dont think it matters when, might be a personal preference type thing. I scrape the glass, blow off the rocks and do the snow. Typically on sundays thats my maintenance day. The only thing thats not great is rest of the day its a little hazy maybe 4-6 hrs anyway.

 

[tbrown]

I've never noticed any of my fish being affected by it. With that said, I dose at lights out or as I'm leaving for work typically but only because it takes 2-3 hours to clear up.

 

[Stang67]

Just snowed the tank myself. Everyone is fine. Fish and coral. I did mine then let sit for 15 min with powerheads on. Then turned on return and skimmer.

 

[sfin52]

I do believe I'm going to try it i have a sump like situation. What about a tank with out a sump

 

[Stang67]

I do believe I'm going to try it i have a sump like situation. What about a tank with out a sump

I have never snowed my 40g aio but I will give it a shot tomorrow. Thanks for the nudge:)

 

[twentyleagues]

I do believe I'm going to try it i have a sump like situation. What about a tank with out a sump

I did it in my hob tank, it was fine with a little filter floss in the hob to catch particles.

 

[danieyella]

i like snow (for the tank). It is scary at first, dumping something like that in the tank but i havent had any negative affects. I have done with and with out the bacteria added. I would go on A->Z to grab it cheaper then the "tank branded" stuff. scuttles off to go find a pix.

I just found my bottle from the old system. Planning to mix it up for the peninsula starting tomorrow.

 

[sfin52]

I need to get on this band wagon.

 

[Projects with Sam]

How does the inhabitants do during the first dose. Is it better at night or in the day.

better for them at night I think. Better for you during the day.

Its pretty fun seeing them wonder what is going on, then panic and then find their sleeping spots. Timmy chattered up a storm when I first did it.

 

[Stang67]

Pro tip blow off the gunk and rocks then pour the stuff in.

 

[sfin52]

Pro tip blow off the gunk and rocks then pour the stuff in.

There's always build up on the rocks.

 

[Mschmidt]

I need to get on this band wagon.

 

[sfin52]