What's in vibrant aquarium cleaner?

tcarter1936 · May 21, 2017

I'm considering trying it out to get rid of hair algae. But can't find out what it is. Any input?

Brew12 · May 21, 2017

tcarter1936 said:
I'm considering trying it out to get rid of hair algae. But can't find out what it is. Any input?

It is mostly bacteria. They aren't willing (understandably so imo) to give up the trade secret of the blend of bacteria.

tcarter1936 · May 21, 2017

Brew12 said:
It is mostly bacteria. They aren't willing (understandably so imo) to give up the trade secret of the blend of bacteria.

Thanks just trying to figure it out.i guess no difference in adding a bottle of Dr Tim's

Brew12 · May 21, 2017

tcarter1936 said:
Thanks just trying to figure it out.i guess no difference in adding a bottle of Dr Tim's

Dr Tims is a nitrifying bacteria. Completely different species than you will find in one designed to lower nitrates or consume algae.

tcarter1936 · May 21, 2017

Brew12 said:
Dr Tims is a nitrifying bacteria. Completely different species than you will find in one designed to lower nitrates or consume algae.

Oh so that makes more sense seeing as how I've added a bottle of Dr Tim's a month ago. Thanks

Brew12 · May 21, 2017

tcarter1936 said:
Oh so that makes more sense seeing as how I've added a bottle of Dr Tim's a month ago. Thanks

The bacteria in Vibrant consume the nitrates and are then removed by your skimmer. That is why the product can drop nitrates so quickly.

tcarter1936 · May 21, 2017

Brew12 said:
The bacteria in Vibrant consume the nitrates and are then removed by your skimmer. That is why the product can drop nitrates so quickly.

That's the thing that bothers me, my no3 is between 2-5 so I assume that po4 is my issue albeit test kits read 0 but the GHA says they are present.

Brew12 · May 21, 2017

tcarter1936 said:
That's the thing that bothers me, my no3 is between 2-5 so I assume that po4 is my issue albeit test kits read 0 but the GHA says they are present.

That is why many experienced reefers don't even test for NO3. They just know by looking at their tank if it isn't right. More reliable than tests.

tcarter1936 · May 21, 2017

Brew12 said:
That is why many experienced reefers don't even test for NO3. They just know by looking at their tank if it isn't right. More reliable than tests.

I guess I should add some kno3 to bring down po4?

Brew12 · May 21, 2017

tcarter1936 said:
I guess I should add some kno3 to bring down po4?

I'm not sure it works that way. If you feel your PO4 is high you might want to consider using GFO

tcarter1936 · May 21, 2017

Brew12 said:
I'm not sure it works that way. If you feel your PO4 is high you might want to consider using GFO

Never tried it, but probably Worth a try

Brew12 · May 21, 2017

tcarter1936 said:
Never tried it, but probably Worth a try

Just be careful. Dropping your PO4 too fast can cause RTN on corals. I'd only do it if you really feel your PO4 is causing a problem. And then, add GFO slowly.

tcarter1936 · May 21, 2017

Brew12 said:
Just be careful. Dropping your PO4 too fast can cause RTN on corals. I'd only do it if you really feel your PO4 is causing a problem. And then, add GFO slowly.

Thanks your a big help as always

JBslick81 · May 21, 2017

Rookie question what is RTN on corals?

tcarter1936 · May 21, 2017

JBslick81 said:
Rookie question what is RTN on corals?

Rapid tissue necrosis, basically fast loss of skin

tcarter1936 · May 21, 2017

JBslick81 said:
Rookie question what is RTN on corals?

It's the spots that turn white prior to tuning green[emoji2]

BlennyKravitz · May 22, 2017

Brew12 said:
Just be careful. Dropping your PO4 too fast can cause RTN on corals. I'd only do it if you really feel your PO4 is causing a problem. And then, add GFO slowly.

Interesting theory. I still feel the pain from every RTN'd coral in my life. Makes sense.