Kz flatworm stop

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by bwalker9801, Jul 23, 2012.

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  1. bwalker9801

    bwalker9801 Zoanthid

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    Is anyone using this stuff? I bought a bottle 2 weeks ago because after reading up on it it basically is supposed to boost your coral health and increase slime coat and coloration. I don't have flatworms "knock on wood".
    I have seen a nice improvement in all of my sps since using it polyp extension and coloration. However I also started noticing hair algae popping up.
    I thought no big deal , but it seems to be getting worse.
    I'm thinking it's the flatworm stop.
    I put a drop of it with some ro/di in my Hanna phosphate meter and got a reading of 1.22
    Any input? Maybe it's only for zeo systems?
    Before anyone says it , I run a somewhat low nutrient system , frequent water changes , feed lightly, big skimmer , large macro fuge , lots of gfo , and good bulbs
     
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  3. Dingo

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    I heard it was "snake oil" from a reputable source.
     
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    bwalker9801 Zoanthid

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    After lot's of googling that's kinda what I'm thinking.
    There has been a noticeable improvement in my acro's although who know if it's from the flatworm stop.
     
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    True, it could be hundreds of things. Whether its directly related to the flatworm stop we cannot determine for sure :(
     
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    bwalker9801 Zoanthid

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    Yeah my guess is the Metal Halide's ;D
     
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    ska d Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    what made you decide to use flatworm stop if you dont.have flatworms. Or am i missing something.
     
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  9. bwalker9801

    bwalker9801 Zoanthid

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    Basically as a prophylactic measure.