Overfeeding corals = algae bloom!

Discussion in 'Coral' started by Matt Rogers, Jun 11, 2011.

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  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Ya.

    Are you suggesting I read the instructions? :) Might have to look at that. lol

    I like it. I use it for my acros and Milli. Interesting mention on the carbon. I do have some old carbon in there. I should swap it out or get it out of there at least. Thanks for that.

    Yeah I put 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon or so in a shot glass with tank water. That is plenty with this stuff.


    Come to think of it... I did lower my light fixture down to 10" from 11.5" this week too. This is all adding up.

    Thanks all

    matt
     
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  3. 2in10

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    Only if in doubt Matt, LOL
     
  4. Matt Rogers

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    :) Instructions say..
    So I am in-line with that. But I never pour all of it in. That seems like a whole bunch to me. I just target feed. On good weeks I am 2 - 3 times a week. More often just once.


    I think it is a combo of doing more than usual, losing macro in the fuge and lowering my light.

    matt
     
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    Shouldn't you do 3/4 of that since you are dosing a 34?
     
  6. Matt Rogers

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    I do what I estimate to be a 1/8 of tsp. So a bit less than that. That stuff is sooo concentrated. Once you stir the shot-glass it goes red.
     
  7. 2in10

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    That is Coral Frenzy? My water in the shot glass turns green. Might be your problem there. It has an expiration date on it.