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ScubaSteve 05-24-2012 08:14 AM

How long ago did you replace the seal and what type of silicone did you use?

gregzz4 05-24-2012 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Slick Fork (Post 719030)
Absolutely, but right now they need something that works in a pinch

You're absolutely right
Sorry for coming across the wrong way

I only meant to point out that, once they get things under control, they should read up on how to properly deal with things

gregzz4 05-24-2012 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ScubaSteve (Post 719031)
How long ago did you replace the seal and what type of silicone did you use?

Good point Steve ....
I missed this completely

BlueWorldAquatic 05-24-2012 12:48 PM

Did you move the sand over?

I would recommend Stability help stabalize the bacterias, and AmQuel Plus for the Ammonia (we actually tested prime & AmQuel, and found AmQuel much superior for removing Ammonia Nitrates Nitrites Chlorine & Chloramines)

Silicone can be the issue also, depending if it was mildew resistant

Cal_stir 05-24-2012 08:26 PM

+ 1 on the ammonia, get some amquel, but don't overdose it.
+ 1 on the silicone as well, all GE silicone has anti fungal and algaecide except the GE silicone adhesive.

ScubaSteve 05-24-2012 09:27 PM

Depending on the silicone used and its chemistry, it could actually be producing ammonia as it is curing. That and GE silicones contain petroleum distillates for mildew resistance (though many of their products don't advertise this). If you're not already running a skimmer, do so as aeration is the only way to remove distillates if there are some.

+1000 on bacteria stability. MB7 is great to get the bacteria going again. Take it slow though.

oyf709 08-22-2012 04:08 AM

side note, I would try to remove all the fish from the tank and then turn ur heat up to speed up the ick life cycle. If you turn heat up but still have fish in it, it just basicly increase the amount of ick inside the tank as long as there is still available host.

HaZRaTTy 08-25-2012 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueWorldAquatic (Post 719047)
Did you move the sand over?

I would recommend Stability help stabalize the bacterias, and AmQuel Plus for the Ammonia (we actually tested prime & AmQuel, and found AmQuel much superior for removing Ammonia Nitrates Nitrites Chlorine & Chloramines)t

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Originally Posted by gregzz4 (Post 719036)
Good point Steve ....
I missed this completely

First 2 Things that crossed my mind +1 and +1 -- I'm going to say its either one of these. GE or Sand gas off.


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