Approaching total coral wipe-out

[lastlight]

Really sorry to hear things haven't improved Adam. Can't imagine loss on that scale.

Originally Posted by hfp75

I sympathize for your situation!!

I tried to save few bucks and used HC-GFO and with a Hanna tester I was able to prove that the same levels of PO4 that went in to that reactor also came out!!! I have switched back to Rowa and we are back on track with total success!!

Sometimes the name brands cost more but they seem to be predictable....

HC-GFO from where?

I doubt properly working gfo knocks the levels down noticeably with one pass. I always thought it would take a small amount out (too small a change to detect) but it's the continual running of water through it that brings the overall level down in a measurable manner over time?

[brotherd]

Surely there must be someone local that has the knowledge and experience to go to your home and assist with this situation while you attend to your studies?

[asylumdown]

I just want to clarify - I in no way think it's the bulk chems that are responsible, I know tons of other people who are using the exact same ones from the exact same batches without problems, but I also know that I changed a lot of things in a short amount of time before this all began, which if this is a 'syncopated event' of a bunch of small changes working together to cause a serious problem, returning to the brands I was using before this all began is (at least I hope) a way to eliminate one avenue of stress.

In any case I got some more advice today and a 100% water change really does seem like the best way forward. I resisted it because I'm sooooo not set up to do that, but tomorrow I'm going to try and track down 6 more of the 55 gallon rain barrels to start making water.

[gregzz4]

Stick with it Adam We're rootin' for ya !!!
I know it's depressing but I can't imagine not running my tank now ...

Somebody on here local to you must be able to loan you a tank large enough to hold your WC water for a week

Stick with it and you'll be happy you got through it

How much water do you need to hold to do a 100% WC ?
300g ? 350G ?

Put a post up looking for loaner tanks ...

If I was in your town I'd be there to help you stay in the hobby

[gregzz4]

A 50g from this guy, and a 100g from that guy, and another here and there is all it takes to do the job !!!

[lastlight]

or buy a 300g plastic trough. then you can store it somehwere in case you need it again. easy enough to move alone.

[ronau]

I have a new Laguna PT795 (51"x32"x18") basin and a couple 32 gallon brutes you can borrow.

[asylumdown]

Originally Posted by lastlight

or buy a 300g plastic trough. then you can store it somehwere in case you need it again. easy enough to move alone.

Do you know where to pick one of those up in Calgary?

Originally Posted by ronau

I have a new Laguna PT795 (51"x32"x18") basin and a couple 32 gallon brutes you can borrow.

Thanks man, I'll PM you.