and i continue on, WHY??????

niloc16 · #1 08-16-2008, 08:17 PM

i'm back to IO

Jason McK · #2 08-16-2008, 08:48 PM

Great Post Oceanic, I've often heard of borate issues with salt but was unaware it was that bad in Seachem. I thought with Seachen salt we had found a new alternative high end salt.

Again sorry for your losses Colin.

J

Oceanic · #3 08-16-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason McK

Great Post Oceanic, I've often heard of borate issues with salt but was unaware it was that bad in Seachem. I thought with Seachen salt we had found a new alternative high end salt.

Again sorry for your losses Colin.

J

Thanks! I think Seachem is a pretty good salt; however, 1.2 - 1.3 has to be deducted from our standard ALK tests due to the borate concentration of the product.

Instant Ocean is a very good salt; however, I do add magnesium to the fresh batch before it goes into my tank. Instant Ocean is also low in potassium and needs to be supplimented especially when running ZEOvit or Fauna Marin.

I don't change anything I do with my tank if it proves to be working. Why fix it when it ain't broke?

JDigital · #4 08-16-2008, 09:14 PM

^^ Love that bird in your sig..

Sorry to the OP for your heavy losses. I hope you can get back to how it was.

niloc16 · #5 08-19-2008, 12:09 AM

today was a rough day. i've dreaded cutting out the dead pieces and i finally did it. didnt think it would bother me as much as it did. some of these colonies were bigger than my 2 fists. pics will explain better......

FTS before

FTS after

michika · #6 08-19-2008, 04:21 AM

I really feel for you. I remember pulling out my own buckets of dead SPS, and wanting to cry. Its tough, and I hope everything starts to come back for you with the change in salt.

Delphinus · #7 08-19-2008, 04:30 AM

Ouch. I too have been there with the bucket full of carnage, so I know what you're feeling (and smelling). Hope things bounce back...

Lance · #8 08-19-2008, 04:31 AM

OMG that is a depressing sight! i really feel for you.

midgetwaiter · #9 08-19-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Oceanic

Thanks! I think Seachem is a pretty good salt; however, 1.2 - 1.3 has to be deducted from our standard ALK tests due to the borate concentration of the product.

They changed this over a year ago.

Haloreef · #10 08-19-2008, 06:46 PM

Hey Colin, you and I have both had tank disasters within the same month.
It's a good hard kick to the "beets" but, like any kick to the beets it will start to feel better sooner or later. I tried to look at it as making room for all the pieces that I really want.
My tank has turned around now so if you want any free frags let me know.
Sorry man!
PS. I don't know if it will make you feel better but I deleted all photos off of my computer so I would not have to watch the slide show.
Keith.