toadstool troubles

[inkslinger]

yes of a matter of fact i did?!?!? SeaChem Phosguard Phosphate Remover !!!

[chris121277]

I have toad stools, and just put stuff in for Phosfates. Does that hurt them??

[sharuq1]

If I remember right, I think that the Seachem Phosguard has aluminum or some chemical in it that toadstools aren't fond of. Try removing it and see if it perks up in a bit. Adding some carbon couldn't hurt either. Could also be it is shedding or there is some chemical warfare going on.... Mine goes through a week every once in a while when it shrivels up and looks like absolutely dreadful, like it is going to die then it comes back looking better than ever for no apparent reason.

[inkslinger]

Originally Posted by chris121277

I have toad stools, and just put stuff in for Phosfates. Does that hurt them??

well if yours change their attitude please let me know as that will solve all this...and if not let me know as well.

going to try a 10g water change and see if that helps...just gotta keep reminding myself that patience is a virtue!!!

[inkslinger]

well, i went and did a 10g water change and unhooked the phosban...will see if that makes a difference..

[i have crabs]

Originally Posted by inkslinger

yes of a matter of fact i did?!?!? SeaChem Phosguard Phosphate Remover !!!

definatly the problem

[inkslinger]

the phosphate remover is causing all this????

[inkslinger]

that really sux...now to battle this damn algae some other way!!!???

[Hairytank]

I had the same issues a while back and switched to Rowaphos, it is an iron based product. This product is a little more expensive, but it works really well.

[i have crabs]

its the aluminum base so rowaphos or other iron based ones are fine