Aquaforest probiotic method - Page 16

brisco · #1 09-16-2016, 01:58 AM

my mistake 0.5 Nitrates is the correct number. Prior to using Nitroguard Phosphate and Nitrate were higher....which is why I started on it, I also wanted to increase the bioload.

I battled cyano with lights out, lots of water changes, filter socks daily etc. It came back so just nuked it with Chemiclean 2 days ago. Everything is looking good in the tank now, except the skimmer is still in overdrive...but I hear that takes a while sometimes. I still have the dinos thought. I can stir up my sand and vac it so it is nice and white and in 10 minutes (not exaggerating) you can see it starting to turn brown. I am considering Hydrogen Peroxide now.

brisco · #2 09-16-2016, 01:59 AM

Doesn't sound like probiotic salt is a magic solution for my problems.

Jordon · #3 09-17-2016, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by brisco

my mistake 0.5 Nitrates is the correct number. Prior to using Nitroguard Phosphate and Nitrate were higher....which is why I started on it, I also wanted to increase the bioload.

I battled cyano with lights out, lots of water changes, filter socks daily etc. It came back so just nuked it with Chemiclean 2 days ago. Everything is looking good in the tank now, except the skimmer is still in overdrive...but I hear that takes a while sometimes. I still have the dinos thought. I can stir up my sand and vac it so it is nice and white and in 10 minutes (not exaggerating) you can see it starting to turn brown. I am considering Hydrogen Peroxide now.

I have dinos too. I was in denial before thinking it was some crazy diatoms that just wouldn't go away, but the moment I seen the slimy bubbles I knew

I'm debating to just remove my sand bed, as that is the only thing it is affecting. My rocks are perfectly 'clean'

ramasule · #4 09-18-2016, 03:13 PM

Hi,
Which vendor sells the aquaforest lineup?

Im in edmonton if anyone sells it local, I didnt see one on their website though.

Also, how many dosing pump heads will I need? I know I need 3 for the 1,2,3 can I Mix the other stuff like probiotics into one container? Im out of town all week and can not dose 1 drop every other day unless I can dose it.

Myka · #5 09-28-2016, 03:17 AM

Bummer! I've not had this trouble before...

Myka · #6 10-09-2016, 03:42 AM

Yeah I noticed that too.

xlzerolx · #7 10-09-2016, 02:10 PM

Lame! I'm running low on the reef salt too. I don't want to pay that price for the probiotic version. Plus I don't think the probiotics are necessary....

Potatohead · #8 10-09-2016, 06:14 PM

The 22kg bucket of reef salt was gone from Amazon a few weeks ago but came back... I wouldn't worry too much.

warriorcookie · #9 10-14-2016, 05:10 AM

Bayside Corals has Aquaforest now! YES!

Mindy, did you ever get an answer on your question about doing large waterchanges (75%+) with the Probiotic Reef Salt? Have you tried it?

Also, how does Aquaforest Component 1,2,3 deal with excess/buildup of Chloride?

Myka · #10 10-14-2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by warriorcookie

Mindy, did you ever get an answer on your question about doing large waterchanges (75%+) with the Probiotic Reef Salt? Have you tried it?

Also, how does Aquaforest Component 1,2,3 deal with excess/buildup of Chloride?

Yeah, Aquaforest does not recommend doing large water changes using the Probiotic salt. I've done 30% water changes with it, and I didn't get any bacteria bloom or anything. I'm not sure I wold try bigger than that.

The third component is chloride free mineral salt.