Using Polyp Lab System Reef-resh? - Page 2

Snappy · #11 05-30-2007, 09:41 PM

I have a devils hand that I had for more than 2 years. It grew ok but never had it's polyps extended until I started using Reef-resh, now they are out all the time and it looks great. For me the verdict was still out until about a month ago as there were a few changes I thought might be coincidence but I now feel that this stuff has made a significant overall contribution. To use it solely to remove nitrates I don't think you need to use all four parts of the program. I would think just the fuel and genesis might be enough. I would contact Polyp-Labs and see what they think.

surgeonfish · #12 05-31-2007, 06:37 AM

Thanks for the comments. I also have a few SPS corals which hardly extend. Therefore, I am going to try the complete system, dosing daily. Like everyone else, I will try and take before and after pictures and post my water parameters as I go along. Time to take out the VISA.

surgeonfish · #13 07-24-2007, 11:28 PM

After starting this thread back in May I have been using Reef-resh. I have completed over 6 weeks and have dosed every day as recommended. I don't think I have seen any differences. I was told to try it to decrease my nitrates. They are still unchanged (NO3 - 5 ppm). I have not changed any other parameters and only added two small Xenia frags and a mushroom. My SPS are growing slowly but still do not extend their polyps during the day. I am going to stop using it fpr now. Anyone else changed their minds?

cprowler · #14 07-24-2007, 11:35 PM

Are you running your UV while using Reef-resh?

marie · #15 07-24-2007, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by surgeonfish

After starting this thread back in May I have been using Reef-resh. I have completed over 6 weeks and have dosed every day as recommended. I don't think I have seen any differences. I was told to try it to decrease my nitrates. They are still unchanged (NO3 - 5 ppm). I have not changed any other parameters and only added two small Xenia frags and a mushroom. My SPS are growing slowly but still do not extend their polyps during the day. I am going to stop using it fpr now. Anyone else changed their minds?

I never noticed any difference in the corals when i used it . I still have half full containers that have been sitting in my fridge for the last year

Psyire · #16 07-24-2007, 11:52 PM

I hate to say it, but same goes for me. I went through almost 2 complete cycles of Reef-Resh with my 180g tank and I never noticed much difference before/during/after. Ohwell...

andresont · #17 07-25-2007, 12:27 AM

looks like you are running UV with it ..
Ozone and or UV will kill most of the bacterial culture you know..

cprowler · #18 07-25-2007, 12:32 AM

If you check the web site. ozone is ok, UV is not.

Psyire · #19 07-25-2007, 03:12 AM

I ran with no UV & with/without Ozone. No noticable difference on my tank...

surgeonfish · #20 07-25-2007, 05:28 AM

I did run my UV sterilizer while running the Reef-resh. I did as much research as possible before using the product and could not find any info suggesting to d/c the uv sterilizer. I will try without the UV and see if there is any difference.