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Old 08-28-2015, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by albert_dao View Post
Pfft, Velvet sometimes just happens spontaneously. I've seen it in maintenance tanks that haven't had any new additions for months. I have suspicions that it can either lay dormant for extended periods or can be introduced via food. I've also noticed that a big velvet infestation can cause extreme distress to corals. Perhaps velvet is a key vector in total system (not just fish) wipeouts?
That makes the most sense, even if it is a hypothesis. Its exactly my case, coincedense or not.
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