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Old 12-15-2013, 05:17 PM
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If you don't have a skimmer. Do not carbon dose. You won't have adequate means to remove the on going cycle of excessive dead bacteria created by these methods. Another big reason to get a skimmer or stop dosing is the depletion of oxygen caused by excessive bacteria growth, a skimmer will help replenish your oxygen levels.
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Old 12-15-2013, 05:37 PM
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sounds like bryopsis
Looks more on the Brown side, doesnt match what i saw in google for bryopsis

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If you don't have a skimmer. Do not carbon dose. You won't have adequate means to remove the on going cycle of excessive dead bacteria created by these methods. Another big reason to get a skimmer or stop dosing is the depletion of oxygen caused by excessive bacteria growth, a skimmer will help replenish your oxygen levels.
My skimmer has been down for a while i have one now breaking it in, Think this may solve some of my issues?
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Old 12-15-2013, 06:45 PM
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A good skimmer will definitely help with your nutrient problem you should see improvements once it's broken in.
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Old 12-15-2013, 06:59 PM
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I've been using prodibio for two years and find its a great way to lower nutrients. But you still need to practice good husbandry.
Is there a chance that you gf is over feeding?

Yes a skimmer is mandatory.
Also I tried Gfo with prodi. It doesn't work properly.
Do your wc keep up the podi and get that skimmer going
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