Fizz From CH3COOH Meaningful From H2O2, Not So Much
Hi,
Back to the rocks, the usual suspects here are rocks that fizz when vinegar is applied, the more vigorously the greater suspicion, it is simpler to simply exclude any rock that fizzes at all. Then comes soft rocks, so if you have a soft rock that fizzes, I would definitely not consider that rock for inclusion.
Applying Hydrogen peroxide to rock that has been in the aquarium is not probative, since that is an indication of organic material, which can be a positive.
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There is never a bad time for water changes…
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If I was the betting sort of evil plant monster, I would pick copper was a toxin the cause. Copper can also be a reason for under-performing biological filters. With older plumbing there is always the possibility of lead as well.
Of course, there can be a number of causes of buildup of organic material in aquariums and ammonia in particular, but ammonium as well can be lethal to invertebrates at very low levels. Particularly as the concentration of the concentration of hydroxide ions, OH[SUP]−[/SUP] increases after the CO[SUB]2(g)[/SUB] is turned off.
So keeping the tank clean and neat is important.
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Not that I would ever wish to dispute Claus Christensen opinion (you dear reader know that is exactly what I am going to do).
If for whatever reasons shrimp are growing too fast for their shells, I recommend seriously increasing the Calcium in the water.
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Activated charcoal does not remove salts or tend to remove chelated metals.
Chelated metals do not tend to harm our critters and are generally too large to be removed by absorption. So yes, CSM+B is just fine with activated charcoal.
I am not sure about the hobbyist test kits, I suppose calibrated they would be okay.
Biollante
Hi,
Back to the rocks, the usual suspects here are rocks that fizz when vinegar is applied, the more vigorously the greater suspicion, it is simpler to simply exclude any rock that fizzes at all. Then comes soft rocks, so if you have a soft rock that fizzes, I would definitely not consider that rock for inclusion.
Applying Hydrogen peroxide to rock that has been in the aquarium is not probative, since that is an indication of organic material, which can be a positive.
************************************************************************************************************************************
There is never a bad time for water changes…
***********************************************************************************************************************
If I was the betting sort of evil plant monster, I would pick copper was a toxin the cause. Copper can also be a reason for under-performing biological filters. With older plumbing there is always the possibility of lead as well.
Of course, there can be a number of causes of buildup of organic material in aquariums and ammonia in particular, but ammonium as well can be lethal to invertebrates at very low levels. Particularly as the concentration of the concentration of hydroxide ions, OH[SUP]−[/SUP] increases after the CO[SUB]2(g)[/SUB] is turned off.
So keeping the tank clean and neat is important.
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Not that I would ever wish to dispute Claus Christensen opinion (you dear reader know that is exactly what I am going to do).
If for whatever reasons shrimp are growing too fast for their shells, I recommend seriously increasing the Calcium in the water.
**************************************************************************************************************************************
Activated charcoal does not remove salts or tend to remove chelated metals.
Chelated metals do not tend to harm our critters and are generally too large to be removed by absorption. So yes, CSM+B is just fine with activated charcoal.
I am not sure about the hobbyist test kits, I suppose calibrated they would be okay.
Biollante