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Cotton like thing in CSM+B solution

Discussion in 'Estimative Index' started by rthomas, Dec 1, 2007.

  1. rthomas

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    I mixed 1 tablespoon CSM+B into 250mL of DI. Have been using that to dose my tank between 4 to 6 weeks now. I keep the stock solution in the fridge.

    Today I noticed there is a cotton like structure at the bottom of the stock bottle. What is that? Can I continue using my stock solution or should I throw it away and make another batch? :(

    Please help.
     
    #1 rthomas, Dec 1, 2007
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    Hi Roger,
    I have seen this also. Not sure what it is, fungus maybe? Anyway, mix up a smaller solution that will last a week or two and keep in fridge. Personally I would throw out the old and start new.
     
    #2 Mooner, Dec 2, 2007
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    You can refrigerate the CMS, and/or you can also add some muric acid, HCL.......pool stores sell it

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    #3 Tom Barr, Dec 2, 2007
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    Thanks Chris. That batch with the fungus went to the house plant :eek:

    Well actually I did refrigerate it. Probably during that 2 months period of taking it out from the fridge to the tank, to and fro, introduced things into it. Just guessing.


    Anyway I will just make a small batch that will last for about 2 weeks. BTW Tom, how many drops of muric or HCL ? TIA.
     
    #4 rthomas, Dec 2, 2007
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    Would this likely also happen if mixed into RO/DI water? (Just curious.)
     
    #5 rusticitas, Dec 2, 2007
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    Hello rusticitas,

    I do use distilled and can still get this if the solution sits around to long in fridge. BTW personally don't use HCL, just smaller batches.
     
    #6 Mooner, Dec 3, 2007
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    Could you also use the acid that comes in the "PH Down" product? I think its sulfuric acid, maybe???

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    pH down is H3PO4, phosphoric acid...at least it use to be.......

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