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02-15-2009, 10:35 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Winona, MN
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Purple Tech
Hey guys,
Wondering if anyone used their purple tech they got from the meeting?
I dosed my tank the day I got it at the meeting and over the next week the purple coralline in my tank EXPLODED! I'd say it looks like it has almost doubled in the last week or so. Just wondering if anyone else had the same results?
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72 Gal. Dual 150 Halide's w/ T5 supplement, SWC Xtreme Mini Cone Skimmer, Megaflow 4 sump.
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02-15-2009, 10:42 PM
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THE VILLAGE IDIOT
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: chippewa falls, wi
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didnt get any...but i have some PURPLE UP that i tried.....seemed to work good but people started saying it would crash my tank so i quit using it......
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02-15-2009, 10:46 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Winona, MN
Posts: 642
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I just dosed the one time and have not done so since. I'm afraid that if I do it again I won't be able to see into my tank!!
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02-15-2009, 10:50 PM
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REEFer In Progress
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: La Crosse, WI
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I was going to add some to my tank (with the bottle that i got at the meeting) but I heard that its a "buffer" and I didnt want to throw off my tank at all. If someone chimes in and says its fine I will right away! lol
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02-15-2009, 11:03 PM
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L.A.R.K. Plumbing Guru
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Sparta, WI
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I'm not sure if it's the same kind of chemical that Purple Up is... If it is then it will really mess with your Calcium levels and can definately cause your tank to crash in a hurry. Purple Up is a good product if you are looking to get Coraline going in a brand new tank. Although you can really accomplish the same feat by going with a quality salt with a high Calcium level at the beginning and seeding the tank with a piece of established Coraline Loaded LR. And by going this route you do not need to worry about the chemical throwing your tank off.
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02-15-2009, 11:03 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Winona, MN
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No clue.
I'd be careful with it though. I don't like to add chemicals to my tank but I said the hell with it and tried this one. I def. under-dosed just to make sure I wans't going to eff everything all up and it still worked amazingly.
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02-15-2009, 11:09 PM
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REEFer In Progress
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: La Crosse, WI
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I think im going to wait till I start the 90 to use it then... Thanks
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02-16-2009, 10:49 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Winona MN
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I'd definitely test your Ca levels if you haven't, or atleast keep an eye on it. I used purple up before and it substantially changed my Ca levels.
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There's a reason why blood, sweat and tears are all salty. I have saltwater coursing through my veins. - Melev
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45 Gallon Perfecto Cube, 24" Sunpod 250 Watt, Modded Coralife Super Skimmer 125, Tunze Ozmolator 3155, Oceanrunner 2500
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02-16-2009, 11:34 AM
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THE VILLAGE IDIOT
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: chippewa falls, wi
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Quote:
Originally Posted by firsthesitation
I'd definitely test your Ca levels if you haven't, or atleast keep an eye on it. I used purple up before and it substantially changed my Ca levels.
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i used it a long time ago and in a tank that is no longer setup.....so no worries here
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02-16-2009, 04:18 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Winona MN
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Was talking to Matt.
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There's a reason why blood, sweat and tears are all salty. I have saltwater coursing through my veins. - Melev
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45 Gallon Perfecto Cube, 24" Sunpod 250 Watt, Modded Coralife Super Skimmer 125, Tunze Ozmolator 3155, Oceanrunner 2500
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02-16-2009, 05:19 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Eau Claire, WI
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I got a bottle at the party/meeting too and I also dosed it the day after. I haven't noticed any change tho... hmm. I'm going to definitely check my CA when I get home.
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