Treating With Vitamin C
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Pufferpunk
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Yeah thanks--it's hard to convince the skeptics though, without scientific proof! I working on convincing Borneman to do that part, since he has the extra tanks/resources.
Rev, I'll work on that one for ya but we're on page 11 here already too.
Rev, I'll work on that one for ya but we're on page 11 here already too.
Paintguru
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Yeah I don't think it is your job to do the "scientific" testing that some people seem to be requesting. I must prefer the process of having a number of people report their results vs. one person trying to do a controlled experiment with the stuff.
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Pufferpunk
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If you read the RC thread, everyone is thrilled with the results--on their whole tank, not just their ailing zoas. I was interested about the info written on how much it helps ailing fish too.
Paintguru
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I saw that, and I like the results I'm seeing there. However, I don't feel that every little thing we add to our tank requires some scientific study by an "expert" or someone willing to setup a controlled experiment. Just trying to save you some work
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Pufferpunk
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After finding more info on the benefits of C on fish, I am trying to treat my baby burrfish for Crypt. I have no QT for him & none of the other fish are affected.
softiegirl
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3lb for $28, better to buy in bulk!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016OHPM0...A1EMYRTRBHTVVG&tag=dealt28460-20&linkCode=asn
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Pufferpunk
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Not necessarily... As soon as you open the bottle & expose to air, it starts to lose potency. Not only that, but the link you posted is ascorbic acid, which has a pH of 4. The stuff I link you guys to is sodium ascorbate, buffered to 7.1.
pakora
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Started dosing vitamin C on Friday the 13th of this month. Have to say that I've seen improvements in PE and color. Getting more diatoms on the glass, as many have reported, but not a problem. Don't know why this works, but Vit C must be some good stuff for many types of earthlings. Thanks Pufferpunk for passing along the info! Talked with some oldschool reef gurus who are doing the same thing. I just do what the people who have nicer tanks than me do.
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Pakora, You are dosing a product with fillers added & also has a pH of 4. 125mg really isn't very much though, as I dose my 15g with around 500mg, 2x/day.
pakora
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Thank you for the information. So should I stop or keep going? Am I doing anything at all? The tank seems to be reacting in a positive way. My parameters are always great as I test them every other day.
Date: 2/21/2009
Salinity: 1.024
Ph: 8.2
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 0
Calcium: 480
Kh: 9
Phosphate: 0
Temperature: 78.7
Time Tested: 19:04
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Pufferpunk
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My suggestion would be to get the corrct product for dosing:
http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx?c=1&pid=-7152293197697039798
$5 off coupon code: LUL789
http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx?c=1&pid=-7152293197697039798
$5 off coupon code: LUL789
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Pufferpunk
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How much are you dosing, how often? It took about 3 months to see my pH drop to 7.8, before I figured I better use a buffered product.
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softiegirl
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I guess i've been dosing for a couple months now. usually only 1000mg a day. Ph has been steady at 8.2. I tried the tablets but they made my skimmer go bonkers and i got tired of it overflowing! But so far so good.... my zoas love it. The anenomes do not, my rock anenome and my duncans close up for a few when it first comes out the return....
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Pufferpunk
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Try diluting in a cup of tank water 1st.
