Unitylover
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Does API calcium work? They sell a calcium supplement, and how do i raise magnesium? would epsom salt work? (I heard that magnesium can help combat cyano)
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SlugSnorter
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not really, dealing with cyano is more about keeping params proper, and making sure lights and flow are good. I would not recommend adding epsom salt. You are using tap water right? that is likely fueling the cyano growth, so I would recommend to address that first.
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Unitylover
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Ok, and does "not really," mean API calcium doesnt work?
Colleen McLain
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I battled the Cayo by opening my reef rocks for flow - and upped my snail population - it was gone in 3 days. Course now you can see the blue air stone behind, but I will figure that out.
SlugSnorter
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no, API calcium should work fine (not sure you need it though). What is your alk btw? could be causing calcium to precipitate out.
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Unitylover
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not that, just asking as I might need a calcium supplement when I get a Hammer, Since it is stony, and it might take calcium faster than my WC can refill. I dont know the alk rn as i am waiting for a salifert test kit, from amazon, since API alk went bad.
SlugSnorter
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Some species are poisonous or otherwise unpalatable to most snails. This is not always a prefect solution.
Colleen McLain
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This I did not know. Thank fully it worked out alright. thank you for the insight.
