Aquarium snow?

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williej

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I have been doing some research (including the "search button") on which zoos and mushrooms I would like to keep after my tank is mature enough and more than once I came across the term "Aquarium snow" in the "what they eat section" section. I am wondering if this is a product or just a general term for the stuff that floats around the tank from previous feedings and biological inputs from the critters? I have a good 6 months before I get too worried about it, but I like to start early and do plenty of research.
Thanks.
 
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williej

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Thanks for the quick reply, is it any good and where can I get it?
 
meowzer

meowzer

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If you have a lfs they should carry it...I don't, so I buy everything online...most places carry it...I think it is ok...I use it once a week...sometimes less (if I forget)
 
hlcroghan

hlcroghan

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I have heard it is good. I think I kind of lean toward the kent zooplankton feed for corals though. They sell both on here if you want to look. You can try different kinds and see what kind of success you can get.
 
cranberry

cranberry

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I would seriously never put something like that in my tank. The corals you speak of don't need it and pouring dead stuff in your tank will cause nutrient problems. If you are looking for a supplement, go for something live.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by Cranberry
http:///forum/post/2971121
I would seriously never put something like that in my tank. The corals you speak of don't need it and pouring dead stuff in your tank will cause nutrient problems. If you are looking for a supplement, go for something live.
I thought it was good for filter feeders and stuff like that, even gorgs?
 
cranberry

cranberry

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There is someone to praise every product and there is someone to talk smack about every product. Tune me out :)
 
hlcroghan

hlcroghan

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2971150
Well there goes more $$$$$ out the window on something that was recommended to me...
Don't feel like that. I know several people who use either the kent's like my lfs or marine snow like a friend of mine and their corals look great. I plan on using kent's personally. i believe cranbery is correct in that it would be a little more beneficial to use live but i don't have the inclination to start a lab in my house to grow them. As long as your filtration is good, you should be fine.
 
cranberry

cranberry

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You can buy live in a bottle at the store.
If you start seeing problems meowzer that are usually associated with nutrient excess, look to the dead stuff first.
 
hlcroghan

hlcroghan

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Originally Posted by Cranberry
http:///forum/post/2971166
You can buy it in a bottle at the store.
Really? I don't think I have seen that. Is it in the refridgerated section? I might be inclined to use live or a little of both for that matter. What is it called or where do you order it from?
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Cranberry;2971166 said:
You can buy live in a bottle at the store.
LOL...I have no store..

how does it live in a bottle?
So I guess ZoPlan - Advanced Zooplankton Diet by twolittle fishies isn't good either?......I haven't even opened that yet
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cranberry

cranberry

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Yes, it's refrigerated. I don't think I'm allowed to tell you where to order it from. If you get some, get the bottles that aren't a blend. Buy those species that are packaged separately. The theory of providing you with different species that have different nutritional values and size looks nice on paper but does not smell nice in bottle. They will kill each other off leaving you with a single species in the end and a whole mess of nasty bottled debris.
 
cranberry

cranberry

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2971182
So I guess ZoPlan - Advanced Zooplankton Diet by twolittle fishies isn't good either?......I haven't even opened that yet

I can't say these products aren't any good.... I would just never use them.
You have no STORE!!! If it's still cold where you live I will send you a bottle just because I pity you... lol.
I should also say I talk phyto everyday... it's my side job. I don't want anyone thinking I have a hidden agenda if they find out who I work for.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by Cranberry
http:///forum/post/2971193
I can't say these products aren't any good.... I would just never use them.
You have no STORE!!! If it's still cold where you live I will send you a bottle just because I pity you... lol.
LOL...The closest fish store is 90 miles away, and it is a small one...I usually tell the guy what I am looking for and he finds it for me
....I truly order 90% of my supplies online....
 
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