DTs phytoplankton

volcom69

volcom69

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Hey anyone out there using this im going to try this but was wondering if u guys are target feeding or just feeding the tank and letting ur current carry it and just turning ur skimmer off.
 
reefreak29

reefreak29

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Originally Posted by volcom69
Hey anyone out there using this im going to try this but was wondering if u guys are target feeding or just feeding the tank and letting ur current carry it and just turning ur skimmer off.
i use it. one cap full every other day. i do not target feed or turn my skimmer off
 
volcom69

volcom69

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Ok thanks i still my turn my skimmer off when i do this though i usually do when i feed anyways for like an hour, but ok ill just add it like that than thanks.
 
morayeels

morayeels

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Do your self a favor. Grow your own Phyto. There is nothing like it. I used DT and it was OK. You get better results when you have a fresh on hand supply.
 
reefreak29

reefreak29

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Originally Posted by morayeels
I will feed up to 8 oz in my 90 at one tine once every 2 weeks. A nice green cloud.
ok dont do this u will get mega excess nutrient inn your tank
 
reeffreakgeek

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I use it about twice a week....I don't turn the pumps off or skimmer,but drop a capful close to an powerhead.I also have use their Phyto/oyster egg mix.
 
aztec reef

aztec reef

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Originally Posted by volcom69
Hey anyone out there using this im going to try this but was wondering if u guys are target feeding or just feeding the tank and letting ur current carry it and just turning ur skimmer off.

yeah i feed it and let my current carry it, but i don't turn off my skimmer..
 
morayeels

morayeels

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Reefreak
I have be reef keeping for a bunch of years and I never had a problem. I do have my 90 loaded with LPS corals from top to bottom. Im not going to worry about over feeding when I have an awsome skimmer. Also Im a water change freak 5 to 10 gallons every day.
 
morayeels

morayeels

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gmford
Do a google search on growing phyto. you will find every thing you need except you are going to need some one to supply you with 16oz of a single straing culture to get started. If you need some I can sell you a bottle to get started. I have about 20 gallons brewing all the time.
 
reefreak29

reefreak29

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Originally Posted by morayeels
Reefreak
I have be reef keeping for a bunch of years and I never had a problem. I do have my 90 loaded with LPS corals from top to bottom. Im not going to worry about over feeding when I have an awsome skimmer. Also Im a water change freak 5 to 10 gallons every day.
thats cool everyones tank is different , it wouldnt work in mine
 
monalisa

monalisa

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Originally Posted by morayeels
Reefreak
I have be reef keeping for a bunch of years and I never had a problem. I do have my 90 loaded with LPS corals from top to bottom. Im not going to worry about over feeding when I have an awsome skimmer. Also Im a water change freak 5 to 10 gallons every day.
Really?? You change 5-10 gals every day? Wow.
I haven't been using the phytoplankton for my corals simply because in my tank, it seems to cause algae blooms...coincidence? IDK. Instead I've been turning my mechanical filters off and dosing with oyster eggs. I have to admit that I haven't been doing it regularly, but once or twice a week or so. I've really gotta get on a regular schedule with that...it's such an easy thing to do.
Lisa :happyfish
 
geckopsu

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Thats' very impressive. I spend a lot of money on DTs for my LPSs. I think it's worth it, but if I could make my own... more money for LPSs! Thanks for the idea. :jumping:
 
aztec reef

aztec reef

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Originally Posted by volcom69
Are u guys feeding DTs everyother day like it says to on the bottle or what are u guys feeding.

every other day small amounts is the key..
 
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