Garlic
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stacy
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If you have a cleaner crew they will probably get to the garlic and take care of it. If it's a small amount it shouldn't be a problem for your water. My cleaner shrimp go nuts over the garlic. It won't sit more than a few minutes before they get to it. If it does sit in there a while then I would recommend removing it.
goofyreefer
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do people add garlic to their tank on purpose? If so why?
fshhub
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garlic can help with the prevention of parasites
the garlic istelf, if not removed could be a minor problem, since it is organic, it may rot, whihc could contibute to a ammonia or nitrate problem(temporarily, and probably minor, considering the size of the piece)
this is one very good reason to use kyolic extract, it is more concentrated, nad odor free, and has no whole parts whihc may get lost in the tank, besides, it will last until used and is relatively cheap, considering the fact that you only use a couple of drops at a time
HTH and good luck
the garlic istelf, if not removed could be a minor problem, since it is organic, it may rot, whihc could contibute to a ammonia or nitrate problem(temporarily, and probably minor, considering the size of the piece)
this is one very good reason to use kyolic extract, it is more concentrated, nad odor free, and has no whole parts whihc may get lost in the tank, besides, it will last until used and is relatively cheap, considering the fact that you only use a couple of drops at a time
HTH and good luck
fishfreek
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I buy my "Kyolic" liquid garlic at GNC health stores. I strongly reccomend its use in both reef and FO tanks. I feed my fish food soaked in garlic once a week as a prevenitive measure. If starting out using garlic for ick,(i suggest this method for mild cases) use garlic soaked foods on ALL foods for 4-5 weeks. After that use once a week. HTH
fshhub
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exactly, i get kyolic garlic extract from gnc too, you can chek other health and sports shops like that, some may have it adn be cheaper than gnc, but most ahve pilll form, and i really like to use the liquid
if no question about whether you need it or not, then i taper down to about 1 time every 2 weeks, you dont need more than that(except maybe if you suspect a potential problem)
HTH and good luck
if no question about whether you need it or not, then i taper down to about 1 time every 2 weeks, you dont need more than that(except maybe if you suspect a potential problem)
HTH and good luck
nm reef
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I agree with using garlic for all the reasons above....it can help with minor ick outbreaks and does seem to boost immune systems of potential ick victems. Personally I use freah garlic...just take a clove section...smash it a bit...place in a small container with a little tank water...let it soak a few hours...pour the garlic water over thats days menu and feed as normal.
Most times I manage to keep pieces of garlic out of the food but a few times little chunks have made it to the tank...never been a problem that I've noticied...but I have a bunch of hungry hard working acavengers too....
Most times I manage to keep pieces of garlic out of the food but a few times little chunks have made it to the tank...never been a problem that I've noticied...but I have a bunch of hungry hard working acavengers too....