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Unread 08/14/2017, 07:28 PM   #26
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I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out.

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Unread 08/15/2017, 05:21 AM   #27
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Maybe you should start slowly. Half reduction?


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Unread 08/16/2017, 09:54 AM   #28
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Unread 08/16/2017, 10:32 AM   #29
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Pife, I have a few thoughts about your cyano.

First, your tank looks rather new. Cyano could well be part of the initial stabilisation of your tank, especially if you started with dead rock. When I first rebooted my tank, prior to starting Reef Actif, I had cyano appear for a couple of weeks as well.

I note from your thread that you're dosing some other supplements as well, notably Coral v and Fish v from Aquaforest. I've personally never noticed anything good from either of those products when using them and have since thrown them away. If you like the brand, I have found Micro E helps in getting rid of cyano. Otherwise, Tropic Marin A- and K+ Elements works as well when dosed in a ratio of higher A and lower K. The theory is that higher manganese to iron ratio causes cyano to get "poisoned". I read this off biggles' thread.

What are your nutrient levels? If you've got low nitrates and higher phosphates, that may be the cause of cyano. Carbon dosing on top of that could make it worse.

I don't think Reef Actif is the cause of your cyano.


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Unread 08/16/2017, 11:24 AM   #30
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Pife, I have a few thoughts about your cyano.

First, your tank looks rather new. Cyano could well be part of the initial stabilisation of your tank, especially if you started with dead rock. When I first rebooted my tank, prior to starting Reef Actif, I had cyano appear for a couple of weeks as well.

I note from your thread that you're dosing some other supplements as well, notably Coral v and Fish v from Aquaforest. I've personally never noticed anything good from either of those products when using them and have since thrown them away. If you like the brand, I have found Micro E helps in getting rid of cyano. Otherwise, Tropic Marin A- and K+ Elements works as well when dosed in a ratio of higher A and lower K. The theory is that higher manganese to iron ratio causes cyano to get "poisoned". I read this off biggles' thread.

What are your nutrient levels? If you've got low nitrates and higher phosphates, that may be the cause of cyano. Carbon dosing on top of that could make it worse.

I don't think Reef Actif is the cause of your cyano.
My DT is new. It has been only set up for 8 weeks. It was however tied into a 3 year old larger system in my basement.

I keep my phosphates at .02 ppm. I'm trying to lower my nitrates from 5. I think it is just a bacteria out of balance thing. It could also be flow related in my DT. With how little there is it will be gone before to long. I might put a little micro e in just to expedite the process.

I believe I have noticed dramatic changes from dosing both products but I am willing to stop for a month and see.

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Unread 08/17/2017, 05:20 PM   #31
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Keep in mind that there is copper in micro e, so not a product you want to overdose too much.


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Unread 08/17/2017, 08:42 PM   #32
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So I decided to stay on track with the 3 spoonfuls a week. I dosed my 2nd yesterday. Cyano is very limited. I increased the turn over in my display tonight. I also rebuilt another mp40 so I'm sure it will take care of the flow issues. I will test nutrients this weekend and post them.

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I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out.

Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~
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Unread 08/18/2017, 01:16 AM   #33
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Unread 08/19/2017, 04:13 PM   #34
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Been using for absolute years and it makes my water super clear.. since my crash (very sore subject and silly mistake of not reading up about given cucumber and their toxins) my tank is running almost too clean as I went from 27 fish to now 12.. many very small.
I still do it once a week and I personally love the results.. just be wary of light shock as it surely does create a massively clear water space


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Unread 08/19/2017, 04:16 PM   #35
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The day after dosing I have had an increase of cyano on my sand again.

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I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out.

Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~
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Unread 08/21/2017, 06:36 PM   #36
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any updates for anyone? I just got mine and was wondering how much do you guys recommend I dose once a week?

Also do you think it is better to dose only once a week or maybe 2-3 times a week? Also when does it make sense to dose when I do water changes? Directly after?

I do water changes once a week


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Unread 08/22/2017, 06:58 PM   #37
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Just tested nutrients and they are a little less than 5 on nitrates and .04 on p04s. I have seen nothing note worthy from dosing yet.

Cody I'm starting by dosing half the minimum recommended for my system.

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I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out.

Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~
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Unread 08/27/2017, 05:57 PM   #38
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If you are dosing Reef Actif, can you please observe your fish and note this product's impact on their health (positive or negative)?


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Unread 08/27/2017, 08:06 PM   #39
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If you are dosing Reef Actif, can you please observe your fish and note this product's impact on their health (positive or negative)?
I have seen no positive or negative impact on my fish. I will observe them immediately after dosing.

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I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out.

Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~
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Unread 08/28/2017, 12:42 AM   #40
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I've been dosing it for a month and don't notice any impact on the health of my fishes.


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Unread 08/28/2017, 12:56 AM   #41
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I've been dosing it for a month and don't notice any impact on the health of my fishes.
Neither do I after 3 doses at 1/3 the recommended dose.
Bülent, are you asking due to a bad experience with it?


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Unread 08/30/2017, 06:23 AM   #42
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Hi everyone,

I have just posted some FAQs about Reef Actif in my tank thread. I think answers provided by Herr Balling are very useful:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showpo...postcount=1168


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Unread 09/02/2017, 06:28 PM   #43
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I started using this on my frag tank to see if it had any effect on nutrients and coral health. As everyone else has mentioned, lots of polyp extension right after dosing, and I think more polyp extension days following. I am only using a 1/4 of a teaspoon full every 3 days.

I noticed other people mentioning markings on the spoon ... is their a spoon in the container? I am using my own as I did not see one.

Also I had to order it through Amazon, not easily found in Canada, and the item that arrived just before the end of August has a best before date of 8/17. Anyone know if this stuff actually goes bad?

I have to find a better local source for this.

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Unread 09/02/2017, 07:56 PM   #44
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Premium aquatics is the best price I found. There was a graduated spoon in my container.

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I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out.

Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~
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Unread 09/03/2017, 02:47 AM   #45
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There was a spoon in mine but it is unmarked


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Unread 09/03/2017, 02:29 PM   #46
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Hi everyone,

I have just posted some FAQs about Reef Actif in my tank thread. I think answers provided by Herr Balling are very useful:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showpo...postcount=1168


Yes, very useful.
Going to study a little more about it.


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any updates from people using this?


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Unread 09/16/2017, 11:30 AM   #48
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I'm probably at about 6 weeks of dosing half the recommended dose (1/4 spoon 3x a week on my 180 gallon). Last week I experienced a growth spurt in my tank. I had my calcium reactor tuned to maintain my kh at about 7 when overnight it dropped to 6.1. I've since been tuning my calcium reactor and finally achieved stable kh again. I estimate I doubled the flow rate and bubble count to achieve the new equilibrium point. I have noticed colours in my SPS improve over the past 3 months. Most of my SPS are wild colonies and these tend to brown out when making the trip from the LFS to my tank. There's still lots of room for more improvement, but I think that there's barely any brown left in my tank.

There have been no changes to husbandry and I dose nothing but bottled bacteria and TM products (A-, K+, Bacto Balance, Reef Actif and Reef Mud Vital). I use Fauna Marin salt but will switch to TM Bio Activ salt once my last 2 pails of FM salt finish.


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I'm in my 6th week, dosing half the recommended dose (1/2 spoon) and I've seen an increase in my corals growth and polyp extension. No change in nitrates nor glass cleaning frequency.
I think it's a product that doesn't impact your reef in a way you would say "WOW" but it definetely has an impact on the general health of my tank.


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I am thinking about starting this this week. I have had it for awhile but have not used it yet.

Do you guys think it is best to just dose half the amount once a week or split it up more and do like 1/4 twice a week?


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