Growing Phyto and F/2

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Growing Phyto and F/2; how much f/2
Topic Started: Feb 11 2010, 12:31:19 PM (386 Views)
Post #1 Feb 11 2010, 12:31:19 PM	Amie
dumb question...how much f/2 should I put in say, 50cc's of phyto?	stormy, stormy nights Posts: 2,356 Group: Admin Member #4 Joined: June 29, 2008
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Post #2 Feb 11 2010, 04:34:12 PM	Suzy
I use 3 cc/ml for each gallon of new sw I make for my cultures. If you are talking about adding f2 to already bloomed alga cultures, I usually do not go that route. If I have a super busy week and I am afraid a culture will die if I let it go more day, I do sometimes add a cc or two but, I try to plan ahead so I am restarting new cultures with fresh water and not trying to stave off a crash!	Seahorse Whisperer Posts: 3,036 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: June 28, 2008
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Post #3 Feb 11 2010, 05:45:05 PM	Clint
What is the f/2 that you have? The powder or a liquid?	breeding stock Posts: 377 Group: Members Member #69 Joined: November 22, 2008
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Post #4 Feb 11 2010, 08:13:39 PM	Suzy
It is liquid, from Florida Aqua Farms. I have about .5 gallon. Need some?	Seahorse Whisperer Posts: 3,036 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: June 28, 2008
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Post #5 Feb 17 2010, 05:15:39 PM	Amie
I have the powder, why do you ask Clint?	stormy, stormy nights Posts: 2,356 Group: Admin Member #4 Joined: June 29, 2008
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Post #6 Feb 17 2010, 05:18:55 PM	Amie
Suzy Feb 11 2010, 04:34:12 PM I use 3 cc/ml for each gallon of new sw I make for my cultures. If you are talking about adding f2 to already bloomed alga cultures, I usually do not go that route. If I have a super busy week and I am afraid a culture will die if I let it go more day, I do sometimes add a cc or two but, I try to plan ahead so I am restarting new cultures with fresh water and not trying to stave off a crash! Thanks Suzy, that's what I wanted to know. Do you put the 3cc in the gallon of water and just store it that way until you use it? I have these 3 phyto's that I received and I haven't even set them up yet because I'm worried about screwing it up. I'm going to boil the saltwater before adding it. Plus, I've got some airfilters to try as well. I've ordered a new air pump, but it's not here yet...I'm kind of waiting for it. It has a 'pre-valve' that I can put a filter on as well. I was going to make that carbon/cotton filter to put on it. I really thought it would show up today, but it hasn't yet.	stormy, stormy nights Posts: 2,356 Group: Admin Member #4 Joined: June 29, 2008
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Post #7 Feb 17 2010, 07:04:37 PM	Clint
Amie does the power have silica in it?	breeding stock Posts: 377 Group: Members Member #69 Joined: November 22, 2008
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Post #8 Feb 18 2010, 07:43:29 AM	Suzy
I don't save the water after I mix it. I am afraid of spores in the air or in the jug or wherever they magically appear from. I mix up what I need and if there is any leftover, I just pour it in my reef. My macros need the fertilizer so it is all good...+	Seahorse Whisperer Posts: 3,036 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: June 28, 2008
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Post #9 Feb 18 2010, 05:15:07 PM	Amie
Clint Feb 17 2010, 07:04:37 PM Amie does the power have silica in it? I have no idea. It's from Reed Mariculture, but I can't find any reference to it on their website.	stormy, stormy nights Posts: 2,356 Group: Admin Member #4 Joined: June 29, 2008
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Post #10 Feb 20 2010, 07:27:21 PM	Clint
Not seeing much growth in one of the cultures wonder if it is a diatom?	breeding stock Posts: 377 Group: Members Member #69 Joined: November 22, 2008
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