Reef Discussion

[Matman]

I just bought some,does anyone else use it?When it says " Mix the required amount of AminoAcid Protein Supplement in a container, let stand for 1 hour then slowly add to the aquarium. What exactly do I mix it with?And I should turn off my skimmer?

Cheers Mat

 

[MTG]

Hey matt, I bought some to today, going to give it a go when I get it, usually I just mix with tank water and broadcast feed, leaving skimmer and pumps on. But that's just because I don't like to turn them off, (of course having the skimmer on skims slot of it out tho)

 

[n0rk]

First few weeks you definitely will be needing to turn your skimmer off, this will relax if your system is in a state where it can make use of Amino Acids adequately. I mix mine with RO/DI simply to prohibit tank-based bacteria consuming it and expiring before it enters the water. I find mixing it with a little bit of planktonic food also helps as it's less likely to cause massive overfoaming.

 

[Matman]

Excellent thanks I have some brightwells aquatics I'll throw that in with some ro.

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[Matman]

Forgot to ask how often to use it?It doesn't say on the container.

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[n0rk]

As often as your system needs it :) I was dosing twice a day at one point, but only because I had a massive coral load and no nutrient load.

 

[Matman]

Another question lol.How do you know how much your system needs?

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[n0rk]

If it's getting overgrown with algae quickly or your corals are darkening up too much, you've added too much. If they're not showing any improvement in PE or colouration, you've not added enough :)

 

[Matman]

Thanks nork much appreciated.I'll keep an eye on things.

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[MTG]

within about 30 minutes of the first feed of amino acids (100% reef safes)
this is what my rhodactus did. seems to like it!

 

[Matman]

Ok so its closed up to take a mouthful?Mine never do that,and havent noticed them doing it yet.

 

[192k]

I normally mix a 1L container of RO/DI with a scoop of AA's and mix really well. The 1L lasts me a week with daily dosing.

I keep the container refrigerated and give it a quick shake before use.

Have been using this for around 4 weeks and have seen some positive results :)

 

[MTG]

i haven't seen the same thing happen any more. seems they got used to it. no real increase in colouration etc so far we will see only been using it for a few weeks so far around 6-8?

 

[camillo]

I've been using a amino acid supplement for about 6 weeks..ive seen huge differences in my corals..particularly my euphyllia..my hammers and frogspawn expand about a 3rd more then they originally did..colour looks a lot better as well..my elegance looks fuller and just overall healthier..everything just looks in better shape..and I'm sure its not just in my head because friends have noticed the difference too lol..i wasn't expecting to see such great results in only 6 weeks..i supplement twice a week.

 

[Synodontis]

We have only just started using Randy's 3 pot slop, is there any reason we cant add this to the dosing pumps other channel? :)

 

[MTG]

We have only just started using Randy's 3 pot slop, is there any reason we cant add this to the dosing pumps other channel? :)

i just mix mine in with froze food ;)

 

[100% Reef Safe]

How are people finding the Amino's

 

[MTG]

i mix it in with every batch of frozen mix i defrost. i like them :D

 

[Matman]

I've been using it for a few months now,just had to work out the right dosage and its all good.

 

[Uglyman]

I havebeen using mine for a few months now and seems to be helping darken up the colours in some of my acro's. I mix the AA's with some Reef Roids and add during day lighting schedule.