i dropped a half bottle of amquel plus in my 125 gal saltwater tank now a white powdery substance is everywhere i cleaned the inside of the tank with a sponge but i have a large blonde naso tang and a large koran angel both are breathing fine after 5...
195312
I'm sorry... Can't help because your level of expertise is way above mine. But, for next time: I always add the Amquel to some water in the kitchen sink.. I never hold the bottle above the tank. Guess those chemistry classes at the University of Florida paid off!
1037767
We have had the tank just over a month and haven't had to clean it. There is a film of calcium build up on the outside because there is a little water that splashes out. Even tho we condition the water before adding. We have really hard water. We just have to add water every few days. Compared to our old tetra tank? Love it!
1610856
I've been adding about five to ten drops into the tank every refill. I've been doing this for three months. Just make sure you clean the tank and base at least once a week. Use vinegar and warm water to clean both. By the way, I've only needed to use five drops of young living essential oils since these oils are highly potent.
217872
My tank was a mess. I've only used it once so far and it is spotless. It's been about 2 months at least. I'm glad I bought it!
1013078
From my perspective, it is not easy. Unless you don't mind having left over residue from the previous diffusing session. One suggestion that I found was to fill the tank with a vinegar and water mixture and run it through the diffuser for about an hour in order to clean the diffuser tank.
2170089
I have about a gallon and a 1/2 bowl and I added 1/4 teaspoon each time. I changed water every week because it made water really 'greasy'. My fish is still alive and well:)
813109
Dont understand - your tank is slimy and stinks or the Algone does? I have used Algone for years and I love it. I put it in the canister filter and change it when I change the carbon.
1485393
I can't say I've ever seen my get hairy. I put mine in my canister filter and it will develop a coat of slime after a month or so. I try to replace it monthly, so it's not usually that bad. I can't say I've ever smelled it either, but if it was bad, I'm sure I'd notice. You might want to check your ammonia levels or something to see if there is something going on in your tank. It may be just absorbing something that's there.
1627712
I had LR & this LS, but still had to throw in a Baggie of fish food overnight to get the spike. I used a snack sized ziplock bag, put some holes in it with a pin, put in some freeze dried plankton and put it in the tank. By morning it stunk to high Heaven & I had a good ammonia spike. Took out the Baggie and the cycle began. Hope this helps!
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I never use Bacteriostatic treatment in my humidifiers. I bought a bottle and read the label which said use gloves to handle. I certainly wouldn't want to be breathing that in especially since I purchased this for my kids room who were infants at the time! I instead invested in a bottle of grapefruit seed extract (purchased on Amazon - Nutribiotic Gse Liquid Concentrate) which is a natural purifier. My wicks now last all winter long. I have never seen mold or mildew on them or in the reservoir by simply adding 10-12 drops every time I fill the tank. One bottle has lasted me 4 years and is still 1/3 full. I never use Bacteriostatic treatment in my humidifiers. I bought a bottle and read the label which said use gloves to handle. I certainly wouldn't want to be breathing that in especially since I purchased this for my kids room who were infants at the time! I instead invested in a bottle of grapefruit seed extract (purchased on Amazon - Nutribiotic Gse Liquid Concentrate) which is a natural purifier. My wicks now last all winter long. I have never seen mold or mildew on them or in the reservoir by simply adding 10-12 drops every time I fill the tank. One bottle has lasted me 4 years and is... » Read More I never use Bacteriostatic treatment in my humidifiers. I bought a bottle and read the label which said use gloves to handle. I certainly wouldn't want to be breathing that in especially since I purchased this for my kids room who were infants at the time! I instead invested in a bottle of grapefruit seed extract (purchased on Amazon - Nutribiotic Gse Liquid Concentrate) which is a natural purifier. My wicks now last all winter long. I have never seen mold or mildew on them or in the reservoir by simply adding 10-12 drops every time I fill the tank. One bottle has lasted me 4 years and is still 1/3 full. « Show Less
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Also, my light burnt out and I haven't replaced it, but I keep the tank in a very well lit room, right by big windows, and the plants grow a lot. The filter is a problem - it's very strong for my fish and some of the plants have come up, but I wrapped a little bag around the bubbler and that's made it better.
1867361
mine cleared up after just a couple days. I ran my filter & skimmer & mixed it with rinsed sand that wasn't alive.
662215
Have you cleaned it. I use distilled water so I don't have to worry about mineral build up. I also have a water distiller which paid for itself in one year. you will also get a white powder over everything with a sonic humidifier with water from the faucet, especially if you have a water conditioner.. I clean out my sharper image humidifier half way through the winter. if you bought it from Sharper Image, they are very good about replacing items that stop working. sorry if this doesn't help.
352173
I have one in a 30 gallon tropical tank. The tank has a very large piece of driftwood which leaches some color into the water. Purigen keeps the water absolutely clear for about a month. I keep two bags. One in the filter, and the other regenerating and then in storage for a month. Love this stuff!
1020880
yes! I suggest though you vacuum the gravel with a hose (i am sure you have one) and take at least 1/3 of water out of tank--then add water back with the Amquel in it. Let it settle for 15 minutes, then test! Happy fishies!
1473612
I have the same issue. Comes out "yellow" and thick, but when it hits the water it congeals into a mass of gel, which my fish think is food, and sinks to the bottom. Don't know if it's this but my tank (5 gal) suddenly became cloudy. I can't find an expiration date on the bottle, so I'm calling Tetra. Additives always scare me.
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The filter is like a very loose sponge, I have been using it for over a month and have not noticed anything in it. I think the better advice is to change the water more often and don't let gunky crud build up in your pets water in the first place.