FRAG / Zoa Help!!

[Kristy]

We dose everyday with vitamen C. I would say we notice a change in our zoos and palys when we don't. We were having an issue with some of them, looking like they were shrinking/melting, and then when we started dosing w/ vit C it cleared it up. What works for us, may not work for you.... Mike

[Aquapod24]

So if I try this on a 24gal lets say....I crush a 500mg tab of vitamin c and dissolve in a cup of water then put in my tank? Just like that? Thanks.

[SoLiD]

OK... So you didn't read the link on my post so I will spoon feed it to you. :(


Please Click the links and read the information. It is all there waiting for you to read it.

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http://maast.org/forums/showthread.php?t=40346
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From: http://www.athiel.com/lib2/pguide/vitami1.html

The method to be followed in all cases is as follows :

Day 1 : concentration of 5 ppm
Day 2 : concentration of 15 ppm
Day 3 : concentration of 30 ppm
Day 4 : concentration of 50 ppm
After day 4, continue treating with a concentration of 50 ppm for 10 more days.
The total treatment period is thus 14 days.
During this entire period you should not be using activated carbon
During this entire period you should not be using any chemical filtration media either (e.g. resins or pads).
Note that when you use these kind of Vitamin C concentrations it really is of utmost importance that you monitor you pH and ensure that it does not suddenly drop. Check the pH before you add the C but check a few minutes later also. If the pH is too low add a complete buffer immediately to re-establish your alkalinity and increase the pH of the water in the tank. This is very important indeed.

Do not make the mistake of letting your pH drop and stressing your fish out even more.


-David

[Daniel]

His ph is already low, shouldn't he work on raising it first?

[Aquapod24]

I apologize, I did read pieces but it's quite a bit. I will read completely now that I'm off work Thanks guys.

[Aquapod24]

Alright guys. I just dosed with 102mg of Vit C and am Checking my ph. I will continue the increase to peak as noted in the link. I will update with improvements as they come....I hope. Thanks.

[Aquapod24]

So far up to 30ppm. I have noticed the last two evenings that my xenia really get pumping at the end of the day after the dose. PH has remained unchanged at 8.0.

[SoLiD]

Thanks for the updates.