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03/27/2007, 09:16 AM
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Brain corals released some
I just did a 10% water change and my brain corals released some slime is this normal?
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03/27/2007, 09:20 AM
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How long did you mix the water? Most salt brands contain elements that help facilitate a quicker dissolve time. These components, if not dissolved can burn or irritate coral tissue.
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03/27/2007, 02:35 PM
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about 1 hr
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03/27/2007, 03:42 PM
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You should wait at least 6 hours before doing any water change.
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03/27/2007, 03:53 PM
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Thanks fred I got carried away by reading the label on this oceanic salt it says its very soluble.
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03/27/2007, 04:30 PM
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If you have a rubbermaid garbage container you can mix your salt in advance, let's say a day or two that way your always ready. Just add a little powerhead in there just to make sure it's mixing.
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03/27/2007, 05:09 PM
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Yeah i wouldnt worry too much about it, my brain seems to release a little slime everytime i move it(i tend to reaquascape too much) and it seems to be back to normal soon after. Its their way of saying you might have stressed it out
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