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Elevated Mg kills byrosis w/pic

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  1. 10-22-2009, 11:04 PM #1
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    Default Elevated Mg kills byrosis w/pic

    OK with all the talk of byrosis algae I had gotten a plug with some on it, you could see where the seller attempted to rip it off. Anyhow, I decided to let this grow out. My Mg is usually at about 1350. I bought a bottle of tech M just 4 days ago raised my MG to 1900 and in this pic you can clearly see the green leaving. Death in of the weed, I though it was cool and figured i'd share and also prove the method I recommend.

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  3. 10-22-2009, 11:08 PM #2
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    Nice John, is this progression shot one of current testimonial?
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    Sure can be.....
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  5. 10-22-2009, 11:23 PM #4
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    Nice pic definitely can't wait for more shots that show it dying also great shot of the algae ad it will help people I'd this demon grass
    I have been reefing from 08-2007 till 5-2011

    reef tanks are like wifes you have to give them some attention every now and then
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    I am interested to see if it comes back when your mag comes back down. I have read mixed results about it coming back. Its wild that only the tech M will kill it to. I have tried many times with the BRS stuff, and never had it kill my bryopsis It only grows on my frag plugs then it gets on my frag racks.
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  7. 10-23-2009, 10:51 AM #6
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    very nice keep us posted to this vile weeds demise
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    John,
    I had a similar experience and can vouch for Kent M to do the job. I posted on the other site and am willing to post it on CR if there is interest.
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    Great pics and terrific story! pm'd you beakerbob
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  10. 10-23-2009, 10:43 PM #9
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    Bob please post your experience as I am sure you have some awesome pics

    I do know my bryopsys did NOT come back after mg went back down to normal
    I have been reefing from 08-2007 till 5-2011

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    I posted my battle with bryopsis in a new thread so as not to hijack John's.

    John, are you keeping the Mg concentration high or letting it drop down to some more normal concentrations?
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