Now we know why Tech M kills byopsis.

[porpoiseaquatics]

It was recently reported in a R2R thread and confirmed through a number of sources that Lithium is the compound within Tech M that kills bryopsis.

http://reef2reef.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=575b41be57d360bc9434b674a&id=6bb305d499&e=ac9bca459f">http://reef2reef.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=575b41be57d360bc9434b674a&id=6bb305d499&e=ac9bca459f</a>

It makes for interesting reading.

 

[myreefclub0070]

funny, i would think lithium would kill other stuff in the tank at the same time, but good to know.

 

[porpoiseaquatics]

MYREEFCLUB0070;1098828 wrote: funny, i would think lithium would kill other stuff in the tank at the same time, but good to know.

Apparently it's a dose-able item and there is a Triton test for it among other elements.

 

[jeffmuse]

Very good to know! Thanks for posting.

 

[picoreefguy]

fantastic info. thanks for sharing jeff! i wonder if it works on other algae's or just bryopsis

 

[porpoiseaquatics]

Picoreefguy;1098905 wrote: fantastic info. thanks for sharing jeff! i wonder if it works on other algae's or just bryopsis

I believe they suspect that it works on all.

 

[sewer urchin]

Lithium, huh....


at least it won't be depressed as it dies.

:jumpy:

 

[porpoiseaquatics]

Sewer Urchin;1098908 wrote: Lithium, huh....


at least it won't be depressed as it dies.

:jumpy:

Good one!!

 

[enderg60]

got a link or the recommended dosing?

 

[porpoiseaquatics]

EnderG60;1098927 wrote: got a link or the recommended dosing?

Only the article link in the OP. TechM provides it's own recommendations on the bottle.

 

[enderg60]

Thanks, didnt even notice it there. I was wondering if anyone had dosing for straight lithium yet but the end of the thread appears to be the start of two guys experimenting on just that.

Very interested to see how it turns out.

 

[jennm]

Sewer Urchin;1098908 wrote: Lithium, huh....


at least it won't be depressed as it dies.

:jumpy:

You totally beat me to it.

I was going to say there won't be any bipolar fishes