Cloudy Water….try this DIY flocculant.

DIY Coral Snow | Shoutout to SunnyX

This solution is typically dosed weekly or when doing maintenance.

⚠️ May Drop nutrients.

KZ coral Snow = $65.09 for 500 mL

DIY Calcium Carbonate = $8.99 for 8 Oz that will make more than 1,000 mL.

SunnyX Directions:

* Select a clean container, one that is resealable and able to be shaken.
* For 500ML of solution, add 10 level tablespoons of powder to roughly 425-450ML of RO/DI water.
* Shake the bottle up, and let it sit for two hours. After which, it will be ready to use.
* Now, I don’t believe that you can overdose with this product, but a good recommended dose is 5ml per 50gl of aquarium volume.
* Be sure to shake up the bottle prior to each use as the powder can settle.
The best time to add the solution to you aquarium is after conducting maintenance such as blowing off the rocks, cleaning the glass, siphoning the sand or conducting a water change. Ideally, you should be doing all of the aforementioned maintenance items during a water change, but that discussion is for another time.

Now, on to my personal favorite use of the product: preventing and getting rid of Cyano!

To amplify the Coral Snow, you will need a bacterial solution. Most will do, but I like Microbacter7 by Brightwell Aquatics. What we are doing here is mixing the bacteria with the Coral Snow, allowing it to bond and adhere to the surface of sand and rock. Basically, we’re trying to eliminate land for the cyano to stake its claim. While most of the Coral Snow will be removed via filtration, there will be a bit that coats you aquariums surfaces, in this case with bacteria that will out compete algae.”

The Mix:

“Take your measured solution of Coral Snow and add it to a small container.”

* A plastic or glass cup will suffice.
* Next, add 10 drops of Microbacter7 per 5ML of Coral Snow.
* Allow 5 minutes for the solution to sit and then dose into your aquarium.
Note that Coral Snow will cloud your aquarium for at least two hours. Filter socks and Protein Skimmer(s) should be left on.


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