dr tim i dosed wastaway and then my rocks had this slime

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  1. richiero

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    does anyone have any idea ?

    i was hoping dr tim would reply...
     
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    The slime is a combination of bacteria and organics. It is doubtful waste-away 'caused' the slime. Have you added waste-away again since seeing this?
     
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    no i have not added after seeing this slime.

    no i have not added waste a way since i noticed the slime.i use waste a way twice a month after each 10% w/c, then for the other two w/c a month i use eco bal for the 3rd w/c then refresh for the 4th w/c and i repeat this cycle month after month... i run a skimmer that is rated for 150g on a 75g tank with a 30g sump. i also use you active pearls..

    my numbers

    ph 8.20 -8.30 temp 78 slat 1.026 led lightning

    cal 460
    alk 10.9
    mag 1400
    no2 0
    no3 0
    po4 0
     
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    should i add more waste away to get rid of this stuff? all live stock seems to be fine.. fish are very active and eating, my nem has great color and is fully open and all other coral look good..
     
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    do you have any advice for me dr tim?
     
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    did dr tim go on vacation? no reply from him in five days...
     
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    I'm sure he checks in from time to time but I'm sure he has minimal time.
     
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    Try siphoning off the material and add more waste-away. It will go away getting the tank cleaning up takes time and patience
     
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