Comments on: Analysis & Review of Seachem Laboratories Aqua Vitro http://www.reefbuilders.com/2008/06/11/analysis-revew-seachem-laboratories-aqua-vitro/ Saltwater Aquarium Community Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:44:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Saltwater Aquarium Forum, Reef Blog, Coral Reef Aquarium, Saltwater Fish » Blog Archive » Aqua Vitro seen, touched, looking for tanks to help http://www.reefbuilders.com/2008/06/11/analysis-revew-seachem-laboratories-aqua-vitro/comment-page-1/#comment-1313 Saltwater Aquarium Forum, Reef Blog, Coral Reef Aquarium, Saltwater Fish » Blog Archive » Aqua Vitro seen, touched, looking for tanks to help Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:01:31 +0000 http://www.reefbuilders.com/?p=1203#comment-1313 [...] which is a premium reef line is alive and well here at MACNA. You’ll remember that we did a review of Seachem’s Aqua Vitro a little bit ago. Aqua Vitro is only available at your LFS, and did you know that you can win a [...] [...] which is a premium reef line is alive and well here at MACNA. You’ll remember that we did a review of Seachem’s Aqua Vitro a little bit ago. Aqua Vitro is only available at your LFS, and did you know that you can win a [...]

]]> By: Brian http://www.reefbuilders.com/2008/06/11/analysis-revew-seachem-laboratories-aqua-vitro/comment-page-1/#comment-1134 Brian Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:57:38 +0000 http://www.reefbuilders.com/?p=1203#comment-1134 Let me clarify one thing about the "no signs of stress" sentence, written in the Vibrance section for you Joe. I am not a big fan of dosing Iodide/Iodine supplements unless there is something in the tank that absolutely needs it. My tank doesn't have any of those types of corals that are highly dependent upon high levels of Iodide so it is tough to see benefits. However, many corals that do not benefit substantially from Iodide dosing can show severe negative effects if overdosed in the smallest way. When I dosed the additive at a slightly higher than recommended rate, no negative signs were observed. This has to be a positive sign that the additive may not be as dangerous to corals as some other products on the market. We all know that very often people overdose chemicals in their tank. If you read the whole section, I wrote "none of the inverts or corals showed any signs of positive or negative reactions" which shows that I am not put my stamp of approval on the product since it is too early in the testing process. Additionally, anyone that knows me and my dosing habits knows my thoughts on additives, especially with beginners or people who haven't experimented with dosing nothing in their tank besides alkalinity and calcium additives. Additives can do many good things, but they can also cause many problems. Let me clarify one thing about the “no signs of stress” sentence, written in the Vibrance section for you Joe. I am not a big fan of dosing Iodide/Iodine supplements unless there is something in the tank that absolutely needs it. My tank doesn’t have any of those types of corals that are highly dependent upon high levels of Iodide so it is tough to see benefits. However, many corals that do not benefit substantially from Iodide dosing can show severe negative effects if overdosed in the smallest way. When I dosed the additive at a slightly higher than recommended rate, no negative signs were observed. This has to be a positive sign that the additive may not be as dangerous to corals as some other products on the market. We all know that very often people overdose chemicals in their tank. If you read the whole section, I wrote “none of the inverts or corals showed any signs of positive or negative reactions” which shows that I am not put my stamp of approval on the product since it is too early in the testing process.

Additionally, anyone that knows me and my dosing habits knows my thoughts on additives, especially with beginners or people who haven’t experimented with dosing nothing in their tank besides alkalinity and calcium additives. Additives can do many good things, but they can also cause many problems.

]]> By: Davone http://www.reefbuilders.com/2008/06/11/analysis-revew-seachem-laboratories-aqua-vitro/comment-page-1/#comment-1133 Davone Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:26:34 +0000 http://www.reefbuilders.com/?p=1203#comment-1133 Fuel sounds really intriguing, going to get me some of that and see how my corals do. Fuel sounds really intriguing, going to get me some of that and see how my corals do.

]]> By: Joe http://www.reefbuilders.com/2008/06/11/analysis-revew-seachem-laboratories-aqua-vitro/comment-page-1/#comment-1131 Joe Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:49:00 +0000 http://www.reefbuilders.com/?p=1203#comment-1131 "Since there was no signs of stress observed by either the corals or inverts, I will take this as being a positive sign...." Uhhh....can I interest you in a bottle of Joe's Super Special Vibrance-X2 Solution? It will probably do the same thing, but only $1 cheaper! I wonder how a box of these repackaged Seachem products will do on the shelves of a hair salon? They'd probably receive a lot inquiries on their usage, I'm sure. Just to show that I'm not attacking this company, I must say that I do get measurable responses from Seachem's Reef Advantage Magnesium, Marine buffer and de*nitrate for my 110 gallon reef tank. I predict in the future that internet SPAM will go down while the preponderance of marine aquarium products will go up. So, I hope that beginner reefbuilders focus on the basics before delving into advanced formulas. Otherwise, the market will become saturated with untested products. “Since there was no signs of stress observed by either the corals or inverts, I will take this as being a positive sign….”
Uhhh….can I interest you in a bottle of Joe’s Super Special Vibrance-X2 Solution? It will probably do the same thing, but only $1 cheaper!
I wonder how a box of these repackaged Seachem products will do on the shelves of a hair salon? They’d probably receive a lot inquiries on their usage, I’m sure.
Just to show that I’m not attacking this company, I must say that I do get measurable responses from Seachem’s Reef Advantage Magnesium, Marine buffer and de*nitrate for my 110 gallon reef tank.
I predict in the future that internet SPAM will go down while the preponderance of marine aquarium products will go up. So, I hope that beginner reefbuilders focus on the basics before delving into advanced formulas. Otherwise, the market will become saturated with untested products.

]]> By: Charles http://www.reefbuilders.com/2008/06/11/analysis-revew-seachem-laboratories-aqua-vitro/comment-page-1/#comment-1129 Charles Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:03:04 +0000 http://www.reefbuilders.com/?p=1203#comment-1129 Good Review, I'll be sure to check these products out at my LFS. Good Review, I’ll be sure to check these products out at my LFS.

]]> By: Reef Forums, Reef Aquarium Blog, Coral Reef Aquarium, Reef Magazine » Blog Archive » Seachem’s Aquavitro line seeks to expand market share, profits. http://www.reefbuilders.com/2008/06/11/analysis-revew-seachem-laboratories-aqua-vitro/comment-page-1/#comment-1127 Reef Forums, Reef Aquarium Blog, Coral Reef Aquarium, Reef Magazine » Blog Archive » Seachem’s Aquavitro line seeks to expand market share, profits. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:56:44 +0000 http://www.reefbuilders.com/?p=1203#comment-1127 [...] We got to review the aquavitro line and we liked what we found. Be sure to check your LFS or online supplier to get what products that [...] [...] We got to review the aquavitro line and we liked what we found. Be sure to check your LFS or online supplier to get what products that [...]

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