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Paul...you are correct. After some research it is in fact possible to get the bends from free diving, but it is rare. From my research it happens more often if you do many free dives in a row.
I thought that since they are not breathing that it wouldn't effect the nitrogen in the blood as much...
It is a free diving yet suit. Made very different than other suits...they are meant to fit very very snug and are very streamlined in the water.
Paul,
During scuba...anything below 130 feet puts you into a deco situation. 331 would be a definite deco obligation with many different types of has...
No answer your question directly....I find that Salifert kits are usually the most accurate. But also check out the Hanna Colorimeters...they are coming out with new ones all the time and I find those even better than Salifert kits.
I ordered and received the lye....I just have to go buy some Kalk and then I can try this.
What I am concerned with are the fish in the tank. If a fish swims into the lye that is on an aptasia, will it affect the fish? Are we sure the lye does nothing to the water composition?
I can't tell everyone how bummed I am since Brandon text me this morning. Both because of the poor pup and because he is leaving the hobby.
Brandon and I met through here and we talk about fish at least a few times a week through text as well as work and life in general. He is a great guy and...
I've read through the thread on Eric Borneman's recipe for aptasia control using lye. Has anyone tried this? I'm thinking about giving it a go, but I'm worried about the effects on my tank....
Anyone?? No one has a zapper they could lend me?? Free frags to anyone that does!!
I have a HUGE REAL problem with aps here!! It's worse and worse every day. There are big ones, small ones, medium ones...they are on the rocks, the overflows, the glass, growing out of the sand....I REALLY need...