combo vital black powder

[laurabolyard]

I bought this product back when I trusted my LFS, a bit pricey at $25. I still have it, is it worth using?

[CarmieJo]

I've never heard of it. What is it supposed to do?

[laurabolyard]

"A synergetic mixture
of
SPECTRA VITALTM
and
BLACKPOWDERTM"
For aquariums with hard and soft coral


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The combination of two very popular and individually dynamic products, Spectra Vital and Black Powder provide a buffering capacity of aquarium water which produce remarkable results. The synergism of both products stabilizes the aquarium in such a manner that microscopic and macroscopic species of animal and rock are optimized.



INGREDIENTS:
Crude protein, quartz, Cytokinins, yeasts, Beta carotene, vegetable protein, Gamma-linolenic acid, Iron, B-12, B complex, Polysaccharides, sulfoloipids, glycolipids, Dextrose, Dl-Alpha-Trocopherol aceatate, L-arginine, vit A, D3,E, Thiamine, Niacinamide, B6, Folic Acid, Menadione, biotin, inositol, Ascorbic Acid

Derived from ferment of: Citrus leaves, yeasts, animal byproducts, Spirulina, citrus molasses, Sweet Potato, Cayenne pepper, Anise,


Ive heard,"snake oil" Ive heard it can cause an algal bloom, I ve heard others say its great, but if even YOU havent heard of it, possibly snake oil. I have it, so if there is ANY benefit, I'lluse it, but not if it may cause a bloom.

[CarmieJo]

It has sugar in it so I think if you over did it you could get the same kind of slime problem people get when dosing vodka. With all the vitamins in it I think if I had it I would probably use it but at lower doses and less frequently than the manufacture recommends.

[laurabolyard]

Hey, I might as well use it since I have it, maybe just sometimes. I see that the company is in Ft Lauderdale, so maybe its not widley distributed.