Is Excel the type of thing that... (Vals related)

[rsanz]

Is Excel the type of additive that once you add it, the tank will forever have it in its system, like with copper? I had been dosing Excel to my tank, but have since stopped.

I ask because I am considering adding Vals to my planted tank and I know that Vals hate Excel, so will all the Excel be gone after a couple weeks' worth of water changes, or is it a lingering type of thing?

Thanks.

 

[NeonFlux]

I don't think so

 

[Cory Keeper]

it shouldn't.

 

[TwoTankAmin]

The plants concume excel so it wont last. I have corkscrew vals and don't have a problem using excel with that variety.

 

[Marinemom]

The plants concume excel so it wont last. I have corkscrew vals and don't have a problem using excel with that variety.

That 's really good since Excel tends to melt vals.To the original poster, I really think that several water changes will take care of the problem.

Marinemom

 

[-KT-]

The plants concume excel so it wont last. I have corkscrew vals and don't have a problem using excel with that variety.

I have never had problems with excel an corkscrew Vals also.

 

[Mgamer20o0]

not even water changes the plants should use it up quickly anyways.

 

[tanker]

I have never had problems with excel an corkscrew Vals also.

Depends on how much you does. Excel melted almost all of my Vals a few months ago, but they have re-grown with a vengence.

 

[The Zigman]

What is in excel that ments the vals anyway?
Mine are dying, and I dont use it.

 

[jmhart]

Excel is an aqueous solution of glutaraldehyde, which can effect some plant negatively.