moldy plantex csm+b solution

[lousybreed]

Plantex csm+b is a "poor mans drip dosing" micronutrient solution that closely mimics flourish. I was going to add my weekly amount of micronutrients and when i poured the 5mls out there was chunky mold or bacteria growing in the bottle. I assume this is common but i dumped it all out. I have heard of people adding HCl to keep the sol'n clear of mold. does anyone do this? i was thinking that adding a fair amount of salt would achieve the same effect. please help!!!!!

 

[RTR]

I think that I would select a different brand.

 

[Darkblade48]

I've had that problem once (not with Plantex per se, but a similar micro product). I didn't risk it and ended up pouring down the mixture anyways (it wasn't that much anyways, I never mix up a large batch).

From then on, I've always stored it in the fridge (properly labelled to avoid any "accidents") and I've never seen the mold.

 

[Timmain42]

As I recently found out, fungi tend to grow in Plantex unless it is refrigerated. However, even if you don't keep it in the fridge, and it get fungal on you, it will not affect the Plantex solution or effectiveness at all. It's just nasty, that's it.

 

[Swimfins]

btw, flourish 'comprehensive' is to be refrigerated after opening. I would assume its for the same reason.

 

[RTR]

Room temperature Flourish doesn't mold, it stinks. Keeping it cold blocks the smelly reactions among the multiple traces in the mixture, or slows them down a lot.

 

[Timmain42]

I think that I would select a different brand.

What brand would you select?

 

[Mrditty]

I just put the mold in it in the fish eat it. Mixing smaller batches is the best solution as well as putting it in the fridge.

 

[Darkblade48]

I just put the mold in it in the fish eat it.

You sure that's safe for your fish?

 

[reiverix]

I just dose 1.5 grams mixed in with a cup of water every other day. No more lumpy bits.