big mistake

[acasden]

oops, i added about 20ml of strontium instead of calcium (#2, ESV), i have a 75 gallon reef and a 15 gallon sump, other than a water change what can I do and is this a big mistake or will things be okay??

 

[cdeakle]

20ml of strontium in a 75 gallon tank, I think your ok. Breath in the nose, out the mouth. Get a paper bag and breath in that if needed.

 

[Len]

It shouldn't be a big deal. A water change (40-50%) will dilute any problems, but I don't foresee any major complications.

 

[Anonymous]

Why are you adding strontium to begin with? You're not doing anything but dumping money in your tank with that stuff...

Jim

 

[tangir1]

Usually I say don't dose unless you test and detect the low level first.... but anyway, I don't feel you need to do much since it is not at deadly concentration yet. If you feel a bit guilty, do a water change as Len suggested.

If I preach what I teach, I will only suggest you do the water change after you test and detect an elevated and dangerous level of strontium

 

[acasden]

THANKS FOR ALL ADVICE, I CAME HOME FROM WORK TODAY AND EVERYTHING IS FINE, NO ILL EFFECTS, I ADD IT BECAUSE I WAS TOLD TO, NO SPECIAL REASON AND IF IS NOT NEEDED I WOULD BE HAPPY TO STOP. I THINK I WILL SKIP THE WATER CHANGE SINCE THE TANK IS FINE. THANKS TO ALL

 

[Apophis924]

If you dont test for it it is best not to add it. and you should question the quality of that sr supplement. You over dose that much with no ill effects tells me that the recomended dose is useless or there is not enough sr in that soltuion to be of any use.