Excel in CRS tank?

Luichenwai · 05-03-2008, 04:11 PM

Anyone dose Excel in a CRS tank?
Any deaths or problems?

**Ryzilla** · 05-03-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Luichenwai

Anyone dose Excel in a CRS tank?
Any deaths or problems?

I consider it not a wise choice. I have had bad experiences with it.

**Buckeye_Robert** · 05-03-2008, 05:35 PM

I have no problems using it with RCS,Yellows,Snowballs,red claw shrimp

fishymatty · 05-03-2008, 06:25 PM

If the hair algae starts to break out I will use excel for a little while but never all the time and I never overdose.

Jace · 05-03-2008, 06:36 PM

resowner has a CRS tank and uses excel for his plants and hasn't had a problem yet. As far as I know that is.

DBL TAP · 05-03-2008, 10:27 PM

I use Excel every other day and Flourish twice a week. I have no problems other than my plants growing too fast.

BTW the tank has Cherries and Tigers for inhabitants.

Good luck

**John7429** · 05-04-2008, 12:03 AM

I wouldn't/don't...

phanizzle · 05-04-2008, 12:38 AM

I use it in my tank but just dont overdose. Start slowly and follow the directions.

mahoro · 05-04-2008, 05:12 AM

i use excel and had ZERO problem...

sea-horsea · 05-04-2008, 08:20 AM

whats the reason for doing it or not doing it....

mahoro · 05-04-2008, 08:40 AM

why would there be any problem at all, unless you overdose

Mishmosh · 05-04-2008, 12:58 PM

I have overdosed to 4x and no problems with my RCS.

**rain-** · 05-04-2008, 02:23 PM

I've used and sometimes also mildly overdosed Excel in CRS + White Pearl (Snowball) tank with tons of plants without any problems.

**A Hill** · 05-04-2008, 11:18 PM

I've also used lots of excel with no problems.. Usually double dosing it.

CRS and RCS and some others over the times...

-Andrew

Luichenwai · 05-08-2008, 03:16 PM

I think I should have changed the thread to a Poll instead and then input.

The reason for me asking is I had plants that would probably appreciate the carbon from Excel. But now, I have Marsiela Minuta, and Anubias nana petite. Which in my opinion do not need anything extra, they both are slow growing that doesn't need anything extra.

Thanks.

05-03-2008, 04:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
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fishymatty Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 367	If the hair algae starts to break out I will use excel for a little while but never all the time and I never overdose. __________________

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phanizzle Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jersey City,NJ Posts: 656	I use it in my tank but just dont overdose. Start slowly and follow the directions. __________________ *Tank* 20Gal Long - ADA Amazonia II Substrate - Diy Co2 - Pagoda Rocks - coralife 2x18 T5 - aquaclear 50 - Rena 200 Air Pump - Azoo Sponge Filter 3. *Plants / inverts* CRS - CBS - RCS - Pygmy chain sword- moss ball.

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mahoro Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: houston Posts: 713	i use excel and had ZERO problem... __________________ 6 X 2.5g betta tanks (comming soon) 10g (empty) 10g planted dwarf cray tank 20L g planted dwarf rainbow tank 34g planted rcs/glass shrimp tank 55g (future snake cage) 55g softshell / map turtle tank

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Buckeye_Robert Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (92) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 536	I have no problems using it with RCS,Yellows,Snowballs,red claw shrimp

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Jace Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Littlerock, CA Posts: 183	resowner has a CRS tank and uses excel for his plants and hasn't had a problem yet. As far as I know that is.

05-03-2008, 10:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
DBL TAP Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 72	I use Excel every other day and Flourish twice a week. I have no problems other than my plants growing too fast. BTW the tank has Cherries and Tigers for inhabitants. Good luck

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sea-horsea Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: El Monte, CA Posts: 570	whats the reason for doing it or not doing it.... __________________ ITS NEVER ENOUGH!!!

05-04-2008, 08:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
mahoro Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: houston Posts: 713	why would there be any problem at all, unless you overdose __________________ 6 X 2.5g betta tanks (comming soon) 10g (empty) 10g planted dwarf cray tank 20L g planted dwarf rainbow tank 34g planted rcs/glass shrimp tank 55g (future snake cage) 55g softshell / map turtle tank

05-04-2008, 12:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mishmosh Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Broadview Hts, OHIO Posts: 105	I have overdosed to 4x and no problems with my RCS.

05-04-2008, 02:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
rain- Rainforest keeper (View User Tanks) PTrader: (35) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Finland Posts: 733	I've used and sometimes also mildly overdosed Excel in CRS + White Pearl (Snowball) tank with tons of plants without any problems. __________________ - Satu Desktop Wallpapers - - Eheim Pimp #152

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A Hill Loosing his mind (View User Tanks) PTrader: (50) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: RI,USA Posts: 4,676	I've also used lots of excel with no problems.. Usually double dosing it. CRS and RCS and some others over the times... -Andrew __________________ Its a work in progress right now, by next week I hope to have a good deal done. J'étais Fish Newb

05-08-2008, 03:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
Luichenwai Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13) Join Date: May 2006 Location: VA/DC/MD Posts: 397	I think I should have changed the thread to a Poll instead and then input. The reason for me asking is I had plants that would probably appreciate the carbon from Excel. But now, I have Marsiela Minuta, and Anubias nana petite. Which in my opinion do not need anything extra, they both are slow growing that doesn't need anything extra. Thanks. __________________ 29 Gal-Crystal Red Shrimp Tankhttp://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...s-journal.html

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