Home made UV dyes

[NaeKuh]

I need some suggestions for the amount of clear UV blue drops I should put in my loop. I just redid the whole water loop, and used a little less then a 1/2 gallon of distilled water. First I put like 4 drops, and hardly see any color in my T3 res w/ the lights out. then I put like 4 more (8 total) and I still don't see much.

I put like 4 drops in a 1/2 filled 0.5L bottle of water (so I guess like 0.15L of water) as a test, and can see it. It's not crazy bright or anything.

Are my expectations too high, or am I just not putting enough in?

AHHHH u got a clear UV sample?

Clear UV blue is very strong but if your lighting isnt good you not going to see much. 1 to 2 drops is enough for most loops blue clear UV blue needs excellent UV lighting to work well.

Been on hols just got back.

:O

Im hurt..

u know how long ive been itching for that...

In my actual loop, I see nothing in my T3, no blue whatsoever. First I put like 4 drops in, didn't see anything. So I put 4 more last night, and let it run all day thinking maybe it would mix. came home from work and still nothing. so I went crazy and put like 20+ more drops in it, and still see nothing.

... should of been almost instant.

Since our loops work on equilibrium, it should of mixed within the first 10-15 min.

UGH... i want clear UV. :\

Send me a PM with you address ill send you some new stuff out.
But what ill do just for you ills end you a new sample out that 50X stronger than what you have. .

Guess i shouldn't of gone into hiding.. LOL...

I can't buy PT Nuke in Belgium.

Look for copper safe at a fish store.

Bascially your going after the copper II sulfate.

Or if ur friend or anyone has access to a lab, you can get Copper II Hydroxide powerder and mix it with water to make your own PT Nuke.

You want to use TINY TINY concentrations. Like no more then 5 drops.