Mayhems Pastels discolouration

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How long does the Pastel range normally last?

Ive had a full litre in my system now since mid april and now the liquid in the res has started going white (its not the res as when I tilt the case, its clear). My system doesnt get overly hot (sits at about 35 most of the time, never goes over 60).
Loop is Res-Pump-280 rad-CPU-120 rad-GPU-res.
The loop was fully cleaned with de-ionised water twice before the coolant went in.

I knew the aurora was only meant to last about 3-5 months due to the glitter flake, but I thought the pastels would have lasted at least 6 months before even the slightest of discolouration.

Just my luck being my first loop or is this the norm?


(Will get a picture up soon if people request)
 
Its the "Perfect Pink".

I didnt think of it getting stuck in the blocks.
Although, Im not sure if the pipes are stained mind, but its not even been 3 months, so it shouldnt have stained yet surely?
 
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Ill get some up soon.
The tubing was clear and from the last time I checked (last week), the discolouration was only in the res.
 
Pictures

What it should look like
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I couldnt decide which shown the white better
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Contrast of what it should be (tubing) to what it is (res)
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Interesting.. my first thought is that the pastel has lost its colour because the dye has stuck to your tubing (which is why it still appears the normal colour in the tubes but not the res)
 
Thats what Im thinking now, guess Ill have to wait until pay day to get more fluid and possibly tubing.
 
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