Jimbo662 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Just checked all my parameters. Previous checks always gave consistent readings but I guess now that I've finally got SPS and LPS growing they're sucking up the nutrients. I'm currently doing 5g water changes per week on a 75g tank. Do you t hink increasing to bi-weekly 5g changes would help correct the numbers? Previous test Current test Phos - .08 .06 Alk - 139 151 Cal- 469 436 Mag - 1290 1215 Nitrite and amon were both 0 and nitrates between 5-10...hard to tell with those colors! Or...do you think these are still acceptible levels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I'm guessing those are all ppm for units. I actually like your current numbers better than your previous... minus your Mg. I would increase that a bit to around 1400 and leave it there. I think 1280 ppm is natural seawater. IMO, I feel no need to test nitrite and ammonia anymore once your tank is cycled and supporting livestock. Sent via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Yes, that's ppm. Today was the first day to test Ni, NA and Am in a couple of months...i was just curios. What's the best way to raise the mag? Are you going to throw out the D word???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Welcome to the wide world of dosing! Ty and I are here to serve as your spiritual advisers as you embark on this frustrating, yet ultimately rewarding journey. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I haven't been rewarded in awhile! I typically use the BRS Mg supplement or Tech M for Mg dosing. Sent via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Would you recommend the 1/2 gal or 1 gal option? how long does it last? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I'd plug it into the BRS calculator. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-calculator#3 I really only had to dose it like 2-3 times a year before I had my CaRX. Sent via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 ...now I'm more confused. How do I know which I need...sulfate crystal, chloride crystal or mix solution? I selected mix solution and got this. NEED: 580.6 ml 19.6 fl oz 116.1 tsp Does this mean I need to mix to instructions so that I have 19.6 oz and then slowly add that to the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Yes, you'll mix it with RO water according to their instructions. Then afterwards, you'll need 19.6 fl oz of that mixed solution to dose your tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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