2 part dosing

[anthonys_aqua]

im honestly still new to dosing and was wondering what brand is your favorite to dose for 2 part?

 

[Tommy Ngo]

ESV

 

[Carlos]

Esv . And using a kamoer doser

 

[djrice69]

Esv

 

[joseserrano]

They for the most part are good. All the big brands are very similar at this point

 

[Jstndnhyr]

I used E.S.V. but switched to the bulk reef supply brand when E.S.V. wasn’t available in gallon quantities during the pandemic. I’ve been happy with both.

 

[anthonys_aqua]

what time do you guys dose at? Im using ati essential pro just cause i got it on sale

so far ive been dosing very little since it does say its a concentrated solution

I dose alk at night and calcium once lights are on

 

[Tommy Ngo]

what time do you guys dose at? Im using ati essential pro just cause i got it on sale

so far ive been dosing very little since it does say its a concentrated solution

I dose alk at night and calcium once lights are on

It depend on what you have in you tank. If you have a SPS dominant tank than I would dose ‘X’ ml the tank consume in one day throughout the entire day. Getting a automatic dosing would be ideally.

 

[anthonys_aqua]

It depend on what you have in you tank. If you have a SPS dominant tank than I would dose ‘X’ ml the tank consume in one day throughout the entire day. Getting a automatic dosing would be ideally.

it is on a doser

 

[Smite]

it is on a doser

Amount is specific to your tank's demand.

If your uptake isn't large yet. You can test, make notes of ALK/CAL/MAG and SG. Don't dose for 3 days. Test the big 3 and SG (specific gravity to ensure that's not throwing off your numbers). Subtract the last test results from the first to find your uptake, divide by 3 for your daily consumption. Reference you 2 part bottle for ml amount for your uptake per water volume.

Honestly I prefer to just test more and make a educated guess on the starting point. I'll test a few times day then adjust as needed and continue that until the tank is stable. I keep sps so I test alk every few days onces locked in.

 

[Smite]

what time do you guys dose at? Im using ati essential pro just cause i got it on sale

so far ive been dosing very little since it does say its a concentrated solution

I dose alk at night and calcium once lights are on

My bad, I misread your post.

I'd dose in the AM. I feel like I've read some people find there is virtually no uptake at night with all the new alk monitoring systems out now. With a small amount it wont matter much but I'd still dose in the beginning-mid photoperiod as that's when its going to be used. As your demand grows break it up into a few doses a day during the photoperiod if possible.

 

[anthonys_aqua]

My bad, I misread your post.

I'd dose in the AM. I feel like I've read some people find there is virtually no uptake at night with all the new alk monitoring systems out now. With a small amount it wont matter much but I'd still dose in the beginning-mid photoperiod as that's when its going to be used. As your demand grows break it up into a few doses a day during the photoperiod if possible.

ill test again tonight to see what the consumption is, it was at 7.8 last night

 

[Tommy Ngo]

This reef calculator might help.

https://reef.diesyst.com/chemcalc/chemcalc.html

 

[Sicklid]

I dose Red Sea Alk and Ca;
Alk 3 times a day/ 4.0 ml @ 5:00am, 4:00pm and 9:00pm
Ca 3.0ml @ 9:10pm
Tank is 25 gals(mix sps, lps and softies)
I test for Alk at least every 4 days
I test for Ca every other monday


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[Desert Cities Reefer]

I had been doing ESV but switched to BRS 2 part with Tropic Marin balling method as well as using A and K. ESV was starting to get a hold of and cost so that’s why I switched.

 

[jaxcarnage]

Started dosing about 1-YR ago and currently dosing BRS 2 part

 

[thresher]

Just my experience. I have a nano tank so this outcome may be due to the small size of the tank. Dosed ESV for about 6 months but noticed my salinity creeped up too much for my liking. I've since gone with a kalk stirrer and any additional alk/cal is brought up to level with Tropic Marin AFO. Really liking this setup. The Ph boost is also a nice bonus.

 

[Reefer0708]

I didn't realize the alk swing during the day (lights on) until I get myself a trident back in 2019. I cranked that baby up to 12 tests a day, sometimes more via manual click, for the first week or so. I've used CalRX almost from the beginning. To counter the swings, I would dose (using Neptune DOS) at the time when the alk uptake is at the highest (usually between 6-9pm). I used EHV but switched to Fritz recently.. same thing I guess.. anyone else is using Fritz?
I only dose alk. Calcium level never really changed throughout the day.

 

[Hugo’s_reef]

I use triton because it’s easy to use in my opinion and raises ph (according to brs) more than most other 2 part. I really love the results even though it’s kinda pricey, but because of that I buy the bulk jugs that require no mixing and is the best price triton offers.

My tank is pretty full of acros, way more than I should have in 90 g of water . Even with the tank being packed every time I do ICP my trace elements are not to far off . I just make the minor adjustments.


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[BST310]

I’ve used Tropic Marin All-for-reef now for about 2 years.

Works well in lower demand Nano tanks and love that I only need one dosing head. However I know it can be costly on larger systems. I spread my dosinf evenly through a 24hr period starting at 12 AM next dose at 6, 12PM, 6PM. Alk is always pretty stable assuming no human error.

Thinking of going to a Kalk stirrer, I had luck with Kalk in my RO on previous tanks. Like the multiples benefits Kalk can provide.