Dosing?

[midtownman]

i see people on here say they dose with cal & alk everyday but do you have to dose if ur readings is the same as yesterday or do you have to add if you want it steady? i currently using bulk reef supply two part recipe 1 fomular

 

[NYreefNoob]

i just read an interesting article on the bulk supply stuff, ill see if i can find the link, there is something else that is in it now, i use esv 2 part and dose 50 ml a day in a 50g sps tank

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Don't dose anything that you don't test for, and only dose small amounts until you get your levels in check.

 

[midtownman]

i test everything so if its not broke then dont fix iy or do i have to dose to maintain the readings?

 

[mstrofdisaster]

i test everything so if its not broke then dont fix iy or do i have to dose to maintain the readings?

Keep track of your testing results to see how quickly values decline in a given period of time. In your case, if the readings hold steady for 2 days and fall after the 3rd without dosing then you should dose every other day. Right now that is my schedule, dose Ca/Alk every other day.

My readings/dosings for the last 3 days have been:

Day 1
Ca: 415/Alk 8.6 dKH
TODAY I DOSE 5ml of each to maintain values

Day 2
Ca: 425/Alk 9.0 dKH
NO DOSING THIS DAY

Day 3
Ca: 420/ Alk 8.6 dkH
TODAY I DOSE 5ml of each to maintain values

The key here is to test every day, which you say you are doing. So just keep a log of results so you can make good decisions on when to dose.

-Chris

 

[midtownman]

thanks for the helpful breakdown

 

[mstrofdisaster]

thanks for the helpful breakdown

You are welcome. I always learn better with examples:shhh:.