what do you dose?

[mseepman]

I dose Alk and Kalk and CA plus prodibio every 15 days. Nice and simple...keeps the nutrients low.

[Doug]

Currently BRS bulk calcium, buffer and magnesium. Soon my calcium reactor will be running and I will only dose magnesium, if needed.

I also use Prodibio every 2nd week and MB7 on occasion.

[Amadod2]

the reason i ask is, the other day i added trace elements and i noticed great polyp extension with my corals even the ones that arent doing so well. for salt im using instant ocean the one with the orange lid, maybe i should look at getting better salt mix.

[straightrazorguy]

Originally Posted by Amadod2

the reason i ask is, the other day i added trace elements and i noticed great polyp extension with my corals even the ones that arent doing so well. for salt im using instant ocean the one with the orange lid, maybe i should look at getting better salt mix.

Which trace elements are you using?

I am currently only dosing Kalk, but I am starting to fall behind with both Calcium and Alk. I am contemplating either two-part or Balling. This thread is very helpful...

[Amadod2]

im using kent marine essential elements. i would like more info on the balling system, if any of you know of some easy helpful links??

[FishyFishy!]

Look through this Vendors posts in regards to balling:

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=91

[gregzz4]

For nearly 2 years I've been using Seachem - both Reef Builder and Advantage Calcium, and have been using Brightwell's Magnesion-P for a few months
These are great for small or low-demand tanks, but ...

My tank is demanding more, so I'm currently switching over to Randy's 2-part. I'm calculating a potential savings of $100/yr
I bought;
Epsom Salts and Baking Soda @ Walmart
Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate from Big Al's Online
Calcium Chloride @ Home Hardware

I'd run a Calcium Reactor, but for now it's not in the budget
Maybe next year