dosing methods?

[Melonbob]

I have just picked up a Jebao dosing pump to automate my daily dosing regimen. After thinking about it, I'd like some input on different methods people use aside from traditional two part. Does anyone here use TM balling or balling light methods? Whats the big difference between the two? Are there other methods you would recommend? Thanks!

[Myka]

Do some searching on the forums, there's lots of people discussing this. Basically, 2-part is just calcium and alkalinity, and balling is 2-part plus magnesium and trace elements. Most people doing 2-part also add magnesium.

My opinion is that 2-part plus magnesium works for most tanks. Balling is great for SPS corals. I like kalkwasser dosing for tanks with low requirements as it helps keep pH up, and helps lower phosphate (by binding it). It's easy to use and only requires one doser.