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Old 12-01-2012, 01:50 PM
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I am starting to get a wide variety of corals in my aquarium so I figure it may be time to start dosing. I am recording my Mag, Alk and Calcium over the next week to see how much everything drops. What I am wondering is what is everyone's technique for dosing and what products you're using? I only have a 29g so I am not going the reactor route. Any opinions would be appreciated.
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Old 12-01-2012, 02:42 PM
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Find out how much you are loosing (like you plan to do) then add the corresponding amounts according to the directions listed on the products you are dosing with.

I use B-ionic 2 part and mag, a bit pricey but I love the stuff.
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Old 12-01-2012, 09:56 PM
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Same as you, I'm currently recording what my DT is using
Once I get an average, I plan on having individual containers with a weeks worth of pre-mixed each that I will add a daily dose from
Ideally I'd like to get 700ml containers and add 100ml/day

Oh, I'm currently using Seachem Reef Builder and Reef Advantage, and Kent Tech M
Once I'm more comfortable with dosing, I'll switch to less costly products

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Old 12-01-2012, 11:13 PM
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+1 on the b-ionic. I've always had great success with it


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Old 12-01-2012, 11:54 PM
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I do weekly water change and three days after weekly dosing. I have a small 26g tank and use coral builder for alk. And fluval three ions ca,mg,st. I have a lot of coral in tank and found this works good
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