Amino acid dosing question.

[cato]

For those who do or have done. I bought a bottle of Zeovit amino acids. What's the way most dose this stuff. Return pumps off?? Skimmer off?? Just add it directly and let it go. I'm using it primarily to increase sps polyp extension when feeding. I only feed my sps twice weekly. Do I only dose on the days I feed? Or should I dose daily. FYI I am being conservative by only dosing 1/2 the per gallon recommended dosages. TIA.

 

[The Cardinal]

Just throw it in, but like everything else it is better to add a little more often. It´s good that you don´t overdose as it can trigger problem algaes ime. Personally I do not notice a great effect from dosing amino acids and I will not continue after the bottle is empty. I get far better results with live phyto and zoo plancton (also contains aminoacids).

 

[djcerna]

With proper water changes and feeding live phyto is all you really need. Many LFS products are out there to sell and add nothing to your tank.
David

 

[Peter Eichler]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10492175#post10492175 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by djcerna
. Many LFS products are out there to sell and add nothing to your tank.
David

Like phytoplankton? Not useless but not even close to being needed.