Aquaforest products- Component 1+2+3+

[CIR2000]

Hello,

I'm using Component 1+2+3... but the Iodine is very Low (zero). Can I put some drop of Aquaforest Iodine ?


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[plyle02]

Hello,

I'm using Component 1+2+3... but the Iodine is very Low (zero). Can I put some drop of Aquaforest Iodine ?


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Sure,
That should be no problem, however, the Comp 123 should maintain proper levels once you reach your target

 

[BDK1786]

Has anyone tried using BRS 2 part and mag combined with strong and mineral salts to make component 1+2+3+?? I have a bunch of BRS stuff lying around and would love for it to not go to waste when I switch over.

Would like to bump this comment as I am also in this situation and considering some AF products.

 

[madreefer2013]

I just mixed my first batch of 123. My component 1 has a milky precipitate. Is this normal? It settles and I have to shake. I made 4 liters.


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Mix? I thought you just add it to the tank.

 

[plyle02]

It comes premixed(component 123) or make your self recipe as well. You would need KH Buffer, Calcium, Magnesium, Reef Mineral Salt, and Component Strong to make your own version of the pre-mix Component 123.

 

[cbear9494]

It comes premixed(component 123) or make your self recipe as well. You would need KH Buffer, Calcium, Magnesium, Reef Mineral Salt, and Component Strong to make your own version of the pre-mix Component 123.

Yep - Pricing it out in the US it's much cheaper than premixed.

At some point I'm hoping to have enough corals to need a Calcium reactor though!

 

[CIR2000]

hello,

Could be possible to water down (dilute) the Component 1+2+3 with osmotic water (1/10) so that the dosing pumps work better?



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[Aquaforest]

hello,

Could be possible to water down (dilute) the Component 1+2+3 with osmotic water (1/10) so that the dosing pumps work better?



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Hello,
What for do you need dilute Component 123?

Fundamentally its nothing wrong but we recommend to use classic products prepared by us.

Best regards,
Aquaforest

 

[CIR2000]

Hello,

What for do you need dilute Component 123?



Fundamentally its nothing wrong but we recommend to use classic products prepared by us.



Best regards,

Aquaforest

Because my tank is 70lt and everyday I'm dosing 6ml in two times and the dosing pump have a problems to dose this little quantity!


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[Scubabum]

Just started component 1 2 3 and need some help. 60 gallons total water volume. Started at 21ml of each and my dkh dropped .4 dkh. I upped the dose to 36 ml and still dropped .4 dkh Currently sitting at 7.0 dkh and 395 calcium. Should I just keep increasing the dose by 10 or so ml until its stable? Any advice helping me dial my dose in will be greatly apprecitated. Thanks

 

[Aquaforest]

Just started component 1 2 3 and need some help. 60 gallons total water volume. Started at 21ml of each and my dkh dropped .4 dkh. I upped the dose to 36 ml and still dropped .4 dkh Currently sitting at 7.0 dkh and 395 calcium. Should I just keep increasing the dose by 10 or so ml until its stable? Any advice helping me dial my dose in will be greatly apprecitated. Thanks

Dosage macroelements (Ca,KH,Mg) depends of corals consumption.
50ml Component 2+ raises the KH of 1,3 dkh-Alk 0,46 meg/l in 100l/27 US gal

 

[luvreefs23]

So if im dosing equal amounts of each and dkh continues to drop but ca and mg stay consistent then i should make a batch of kh without the micro elements and manually add kh on top of what the doser is adding til system stabilizes?

 

[ivanotas]

Thats what i did. For my kh issue as well. Dosing component 1 2 3 and additional mix of kh buffer.

 

[120reefer]

That is correct and you can do that until you catch up to your Alk consumption. Once you find your balancing point for your Alk, then match the calcium and reef mineral salts at the same ml.

It will balance . [emoji4]


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[ivanotas]

I am wondering since balancing. Can we increase the concentration of kh buffer in component 2 to increase the kh rather than dosing separately additional kh buffer. Will it react with other chemical in c2 n cause issues?

 

[120reefer]

I am wondering since balancing. Can we increase the concentration of kh buffer in component 2 to increase the kh rather than dosing separately additional kh buffer. Will it react with other chemical in c2 n cause issues?

Personally I wouldn't do it and have not done it that way. I'd rather be in control of known values and adjust accordingly.

That's not saying it's not possible but for me I like to play it safe.

I think your best served by balancing your system out first and then matching your Alkalinity consumption. Once you've done that then dose all three components matching that of your alkalinity or component +2.

I talk a little bit about this in a video I recently put together . Here is a link [emoji4].


https://youtu.be/EP47ArjSVmw


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[ivanotas]

Hi 120reefer! Nice video and appreciate your valuable inputs! Thank you

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[120reefer]

Hi 120reefer! Nice video and appreciate your valuable inputs! Thank you [emoji2]

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Your very welcome my friend! Anytime! [emoji4]


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[CIR2000]

Tks [emoji4]


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[120reefer]

Tks [emoji4]


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Your welcome! We are all here to help each other! [emoji4][emoji4]


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