Aquaforest products- Component 1+2+3+
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serenity
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Thus far yes. Mostly a soft tank, with a couple Monties and a couple SPS, but more towards Zoas.
Waiting for the 10' tank build, so I started a 27 to play with until Jan.
Do you suggest a product you carry that I could dose in conjunction with 1,2,3?
120reefer
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If your currently meeting your demands then you won't need components 1,2,3 yet. I'd suggest during this time to get the dry components magnesium, calcium, and kh buffer to use as necessary until your demand rises to the level to warrant components 1,2,3
Components A,B,C,K Strong are incorporated in the components 1,2,3.
So once you start using the components 1,2,3 there is no need to dose components A,B,C,K separately.
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Components A,B,C,K Strong are incorporated in the components 1,2,3.
So once you start using the components 1,2,3 there is no need to dose components A,B,C,K separately.
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serenity
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Fantastic! Thank you very much for your honest help with this. I will go ahead and order this now, and start doing less WC to keep up with the CA, Mg, and Kh.
Looking forward to using 1,2,3 sooner than later! I will just need to fill up the tank with more corals
120reefer
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Fantastic! Thank you very much for your honest help with this. I will go ahead and order this now, and start doing less WC to keep up with the CA, Mg, and Kh.
Looking forward to using 1,2,3 sooner than later! I will just need to fill up the tank with more corals
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Spikewire
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I am a week into dosing 1+2+3+ and will definitely post what I see over the next few months. Here's my real question In addition I have purchased AF AMINO, Vitality, Build, and Energy. I know these are dosed in pairs every other day. Do you need to wait some time in between? ie Amino and then wait to dose Vitality? Or can the pair be added every other day dosed together? Any thoughts? Aquaforest? Thanks 
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elFloyd
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I use a calcium reactor and add Kalk to the ATO. My intent was to dose Components A, B and C. I am considering taking the two reactors off line and dosing Components 1+2+3. My water volume is 180 gallons so I'll use the DIY mix. I have already purchased Component A, B and C (2 liter each) so need to use this instead of Strong A, B, C. How would the DIY formula look?
Spikewire
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I don't make my own but there is a great video for this on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/EP47ArjSVmw
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Spikewire
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elFloyd
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1) I get tired of status quo and sometimes need to try something else.
2) A bit more control over how much calcium is needed.
3) See number 1.
elFloyd
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Video uses Component Strong A,B,C. Looking for formula using Component A,B,C (not Strong).
But thanks, good video.
120reefer
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Components strong A,B,C,K is a lot stronger solution than Components A,B,C. This means you'll need to dose a lot more of it to achieve the same results.
My personal recommendation is to go and buy the components strong so you mix everything to the right strength. Besides you will still need to purchase the K (potassium ) portion to mix all the solutions correctly.
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Spikewire
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Yes I did think the strong was used for mixing it yourself. Once you find the right mix it should be just like regular 1 2 3. It just you're able to make large batches using less. I have no idea of the cost savings g though...
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elFloyd
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That's what I'll eventually do (Strong). Right now I have unopened 2 liter bottles of Component A, B, C that I need to use. At 34 ml per week that's enough to last a year (180g tank).
120reefer
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Like i said it's possible to use it at an increased rate. Your still going to need the K strong for the component +3 . [emoji41]
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elFloyd
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As You Can see in our Guide
There is few ways to dose Macro and Micro:
1 - Ca Plus, KH Plus, MG Plus (macro) + Component A, Component B, Component C(micro)
2 - Calcium, Magnesium, KH Buffer, Reef Mineral Salt ( Macro) + Components Strong (micro)
3- Calcium, Magnesium, KH Buffer, Reef Mineral Salt ( Macro) + Kalium, Iodum, Fluorine, Iron, Strontium, Micro E (micro)
4 - Component 1+2+3+
Every ways working the same - but Aquarist should find comfortable products for self
Regards,
Aquaforest
Am I correct to understand that Option 1 = 4, Option 2 = 4, and Option 3 = 4? If yes, then does anyone have a recipe for Option 1?
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