How much should I dose each day of the 2 part?
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DrBDC
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410 is just fine and actually above nsw but if you want to raise it go to:
http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chem_calc3.html
Plug your numbers in and add that much of the ca part. Remember after that always dose in equal amounts unless you are trying to correct single imbalances. To determine the daily amount that is needed, just take daily(or whatever time frame you choose) measurements of the dKh and correct with equal amounts of both. i.e. if you measured and found you lost 2 dKh over 3 days, then add the correction amounts every 3 days or better yet divide by 3 and add that much daily.
http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chem_calc3.html
Plug your numbers in and add that much of the ca part. Remember after that always dose in equal amounts unless you are trying to correct single imbalances. To determine the daily amount that is needed, just take daily(or whatever time frame you choose) measurements of the dKh and correct with equal amounts of both. i.e. if you measured and found you lost 2 dKh over 3 days, then add the correction amounts every 3 days or better yet divide by 3 and add that much daily.
steve the plumb
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you might find a dosing unit handy
BeanAnimal
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Use the calculator as a guide. Test frequently for the first week or two and you will figure out how much you need to add each day. Once you get it dieled in you can test less frequently and will get an idea of how fast your tank is growing when you do test. You will find over time you will need to slightly increase your dosage.
I have about 130 gallons total with a 75 display. I started at 25Ml a day of each part and over the last 4 months have had to bring it up to about 60ml a day due to good coral growth.
Bean
I have about 130 gallons total with a 75 display. I started at 25Ml a day of each part and over the last 4 months have had to bring it up to about 60ml a day due to good coral growth.
Bean
steve the plumb
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use what the reef calculator says to use then test.Randys formula is made to be slightly milder than what you would buy from a store.Its also safer.Dose then test then dose the next day and test.Dosing depends on your tanks needs.Some tanks require more than others.More corals more amounts of elements.It will take you some time of fiddiling around before you get the right amount.Your calcium level at 410 is fine.You are no where at being low.Dose the tank then test 5 min later.Do you have alot of corals(acros) that require lots of calcium.
Here are my dosing instructions from the new article if you have not seen them:
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php#15
for a tank like this, I'd start at 0.3 to 0.5 mL of each part per gallon per day (using Recipe 1). Then go up or down based on alkalinity changes.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php#15
for a tank like this, I'd start at 0.3 to 0.5 mL of each part per gallon per day (using Recipe 1). Then go up or down based on alkalinity changes.
Recipe 2? Use twice as much. 
So for a 100 gallon tank, use 60-100 mL of each per day initially.
So for a 100 gallon tank, use 60-100 mL of each per day initially.
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Good luck.
Good luck.
