After talking to several knowledgeable people, this seems to be the best dosing regimen for the typical system:
6 week Initial Nutrient Reduction Phase:
Week 1:
Wednesday
BioDigest 1amp per 50 gallons (This higher overdose is for the very first day only, some people even do 1amp per 15 gallons)
Saturday
Bioptim 1amp per 50 to 100gallons
Week 2:
Wednesday
BioDigest 1amp (treats up to 250 gallons)
Saturday
Bioptim 1amp per 50 to 100 gallons
Week 3:
Wednesday
BioDigest 1amp (treats up to 250 gallons)
Saturday
Bioptim 1amp per 50 to 100 gallons
Week 4...,5...,6....
...continue this process for apprx 6 weeks until nutrient levels drop. Notice you are dosing the ampoules once per week, just on different days during the same week. Do NOT use Reefbooster during this initial 6 week nutrient reduction phase.
After week 6 Pintail Nutrient Reduction Phase, your 'real' more long-term dosing regimen begins.
Nutrient Reduction Long-Term maintenance Phase
Week 1: BioDigest (1 amp treats up to 250g)
ReefBooster
Week 2: BioOptim (1amp treats apprx 50-100gallons)
Week 3: BioDigest (1 amp treats up to 250g)
ReefBooster
Week 4: BioOptim (1amp treats apprx 50-100gallons)
....so on and so forth.
The ReefBooster is simply 'nutrients' and "food" for the tank. If you are noticing your corals lightening up too much try using the ReefBooster once a week, instead of once every other week. On the same note, if you have hair algae, brown corals, diatoms, etc. there is absolutely no reason for you to be using ReefBooster in the tank. Wait until the nutrient levels are low enough before using the Reef Booster.
It's important to note that you need a solid skimmer for this system to work efficiently and effectively. If you have a cheesy hang-on the back skimmer, chances are that this type of system won't work out well.
Remember, this is a long-term regimem. Don't except result in a couple weeks, it'll take a good 2-3 months before you start noticing dramatic results. Since this is a long-term regimine, it's most economical to purchase the 30 vial containers of the BioDigest, Bioptim and Reefbooster.
6 week Initial Nutrient Reduction Phase:
Week 1:
Wednesday
BioDigest 1amp per 50 gallons (This higher overdose is for the very first day only, some people even do 1amp per 15 gallons)
Saturday
Bioptim 1amp per 50 to 100gallons
Week 2:
Wednesday
BioDigest 1amp (treats up to 250 gallons)
Saturday
Bioptim 1amp per 50 to 100 gallons
Week 3:
Wednesday
BioDigest 1amp (treats up to 250 gallons)
Saturday
Bioptim 1amp per 50 to 100 gallons
Week 4...,5...,6....
...continue this process for apprx 6 weeks until nutrient levels drop. Notice you are dosing the ampoules once per week, just on different days during the same week. Do NOT use Reefbooster during this initial 6 week nutrient reduction phase.
After week 6 Pintail Nutrient Reduction Phase, your 'real' more long-term dosing regimen begins.
Nutrient Reduction Long-Term maintenance Phase
Week 1: BioDigest (1 amp treats up to 250g)
ReefBooster
Week 2: BioOptim (1amp treats apprx 50-100gallons)
Week 3: BioDigest (1 amp treats up to 250g)
ReefBooster
Week 4: BioOptim (1amp treats apprx 50-100gallons)
....so on and so forth.
The ReefBooster is simply 'nutrients' and "food" for the tank. If you are noticing your corals lightening up too much try using the ReefBooster once a week, instead of once every other week. On the same note, if you have hair algae, brown corals, diatoms, etc. there is absolutely no reason for you to be using ReefBooster in the tank. Wait until the nutrient levels are low enough before using the Reef Booster.
It's important to note that you need a solid skimmer for this system to work efficiently and effectively. If you have a cheesy hang-on the back skimmer, chances are that this type of system won't work out well.
Remember, this is a long-term regimem. Don't except result in a couple weeks, it'll take a good 2-3 months before you start noticing dramatic results. Since this is a long-term regimine, it's most economical to purchase the 30 vial containers of the BioDigest, Bioptim and Reefbooster.
