Prodibio
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Canarygirl
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Melev, what is this?
reefkoi
Premium Member
well the dosage is 10x's the normal size. so for the avg amps dose of 400l per amp these big guys will give you up to 4000l which is like 1000 gallons!
So these are actually almost too big for me, but I may use them (if the price is right) and dose every 20 days instead of 14 maybe.
hahnmeister
In Memoriam
so does ethanol...
Hi guys
Thinking of starting to dose biodigest, bioptim and reefbooster
Couple of questions
(1) Any problems running a filter sock? I run a 100 micron sock and I am wondering if the bacteria will be filtered out by this or just go right through? Wikepedia says:
Bacterial cells are about 10 times smaller than eukaryotic cells and are typically 0.5â€"œ5.0 micrometres in length.
I am guessing they will go right through
(2) Also - do people recommend using a bigger dose of the biodigest for the first dose? I think I saw somewhere that the dose for the first time people use the product is 1 ampule per 60 liters?
(3) Do people also feed the tank while using prodibio in addition to the reefbooster? What do you recommend - pappone, Rod's food?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts
Will
Thinking of starting to dose biodigest, bioptim and reefbooster
Couple of questions
(1) Any problems running a filter sock? I run a 100 micron sock and I am wondering if the bacteria will be filtered out by this or just go right through? Wikepedia says:
Bacterial cells are about 10 times smaller than eukaryotic cells and are typically 0.5â€"œ5.0 micrometres in length.
I am guessing they will go right through
(2) Also - do people recommend using a bigger dose of the biodigest for the first dose? I think I saw somewhere that the dose for the first time people use the product is 1 ampule per 60 liters?
(3) Do people also feed the tank while using prodibio in addition to the reefbooster? What do you recommend - pappone, Rod's food?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts
Will
PSam
Active member
There should be no issues with a filter sock or carbon if you run that. Do not start with a bigger dose of biodigest. The key is consistency, start with recommended or less, and continue with recommended, adjusting a touch as you see fit for your tank. Click my red hosue if interested in my tank / prodibio use on it. I'm happy with results so far.
I would not start dosing Reefbooster until the digest / optim bacs have had some time to establish themselves. I do feed as well (Rod's, cyclopeeze, DT's eggs, and others). I tend to feed heavily as well, and I do not dose the full amount of reefbooster, as it can give me small blooms if I do too much.
I would not start dosing Reefbooster until the digest / optim bacs have had some time to establish themselves. I do feed as well (Rod's, cyclopeeze, DT's eggs, and others). I tend to feed heavily as well, and I do not dose the full amount of reefbooster, as it can give me small blooms if I do too much.
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glassbox-design
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in theory, no you should not. but some do...
Carbon dosing is best done on a tank with low N03 - P04.
Anything above 0.10 Phosphate and you will need to use a GFO. Run the GFO until your P04 levels are about 0.04.
If your N03 is above 20ppm then start doing some water changes.
Do 25% water changes every 3 days until your nitrates are at or below 20 ppm.
Once these values are achieved you can dose prodibio or whatever carbon source you want.
And you will want to STOP using GFO once you start the prodibio.
Prodibio works because it supplies bacteria with carbon. They use carbon along with nitrates and phosphates. If any of these three are limited, the bacteria die off, and the nitrates and phosphates start to rise.
Anything above 0.10 Phosphate and you will need to use a GFO. Run the GFO until your P04 levels are about 0.04.
If your N03 is above 20ppm then start doing some water changes.
Do 25% water changes every 3 days until your nitrates are at or below 20 ppm.
Once these values are achieved you can dose prodibio or whatever carbon source you want.
And you will want to STOP using GFO once you start the prodibio.
Prodibio works because it supplies bacteria with carbon. They use carbon along with nitrates and phosphates. If any of these three are limited, the bacteria die off, and the nitrates and phosphates start to rise.
Primetime33
SCMAS Logistics and IT
Hello all!!
I just did my first dosing of Bioptim and BioDigest this past Saturday on my 150gal predominant SPS tank.
I am seeing/hearing mixed reviews on continuing to use Phosar HC. What is the correct answer? Discontinue or continue usage?
Thank you,
Brock
I just did my first dosing of Bioptim and BioDigest this past Saturday on my 150gal predominant SPS tank.
I am seeing/hearing mixed reviews on continuing to use Phosar HC. What is the correct answer? Discontinue or continue usage?
Thank you,
Brock
