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Yet another 2-part dosing question

jgraz

jgraz

I know this has been covered over and over, but I've still got some questions.
First my parameters as of this morning.
Calcium-430
Alkalinity-7
Magnesium-1360

So I finally have everything where I want them. Now I have to keep them there. I know that I should test for a number of days to find my daily usage. During that time should I continue dosing to keep them in line, or do I wait to see what the consumption was during the wait? Then just do the math to figure my daily rate. That is really my biggest question here.
 
jgraz

jgraz

Well I think I found the answer to my question.

I was just looking at randy Holmes directions for dosing and he states just pick a starting daily dose based on type of reef and go with that for a few days then adjust up or down till you get to the right place. Sound right? Or is there a better method?
 
jgraz

jgraz

It's a 90 gal plus another 29 running in the sump. I'm figuring around 95 total volume. I'm also SPS heavy, and really packing on the growth. When I was bringing up my Alk 25ml a day wasn't even touching it. I had to increase to 50ml to start to raise slowly. I was thinking of starting my dose at 40ml.
 
Classklown90

Classklown90

Hey jgraz do you mind linking me to the article your referring to? I'm about to start 2-part as well and have no idea where to start.

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jgraz

jgraz

It's set up the same as Randy's. if your ph is normal go with recipe 1, as it will tend to raise it slightly. If your ph sits high, recipe 2. I used 1.
 
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