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Need Dosing?

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Topic: Need Dosing?

Posted By: tfmreefs
Subject: Need Dosing?
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 4:22pm

So I know how smaller tanks chemistry can go up or down very easily bt should I be dosing my tank? I have read about it but cant find anything on smaller tanks. I have a couple corals, but should I dose? Honostly I am really not smart when It comes to dosing, but If someone could lead me right....

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"The early bird might get the worm, but only the second mouse gets the cheese."

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Posted By: jmw
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 6:48pm

Always keep

ALK 9-12dkh

CAL 350-500ppm

I use Bulk Reef Supply 2 part solution.

when you can stablize those two, half the battle is over then...

MAG 9-12ppm

Posted By: Molli
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 7:25pm

I have a Biocube 29 and haven't dosed at all. I do weekly water changes, have lots of softies and a few LPS in there. I use quality salt.

Posted By: chuckfu
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 7:49pm

U need to test to see if u need to dose. Thats the only way to know.

Posted By: wickedsnowman
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 7:51pm

Jmw is correct . It really just depends if you can keep up with cal alk and mag through water changes alone. Unless there is a ton of sps in there weekly water changes with quality salt should be suffice in a small tank. Every tank is.different and if you can keep those stable your golden :)

Posted By: tfmreefs
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 8:07pm

All right cool, that makes total sense. Thanks a bunch all of you, and sorry about the dumb question.

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"The early bird might get the worm, but only the second mouse gets the cheese."