1+2+3+ Dose Amounts

[Fence13]

So I have a 75g that just started (today) to dose Aquaforest's Component 1+, 2+, and 3+. According to the box it says about 50ml a day per 27 gal. SO that's about 150ml with some quick and dirty math. Doesn't that seem like a lot? I was dosing about 16ml of ESV 2 part each day. I understand it's a bit more diluted but that still seems like a lot. Tank is mainly growing sps frags and lps.

How does everyone have their doser set up? I currently have mine programmed for 37ml a dose every 6 hours for each component, with each component being 1 hour apart.

i.e.:
1+ goes for 37ml at 12pm, 6pm, midnight, and 6am;
2+ goes for 37ml at 1pm, 7pm, 1am, and 7am;
3+ goes for 37ml at 3am, 9am, 3pm, and 9pm

 

[uclaray]

you need to test your alk daily to see alk comsuption. there is a good post by govols, " how to balance your daily dose of componenents 1+2+3+" it's in the aquaforest forum, like page 5

 

[SewerynAquaforest]

 

[Anirban]

You need to check your Alk consumption per day. Then slowly add components 123 and add them in equal amount. You need to find the amount of component 2 which keeps your Alk stable and dose the other two components in same amount. I would suggest to bring your all 3 major parameters at desired level and start doing the dosing calculation. But always dose equal amount of all 3 components.

 

[Fence13]

Yes that's the challenge. Probably going to take a while to get dialed in. All my parameters are where I want them, but I'm sure that'll change some since I'm switching products

 

[Pete1968]

All components need to be inline first, I just started dosing with aquaforest also i have a 80 deep blue tank with a trigger 34 sump , they wanted me to dose 150 to 200 ml of ea supplement, so I stated low at 15 ml ea and its been close to perfect with that low amount, i only need to bring up the magnesium alittle, so dose like they recommend, get levels inline first , then start out low and test everyday until you hit your goal

 

[Fence13]

All components need to be inline first, I just started dosing with aquaforest also i have a 80 deep blue tank with a trigger 34 sump , they wanted me to dose 150 to 200 ml of ea supplement, so I stated low at 15 ml ea and its been close to perfect with that low amount, i only need to bring up the magnesium alittle, so dose like they recommend, get levels inline first , then start out low and test everyday until you hit your goal

That's what people keep saying. Lol. All my parameters were in line before I started. But the AF dosage to start with is so high that I questioned it. It is literally 450ml of the stuff going in my tank every day from the 3 bottles. (150 each).

I'm surprised you were able to use just 15ml. Do you have a lot of SPS?

 

[Anirban]

The dosing depends on the amount of consumption. So, a new tank with fewer corals will consume much less compared to the same size tank full of SPS. Getting a good idea about your daily consumption level is the best way to start.

 

[Pete1968]

That's what people keep saying. Lol. All my parameters were in line before I started. But the AF dosage to start with is so high that I questioned it. It is literally 450ml of the stuff going in my tank every day from the 3 bottles. (150 each).

I'm surprised you were able to use just 15ml. Do you have a lot of SPS?

I only have a few sps mostly mixed reef,no doubt sps wouls suck up a massive amount

 

[Fence13]

My all went up from 7.7 to 8, so I dropped it from 150ml to 120ml

 

[Fence13]

Alk went up again so dropped down to 100ml a day.

 

[Pete1968]

I am suspecting you will keep having to drop it , i will check mine again tomorrow, to see where i am at , it will be a week tomorrow of dosing aquaforest,

 

[Fence13]

Alk tested between 8.3 and 8.6 so I'm going to hold steady and see what happens tomorrow.

 

[Pete1968]

I had to bump all mine upto 20 ml, i will keep checking every couple days and adjust accordingly ! Goodluck

 

[Pete1968]

Alk tested between 8.3 and 8.6 so I'm going to hold steady and see what happens tomorrow.

Glad to hear you dialed it in

 

[Slicktop]

I have never been able to dose equal amounts using AF. My tank is loaded and uses more calcium than any other component. I just test all three and adjust to my desired levels. I keep a close eye on Alk to keep it consistent

 

[Pete1968]

I am guessing we all will have todo the same, no tank uses same amounts of elements, i guess its there way of making you buy the extra elements, but that defeats the purpose of dosing to me, to much work

 

[jsker]

When I started doing 1+2+3+ for 80gl of water volume I started out with about 120ml daily. Now I am at 40 ml total daily and tweak it from time to time, I usually I run all three the same but again from time to time I might run one higher then the other depending on the consumption.
The key is tune in your alk first then the rest will fall in line. It took me about a month to finally get my numbers in line and again it does not have to be exact by very close. My system has alway consumed more Mg so I also dose a small amount of Mg Plus. I also found that when I switched from dosing 4 times daily to 8 the my numbers were more consistent and easier to adjust.

depending on salt batches you will also have to make adjustment FYI there are varenses in every brand from batch to batch

 

[jsker]

Note: I mix my own 1+2+3+ and the self mix is more concentrated than the premix. The self mix is also less over time than the premix

 

[Fence13]

So everything was the same again today. Hooray me! Dialed in, it is. I'll do a full test panel tomorrow just to make sure