Going to aquaforest products

[hpimichael02]

Hey guys

So I'm jumping from IO salt and brightwell products to an all in one company.

Starting with:
Aquaforest reef salt
Aquaforest 1+,2+,3+ (balling meathod)
Aquaforest pro bio s
Aquaforest AF Build
Aquaforest AF energy

I'm really tired of doseing a ton on different things, so I'm interested in the balling meathod.

I'm gonna order this from amazon so it'll be here in a few days.

What else do yall think I should add to the order?

 

[Alfrareef]

Using my experience you'll need Red Sea NOPOX about 4-6 weeks after.

 

[hpimichael02]

Why is that @Alfrareef

 

[Anirban]

First read this....
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/tanks-based-on-aquaforest-products.231650/page-59#post-3578336

Second, you dont need anything than reef salt, bio S and NP pro. Start doing 10% weekly water change with reef salt for next 4-6 week. Add bio S and NP Pro for two weeks. Then after two weeks replace bio S with Pro bio S and keep dosing with NP Pro. Keep a check on the nutrient level. Once you hit low nutrient level then you can use ABEV as they help maintain low nutrient tanks. If you see that your parameters are coming down then you can start dosing components 123 otherwise don't.

 

[hpimichael02]

Thanks for the great read I'll have to post before and after pics in that thread. I am not happy with instant ocean or brightwell...

 

[Alfrareef]

Why is that @Alfrareef

I also started with a already established tank.

My adventure with AF ended with very high NO3 and high PO4. Lost tens sps.

I strongly suggest you go slow and keep your eyes on corals and those parameters... and read a lot before ordering.

Also if you complaint about hand dosing prepare yourself for several drops a day...