I need help stabilizing my parameters

[jordimex]

I will be getting the Neptune system dose in the next couple days how much should i start dosing will be ordering Hanna Checker for alk and ca today as well

 

[jordimex]

which one should i get?

 

[Ashish Patel]

I will be getting the Neptune system dose in the next couple days how much should i start dosing will be ordering Hanna Checker for alk and ca today as well

The DKH one!.. Once you get the Hanna checker test your water and lets say tonight you get a reading of 8.5DKH. Since your tank consumption is low you might be better of testing in 2 days. lets say after 2 days your ALk is at 8.3DKH. I use BRS 2 part so I got on their website and put in the tank water volume and current DKH of 8.3 and what I want it at 8.5 and it will calculate that you need say 10ML to bring it back to 8.5DKH. So you know your tank needs about 5ML of Alk and CA per day.

 

[Ashish Patel]

its really trial and error but I think a good starting point is 3ML per day of each CA and ALK. After a day or so you'll know if under or over consumption and can adjust accordingly.

 

[jordimex]

so same thing with the red sea product?
i think im going to resale it and buy the brs two part seems easier to use

 

[Ashish Patel]

BRS is just cheap and easy... Its a DIY so your just paying for the powder and mixing w RO/DI water.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-calculator/

 

[jordimex]

Would you recommend me buying it or just stick with the red sea till i finish it?

 

[Ashish Patel]

Would you recommend me buying it or just stick with the red sea till i finish it?

if you made your mind your gonna switch better of doing it sooner than later!

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

i want to stick with the red sea products but its not a two part since there is part a, b, and c should i dose them all?

• Foundation A – CALCIUM+
• Foundation B – KH/ALKALINITY
• Foundation C – MAGNESIUM

which ones should i dose and around how many ml?

Yes, dose them all based on the demand for alkalinity only.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

which one should i get?

Makes no difference. Just like measuring in feet vs meters.