New the the AF Range.

Tonyf · Dec 27, 2016

Just after a bit of advice.
Have a 300l tank incl sump and looking at starting the AF range.
Only concern I have is that I am constantly testing 0 nitrates on red sea pro, recently bought a new one to double check.
I wouldn't say the tank is heavily stocked, I have a Gramma, Midas Blenny 2 clowns and rabbit, which is a guts!
Also test 0 on phos. Now I'm sure I have some phos as I have some nuisance hair algae.
My Question I guess would I be causing issues starting down the carbon dosing path if I have such low nutrients.
All other param's are stable.
Cal410
Alk 7.7-7.3
Mag 1350
And are staying quite stable with weekly water changes.
Occasionally manually dose these if they are a bit out.

I have a few SPS which are growing and have ployps out, just not colouring up.
I also this week just started dosing the ABEV supps as maybe they just needed a bit of food.

I also run Phos minus and rowa carbon in separate reactors.
Thanks in advance.

Perry · Dec 27, 2016

I think I got you on the other forum

Happy New Year Tony!!! Let me know if you have any other questions

Reefhaven · Dec 27, 2016

Perry said:
I think I got you on the other forum Happy New Year Tony!!! Let me know if you have any other questions

Hey Perry,

I just stared dosing AF ABEV products and wanted to know do I dose every day or every other day? Heard some people everyday and some do any other day. Thanks!

Perry · Dec 27, 2016

Reefhaven said:
Hey Perry,

I just stared dosing AF ABEV products and wanted to know do I dose every day or every other day? Heard some people everyday and some do any other day. Thanks!

This depends on how large your corals are and how much they seem to be taking in without nutrient increase. I personally feel that every other day is most used, most pairing Energy and Build one night, with Vitality and Amino Mix opposite nights. There is no right or wrong, use your observational skills to see the impacts of each, start 1/2 dose and then make adjustments from there