Reef2Reef TV Episoide 12 : Amino Acids!

TD13 · Feb 8, 2016

authentic said:
I've been dosing pohls extra from korallen zucht for months and see great color and PE

I'm using Pohl's Extra as well, does anyone have any experience with it? I have only been using it for about 1-2 weeks.

Afishionado · Feb 9, 2016

Thank you @drstratton ! Yes, the amino acid is out for purchase now!

A+Aquatics · Feb 10, 2016

Definitely thought provoking!

Second Shot · Feb 10, 2016

Is there any benefit to using amino acids if a tank is not heavily stocked with coral?

Afishionado · Feb 10, 2016

i think this is just for corals but maybe @marke can correct me if I'm wrong.

Second Shot · Feb 10, 2016

Yeah, I'm trying to compare tanks that are heavily stocked with coral vs one that has fewer colonies (less competition for the nutrients already in the tank) if that makes sense?

Afishionado · Feb 10, 2016

it does. I think you dose less with less stocked tank vs heavily stocked tank.

philfree · Feb 10, 2016

Just did my first dose of Acropower today. 1 ml in a 29g, towards the ramping down of the lights, about 3 hours from lights out.
Turned the Skimmer off, will turn it back before bed when the lights go out around 11pm. Think i going to dose 1.25 ml every other day to start, and adjust accordingly.
Both No3 and Po4 tested "undetectable" right before dosing.

Jimbo · Feb 18, 2016

Anybody using ME Coral Polyp Extender ?

drstratton · Feb 18, 2016

Jimbo said:
Anybody using ME Coral Polyp Extender ?

I just started, I've only done 2 doses! So hard to tell if it's making a difference yet or not! I'm hopeful though!!!

Jimbo · Feb 18, 2016

drstratton said:
I just started, I've only done 2 doses! So hard to tell if it's making a difference yet or not! I'm hopeful though!!!

Is there vinegar added to the AA? What dosage did you start with?

drstratton · Feb 18, 2016

Jimbo said:
Is there vinegar added to the AA? What dosage did you start with?

Here are the ingredients exactly how they are listed on the label! USP Aspartic, Glutumic, Acidic, Acids. The instructions say 6ml (one capful) per 100g every other day. I run about 105g total so I'm just using one capful!