Should I dose my FOWLR?

[Kvbrantley]

Hi guys!
So i just recently set up a FOWLR tank, I’m only familiar with reef tanks.... so my question is should I be dosing this tank? I’m just concerned about the alkalinity dropping. Will my water changes every two weeks do the job? Of course I’ll be monitoring it, but I wanted to get opinions as well so I’m not blind sided by anything.

Thanks!

 

[Topekoms]

Well if you only have fish in it and no coral I wouldn't waste my money dosing as the only thing that could use it up is coraline algae. Water changes is all you need

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I’d monitor alk and see, but I’d dose calcium and alk if needed to maintain them since you likely want to encourage coralline.

 

[Kvbrantley]

Thanks guys!

 

[IslandLifeReef]

On a FOWLR tank, you should be be able to maintain those with kalkwasser.

 

[NeonRabbit221B]

+1 for kalk in this case. A tiny bit in top off water should be good.

 

[Feet4Fish]

Agreed with calcium and alk. Want to keep all up to help optimize your bio filter. Kale can do the trick nicely!

 

[nereefpat]

Kale can do the trick nicely!

It is a super food, but I'm not sure its powers extend to alkalinity or calcium in fish tanks

Another option is to just bolus dose with a solution of baking soda.

 

[jim9]

Depending on the size of the tank, you might get away with Reef Crystal salt if you don't want to take the kalk option.