Single solution for manganese and iron

[DarkTonio]

Dear @Randy Holmes-Farley,
I need to raise my levels (undetectable) of Iron and Manganese to maintain my chaeto and, of course, also corals.

I was thinking about:

• Manganese gluconate
• Chelated iron

Can I make a single solution with both together ? Is there a risk of precipitation ? My idea would be to add this solution in a bottle in order to use only one dosing pump…
Many thanks!

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

That is likely fine. What iron? I recommend not too strong of a chelating agent.

 

[Devisissy]

Dear @Randy Holmes-Farley,
I need to raise my levels (undetectable) of Iron and Manganese to maintain my chaeto and, of course, also corals.

I was thinking about:

• Manganese gluconate
• Chelated iron

Can I make a single solution with both together ? Is there a risk of precipitation ? My idea would be to add this solution in a bottle in order to use only one dosing pump…
Many thanks!

I use nilcog's in a dosing bottle for my planted tank. I think there is a calculator on the site too. I forget. Worth a look.