Anyone using Aquaforest 3 in 1 for dosing?

[flashsmith]

Looking for experience with this dosing method. I’m in the process of setting up a new system and I’m looking to automate as much as I can with this one. I like the simplicity of how it’s supposed to work. I would rather just use one bottle vs a 4 part like the RS system that claims you can dose with just one test. Also it looks like it will be far more economical than the RS program.

 

[RoanokeReef]

Looking for experience with this dosing method. I’m in the process of setting up a new system and I’m looking to automate as much as I can with this one. I like the simplicity of how it’s supposed to work. I would rather just use one bottle vs a 4 part like the RS system that claims you can dose with just one test. Also it looks like it will be far more economical than the RS program.

The AF 3in1 works the same as All for Reef which will yield you more results. I would look into using that instead since its more available in many different sizes. My local Petco even carries it.

 

[flashsmith]

I’ve used AFR in the past and I could never get it to fully dissolve or it would crystallize. Maybe it was me I don’t know. It’s certainly good though.

 

[RoanokeReef]

I’ve used AFR in the past and I could never get it to fully dissolve or it would crystallize. Maybe it was me I don’t know. It’s certainly good though.

Had the same issues so what I did was warm the water slightly and use a cheap Magnetic Stirrer from amazon and let it spin overnight. I would assume AF would have the same issues but don't have experience.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I use just Tropic Marin AFR and it works fine. No issues dissolving. :)

 

[RoanokeReef]

I use just Tropic Marin AFR and it works fine. No issues dissolving. :)

The water amounts changed at one point which I found to be the issue. 160 grams to 1 Liter of water I had no issues dissolving but the updated 160 grams to 900ml if I don't use warm water it takes ages to dissolve.