Hello fellow R2Rers
I wanted to get opinions on dosing Phyto for increasing nutrients and biodiversity.
A little background. My tank is 9 months old and I've been having issues with SPS polyp extension (as in none). See this thread...
Basic feedback was that my tank just needs more nutrients, more biodiversity, and given more time to mature.
I was fighting ULN and with heavier feedings I've gotten NO3 > 3ppm and PO4 > 0.03ppm for the last couple of weeks.
After reading several successful threads on Phyto dosing, I decided to take a shot and see how it could benefit my tank.
I have 105gal total volume.
Nutrient input consists of feeding dry foods 3x a day (a pinch), frozen foods 1-2 times a day (2 cubes), and Masstick 3 x a day (1/2 a cube).
I dose Reef Energy AB+ (16ml) daily
I dose Reef Actif carbon every 3 days.
For heavy out, I have a roller mat and an intermittent oversized skimmer (6-18hrs a day depending on pH).
I'm going to start with 20ml of phyto dosed every other day and see how that impacts the tank.
I'm curious to hear about dosing recommendations and what benefits if any I should expect. Is 20ml a good starting dose? How does one decide to increase or decrease dosage?
Does phyto:
1. Help with maintaining nutrients?
2. Increase microfauna and zooplankton?
3. Help SPS thrive?
I wanted to get opinions on dosing Phyto for increasing nutrients and biodiversity.
A little background. My tank is 9 months old and I've been having issues with SPS polyp extension (as in none). See this thread...
Help with no SPS polyp Extension
Instead of focusing on all my SPS, Im starting a new thread to focus on my Bubble Gum Digi polyp extension which shows the same PE issues as all my SPS. Please look here for all my tank parameters and initial discussion: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/help-with-sps-in-my-tank.844171/ Here...
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Basic feedback was that my tank just needs more nutrients, more biodiversity, and given more time to mature.
I was fighting ULN and with heavier feedings I've gotten NO3 > 3ppm and PO4 > 0.03ppm for the last couple of weeks.
After reading several successful threads on Phyto dosing, I decided to take a shot and see how it could benefit my tank.
I have 105gal total volume.
Nutrient input consists of feeding dry foods 3x a day (a pinch), frozen foods 1-2 times a day (2 cubes), and Masstick 3 x a day (1/2 a cube).
I dose Reef Energy AB+ (16ml) daily
I dose Reef Actif carbon every 3 days.
For heavy out, I have a roller mat and an intermittent oversized skimmer (6-18hrs a day depending on pH).
I'm going to start with 20ml of phyto dosed every other day and see how that impacts the tank.
I'm curious to hear about dosing recommendations and what benefits if any I should expect. Is 20ml a good starting dose? How does one decide to increase or decrease dosage?
Does phyto:
1. Help with maintaining nutrients?
2. Increase microfauna and zooplankton?
3. Help SPS thrive?