Going to start Dosing Sodium Silicate confused on amount.

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Hello

I am the process to battle out small cell Amphidinum (confirmed under microscope), going to dose silicate to get a diatom bloom to beat out the Dyno. First I am getting in check is my No3 and Po4, I have none detectable on Nyos Nitrate and Hanna Ultra low Phosphate. I purchased from Loudwolf Sodium Silicate - https://www.loudwolf.com/storefront/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1152&search=silicate

I looked at Randy's math I am so confused. Can anyone help me out. My tank is 150 Gallons.


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The exact dose wouldn't be especially important.

I'd add about 1 mL and then watch for a couple of days and add again. You could keep dosing every few days if it seems worthwhile.
 

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