I know about the “ugly” stage of cycling but this is ridiculous.

[reeferfoxx]

No, phosphate.

What product are you dosing?

 

[glb]

What product are you dosing?

Brightwell Neophos. It’s phosphorus. Sigh. So what’s a good phosphorus level? I’ll have to go get a test for that tomorrow.

 

[glb]

I have a phosphate Hanna Checker and I dosed phosphorus. Now what?

 

[reeferfoxx]

Brightwell Neophos. It’s phosphorus. Sigh. So what’s a good phosphorus level? I’ll have to go get a test for that tomorrow.

Lol it's okay! Phosphorus binds to many elements and minerals. It's most likely absorbed into the rock. Not a big deal. Just test again tomorrow and then dose again per instructions. It's not unusual for po4 readings to show up after a couple days of dosing.

 

[glb]

Lol it's okay! Phosphorus binds to many elements and minerals. It's most likely absorbed into the rock. Not a big deal. Just test again tomorrow and then dose again per instructions. It's not unusual for po4 readings to show up after a couple days of dosing.

So what level should I dose to? That’s how the dosing instructions work.

 

[Brew12]

My rocks look like Ewoks.

Ok, that about made me lose my margarita! ;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious

I have a phosphate Hanna Checker and I dosed phosphorus. Now what?

Which one of their checkers do you have?

 

[glb]

Ok, that about made me lose my margarita! ;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious

Which one of their checkers do you have?

The ppm one, not the uln one.

 

[reeferfoxx]

So what level should I dose to? That’s how the dosing instructions work.

0.05 to 0.08 is a good sweet spot for something like this.

 

[glb]

0.05 to 0.08 is a good sweet spot for something like this.

Ok. So I’ll not overdose tomorrow and we’ll see what happens. So you’re talking about the phosphorus? The instructions on the bottle give you a formula based on the levels you want. Do I need a separate phosphorus test? I don’t really understand the difference between the two.

 

[glb]

Ok, that about made me lose my margarita! ;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious

Which one of their checkers do you have?

I’m glad you find my furry rocks amusing.

 

[reeferfoxx]

Ok. So I’ll not overdose tomorrow and we’ll see what happens. So you’re talking about the phosphorus? The instructions on the bottle give you a formula based on the levels you want. Do I need a separate phosphorus test? I don’t really understand the difference between the two.

No. The phosphorus will produce the inorganic form of phosphate. That's the form we test for. I will say the ULN one is better for this purpose but we aren't testing below 0.01 so not big deal. Did you get that 2 fingers of makers mark yet? ;Hilarious I'm teasing

 

[glb]

No. The phosphorus will produce the inorganic form of phosphate. That's the form we test for. I will say the ULN one is better for this purpose but we aren't testing below 0.01 so not big deal. Did you get that 2 fingers of makers mark yet? ;Hilarious I'm teasing

I’m not a bourbon drinker but Maker’s Mark is the best by far! I think I’ll have some wine. You may be teasing but I’m not. I need a drink!

 

[glb]

No. The phosphorus will produce the inorganic form of phosphate. That's the form we test for. I will say the ULN one is better for this purpose but we aren't testing below 0.01 so not big deal. Did you get that 2 fingers of makers mark yet? ;Hilarious I'm teasing

So how will I know I’m dosing correct amounts?

 

[reeferfoxx]

So how will I know I’m dosing correct amounts?

Dose-test, dose-test, ;Oldman dose-yest, ;Blackeye dont-best, ;Dead... you'll know what to dose after you've had it with testing.

 

[Brew12]

Ok. So I’ll not overdose tomorrow and we’ll see what happens. So you’re talking about the phosphorus? The instructions on the bottle give you a formula based on the levels you want. Do I need a separate phosphorus test? I don’t really understand the difference between the two.

You do not need a separate test. The Phosphate LR and Phosphorus ULR tests use the exact same chemicals as a reagent. The only real difference is the range they read in and how that number is presented. Your test kit should be just fine.

 

[Brew12]

I’m not a bourbon drinker but Maker’s Mark is the best by far! I think I’ll have some wine. You may be teasing but I’m not. I need a drink!

My wife is enjoying a glass of Sweet Red Roo as we speak. Cheap and she loves it. Win-win.

 

[glb]

Update. Today the NO3 was 2-3ppm like it was supposed to be. The PO4 is still zero. I dosed both again today. The rocks are starting to look better. The algae is a little less thick. I’ve noticed that where it’s gone, the rock is bright white. So once the numbers are good, should I stop dosing? Or am I going to do this until the algae is all gone? It’s working!

 

[Brew12]

Update. Today the NO3 was 2-3ppm like it was supposed to be. The PO4 is still zero. I dosed both again today. The rocks are starting to look better. The algae is a little less thick. I’ve noticed that where it’s gone, the rock is bright white. So once the numbers are good, should I stop dosing? Or am I going to do this until the algae is all gone? It’s working!

I would keep dosing to keep it above 0.06ppm.

 

[glb]

I would keep dosing to keep it above 0.06ppm.

Should I keep dosing NO3 too?

 

[Brew12]

Should I keep dosing NO3 too?

I would. I would keep it above 5ppm.