GradientHurdle
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I can not get the iron levels even remotely close to any. I have been dosing heavily for a while and levels are not increasing, still remains at zero. Thoughts......
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Some is plenty. Probably way more than you need.
IMO, you do not need to (and should never be able to) see iron with a kit. That's way too high, IMO, though I know some kit companies (e.g., Red Sea) push high iron, and some folks use soluble iron to precipitate phosphate.
FWIW, I have a DIY I recommend based on inexpensive Fergon tablets from a drug store,
I discuss iron dosing and amounts in the ocean, etc. here:
Chemistry And The Aquarium: Iron In A Reef Tank
Randy discusses iron and its usage in our aquariums.
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GradientHurdle
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Perfect, Thank you.Some is plenty. Probably way more than you need.
IMO, you do not need to (and should never be able to) see iron with a kit. That's way too high, IMO, though I know some kit companies (e.g., Red Sea) push high iron, and some folks use soluble iron to precipitate phosphate.
FWIW, I have a DIY I recommend based on inexpensive Fergon tablets from a drug store,
I discuss iron dosing and amounts in the ocean, etc. here:
Chemistry And The Aquarium: Iron In A Reef Tank
Randy discusses iron and its usage in our aquariums.
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