recommend 3 part dosing products

[SpyC]

I have hit the point where I need to start dosing alk, ca, and magnesium. Long ago I used BRS products for my dosing, but I don't have the desire to deal with mixing products at this time. I know it costs more for the premixed products, but what does everyone suggest for the premixed options? I was looking at AF, but didn't see any reviews for their products on brs.

 

[blaxsun]

I use and like Nyos, but there's Red Sea, Aquaforest, etc. Anything in powder form where you mix up in bulk is going to save you $$.

 

[Dennis Cartier]

I would suggest BRS (or other) 2 part along with Tropic Marin Part C for a complete 3 part system.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

If I had to pick a pre made solution, I'd elect either ESV B-ionic two part, or Tropic Marin Balling 3 part, but others are also likely very good choices.

My reason for picking those is:

1. I trust them to formulate correctly
2. they put you in control of any desired dosing to minor and trace elements you may need

However, if you want someone else to do that step as well, then pick a different two part brand such as ATI that tries to estimate for you what other trace elements you may need/want.

 

[EricR]

Just a note if you go with ESV B-ionic:
Their 2 part also contains magnesium so you might find that you don't even need the supplemental magnesium 3rd part, but they do sell one also.