I started adding the mixture, but for now I'm adding aqua forest instead of fauna. I'm waiting for Fauna Marin...
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Whats the longest you've let it marinate lol ?Typically I dose per instructions in regards to the bacteria, but this is due to my dense systems. I'd recommend anyone who is starting to start slow. If you feed heavy/have a higher biomass in your system you can do more, but this is on a case by case basis.
Awesome system! Keep me posted on how this works for you!
Yes, this concoction will result in a temporary spike in nutrients, but if done properly and paired with proper nutrient/export/biomass you'll see these values decrease back to baseline in a relatively short time. You can go back a few pages on this thread and read about how my nutrient fluctuations when I first started experimenting. If your nutrients become too high for your liking, you can reduce the proportion of food you add into the concoction as this nutrient influx is due to the food input. By reducing the food amount, you'll allow the bacteria to process more of the food.
Another note, I've found that if you leave the concoction out for 1+ days, you'll notice a film form on the surface, the sediment will also become stiffer. This is due to the bacterial biofilms. Be sure to give the concoction a shake to get all the bacteria suspended in the water column again. This method is a pretty nifty way to curate a live feed for your corals, and at the same time will help the nutrient processing in your system!
Did you mean instead of changing the water?I have been following your method for 2 months, the results are impressive. All sps significantly improved PE and color. I modified the recipe a bit by adding fresh phytoplankton, which completely eliminates the nutrient spike. I use it 3 times per week, instead of using RO, I use 10ml phyto/100L to create a solution.
Add to this concoctionDid you mean instead of changing the water?
I’ve had handful of people reaching out to me in regards to my concoction.
This is what I landed on
Again, I’d like to reiterate that people should not rush out and buy these products because I said so. You should assess your own systems needs and inhabitants before spending money on all these products. However, you your goals align with mine then this concoction may help you on your journey!
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Heck yea! I’m glad to see that my method is working well for you! I’ve had a handful of folks report the same back to me, seems that the logic behind the method is relatively safe and sound. I’ve also been dosing phyto on the side.I have been following your method for 2 months, the results are impressive. All sps significantly improved PE and color. I modified the recipe a bit by adding fresh phytoplankton, which completely eliminates the nutrient spike. I use it 3 times per week, instead of using RO, I use 10ml phyto/100L to create a solution.
I think 3 days, but at that point the smell was very very strong. I’m sure some have noticed the significant changes that occur within the concoction the longer you let it sit. Upon mixing the smell is relatively faint, after a few hours the smell becomes stronger, you can see films forming and changes to the sediment.Whats the longest you've let it marinate lol ?
I get my phyto from @Eldredgewhat phyto additives do you add?
CRT Delight
CRT Hang Over
TGC Rainbow Ascension
How long would you disable a protein skimmer or UV sterilizer after dosing? Thanks for sharing!Follow the guidelines on the products, if this is your first foray into this type of dosing then you should start at half dose. Mix your ingredients and dilute with fresh saltwater, then let rest for 8 hours. After 8 hours you can use. Refrigerate what’s not used and finish within 3 days.
Monitor your system as you administer the concoction and make changes as necessary. This method is best applied in dense systems but you can tweak the ratios to fit your needs.
I can’t say how it’ll affect your system as all tanks are different and depending on the biomass within your system the dynamics will be different.
I dont use UV and I don’t stop my skimmerHow long would you disable a protein skimmer or UV sterilizer after dosing? Thanks for sharing!
Cool thanks! Also is the concoction a potential substitute for feeding meat corals or other heavily feeding corals? Or do you still broadcast/spot feed them mysis or something?I dont use UV and I don’t stop my skimmer
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