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@laverda ok, thanks. Misunderstood (still learning with regards to dosing and the various methods). I was coming at it from the EZ DRS side that is dosing 4 things (carbon, buffer, calcium, and trace) and assumed it was similar to the two, three, DIY, BRS, and ESV Bionic stuff. It gets a bit confusing and while my ultimate goal is to manage fewer water changes but maintain a healthy mixed reef a map with a YOU ARE HERE or start here is something I'm still looking for to learn. I've been doing the same thing more or less since I started in 2000 and know the one thing I'm hurting at is replacing things that get used day by day in the reef by not doing consistent water changes or dosing. SO while I considering success in not losing fish or corals and things look good - I know things are missing based on what I'm reading in the chemistry forum(s).
I'm just trying to keep things simple so family members can help while I'm out and I really don't like performing water changes (lazy). So thanks for clarifying.
I get you with the simple part. I have a bunch of kids (6) oldest is 11. So this method appealed to me. You don't need to worry so much about *other elements*.
Automatic Dosing:
Alk
CA
MG
Carbon
As Needed:
No3 (I have to dose this now, about 4.5 ML a week (from Glenn's product)
Po4 (I don't have to dose this yet, see below)
Fe+ (for Po4 removal) This can be daily for newer tanks like mine, < 2 years. Once the tank is established you will have lots of organisms that utilize it. You will have to more likely than not dose Po4.
Fe (for maintenance after Po4 is at or below .04
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The others
iodine (dose daily) don't even test just dose maximum to calculator
B -every 3 months test
Sr- every 3 months test
K-every 3 months test
I do the last 3 w/ICP correct and be done with it.
That's the way I do it. YMMV
-Tom