Time to start dosing but what and how much?

[Emma_fish]

Ok I have a 22 gal (80L) marine tank with 2 percula clowns , 1 blood shrimp 2 trochus snails and a few hermits
Coral wise I have. A small Duncan , some green star polyps and an Acan and today as I am posting is the day after I got the corals so now I need to start dosing my tank but I know nothing about it can anyone help ?
Help is appreciated

 

[40g Nano]

You don’t need to start dosing yet
As long as you do regular water changes that will replenish your elements

as for when and how much, that is something you need to experiment with

 

[Emma_fish]

You don’t need to start dosing yet
As long as you do regular water changes that will replenish your elements

as for when and how much, that is something you need to experiment with

Ok thank you

 

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[xxkenny90xx]

Yep just keep testing your water. As long as your levels are staying within range you are good with just water changes

 

[tehmadreefer]

Ummm yea, no need to dose anything lol

 

[Emma_fish]

Ummm yea, no need to dose anything lol

Aha good how about feeding my corals how often should I feed and how and with what ?

 

[Yeet.Reefing]

Reef roids and amino acids/Red Sea ab+ work well for me. When u try dosing down the line for when your corals start using the elements faster than a water change can replace (you’ll know from testing your water) all for reef by tropic Marin is good but expensive.

 

[Emma_fish]

Reef roids and amino acids/Red Sea ab+ work well for me. When u try dosing down the line for when your corals start using the elements faster than a water change can replace (you’ll know from testing your water) all for reef by tropic Marin is good but expensive.

Well I guess I’ve gotten myself into one of the most expensive hobby’s lol

 

[1guydude]

Your coral will get its nutrients. U dont need to target feed those corals.
Just feed your fish. They will be ok.
D

 

[stephj03]

What test kits do you currently have, how often do you use them and what readings do you get when you use them?

 

[Emma_fish]

What test kits do you currently have, how often do you use them and what readings do you get when you use them?

I use the API master test kit every few weeks
Ph: 8
Ammonia:0
Nitrite:0 ( sometimes there is a tiny bit )
Nitrate:slightly above 0

 

[Emma_fish]

Your coral will get its nutrients. U dont need to target feed those corals.
Just feed your fish. They will be ok.
D

Ok thanks

 

[Tamberav]

You can target feed mysis or pellets if you want to the ones with mouths but I would avoid powdered foods like reef roids. Your tank is young and foods like they can easily bring on cyano or algae.

Even if you don’t feed any of them... they will grow just fine (maybe a bit slower) as they are photosynthetic.

You don’t dose until you have a big enough coral load and growth that you have a significant drops in parameters. You find out how much to dose by testing frequently to figure out your tanks usage. Never blindly dose as that will certainly cause a lot of potential issues.

 

[Emma_fish]

You can target feed mysis or pellets if you want to the ones with mouths but I would avoid powdered foods like reef roids. Your tank is young and foods like they can easily bring on cyano or algae.

Even if you don’t feed any of them... they will grow just fine (maybe a bit slower) as they are photosynthetic.

You don’t dose until you have a big enough coral load and growth that you have a significant drops in parameters. You find out how much to dose by testing frequently to figure out your tanks usage. Never blindly dose as that will certainly cause a lot of potential issues.

Ok thank you

 

[Rmckoy]

No need to start dosing .
The #1 rule of reefing .
do not dose or add anything that the need can’t be tested .

if you don’t see a increase in consumption that water changes don’t replenish .
there is no point dosing anything .

the few corals you have will not consume that much any time soon .

 

[Rmckoy]

A little example for you .
every system is different but .
my 230 gal stocked with mostly sps frags does not require any dosing .
everything is encrusting , growing and still maintains stable

 

[Emma_fish]

A little example for you .
every system is different but .
my 230 gal stocked with mostly sps frags does not require any dosing .
everything is encrusting , growing and still maintains stable

Oh ok so when I get more corals I will test more often to see whether my ph drops and if it does I add baking soda is that right or am I completely wrong ?

 

[Tamberav]

Oh ok so when I get more corals I will test more often to see whether my ph drops and if it does I add baking soda is that right or am I completely wrong ?

Not pH... you measure alk and I would buy a commercial product as a beginner and you don’t just add it.. you follow their calculator or math equation to add a specific amount.

You want to know your daily consumption of alk. I usually do this by testing for a week every day to get a baseline. I usually start this after my usual water change. From there out, you test once or twice a week because if can also change, especially early on.

 

[Ippyroy]

Like everyone said, just do regular water changes for as long as you can. Once the coralline sets in, be ready to dose. It consumes a lot Ca and Alk. After your tank starts consuming them, test at whatever time is best for you. In 3 days test again at the same time. Take the difference and divide by three, this will be how much you need to dose daily.
I dose Soda Ash and Calcium Chloride. I use a DOS controlled by my Trident. Dosing pumps are nice because they help stop the huge PH swings I get from the Soda Ash. Lots of people start off with Kalkwasser in the beginning and move to a version of 2part later or switch to a Calcium Reactor. Kalkwasser is pickling lime I think, Soda Ash is baked baking soda. You can easily do it yourself easily and cheaply. You can find the DIY recipes on here.