_Dosing Regime's_

[florini]

Check out Wet's calculator, http://calc.petalphile.com , it will advise you on dosing.

[VivaDaWolf]

Is doing EI only for high tech/CO2? I'm debating picking up the CSM+B from GLA but I have 3 low techs, a 2.5, 5.5, and 72g using Flourish/Excel...almost running out and it seems like dry ferts are worth the money- I just dont want to do 50% pwc every week (maybe 25-50 every 2 weeks)...is this still doable or am I looking at another kind of dosing regime?

[HD Blazingwolf]

Originally Posted by VivaDaWolf

Is doing EI only for high tech/CO2? I'm debating picking up the CSM+B from GLA but I have 3 low techs, a 2.5, 5.5, and 72g using Flourish/Excel...almost running out and it seems like dry ferts are worth the money- I just dont want to do 50% pwc every week (maybe 25-50 every 2 weeks)...is this still doable or am I looking at another kind of dosing regime?

just cut the dosing in half to start.. or start full EI dosing and test. if ur not using it all by water change time which you probably wont. then lower ur dosages.. EI is made simply to provide NON growth limiting nutrient supply in all growth situations. it doesnt mean that the plants will use all that u put in. just that the plants won't run out of nutrients to use while growing

[will5]

I have taken a step back from the hobby for a couple of years now and I have a couple questions. When did K2SO4 get removed and GH booster get added to EI dosing? What was the purpose or thoughts were behind doing so?

[nokturnalkid]

Originally Posted by will5

I have taken a step back from the hobby for a couple of years now and I have a couple questions. When did K2SO4 get removed and GH booster get added to EI dosing? What was the purpose or thoughts were behind doing so?

It's been a couple years since the k2so4 has been removed. The reason is that you get k from kno3 and kh2po4. The rest of the k needed for ei comes from gh booster, since most gh booster comes with it. You also get some ca and mg from the booster. Since most people do not test for ca and mg, the amounts will get you enough for the week just in case ca or mg is a bit lacking in your tap. So basically, your are just getting k from another source, along with ca and mg.

[will5]

Ok next question. What if you have liquid rock already, should I still does the GH booster? The reason I ask because our water is perfect for afarican cichlids straight from the tap.

[nokturnalkid]

If you have hard water, it won't harm anything if you add gh booster but it is not needed. Just add k2so4 to make up for whatever kno3 and kh2po4 is lacking. You do get quite a bit of k from kh2po4 and it should be enough but it will not hurt to have a little extra k.

[Riffs]

I just started dosing ferts according to what i found in this post. Its only been about five days, so not much to report. Hopefully it will improve my plant quality. And a big thanks to everyone for all the info and help.

Riffs
37 gal.
moderately planted
4 Rainbowfish
2GBRs
2 Peppered Corys
3 Ottos
1 Angel
1 BN Pleco

[mojof1]

can someone please tell me if spring water can be used to make a dissolved solution (for KNO3, mono potassium phosphate & CSM+B)?

i was sure when i picked up the water from the store it was distilled but of course when i get home i realise it isn't

[Hoppy]

You can use tap water if you wish. Remember you are only dosing an ounce or two of the fert mix, so the quality of the tap water is immaterial. If you can drink it, you can use it.

[mojof1]

Originally Posted by Hoppy

You can use tap water if you wish. Remember you are only dosing an ounce or two of the fert mix, so the quality of the tap water is immaterial. If you can drink it, you can use it.

cool thanks

[schomin]

Does doing water changes more than once a week affect the outcome of the EI daily regime?

[trenton]

This is my planned dosing and water change schedule for my 60P that will be started up at the end of July. It was mentioned by another member that I should post it here for other peoples information.

Originally Posted by trenton

Updated planned dosing schedule:

[benjaminleebates]

http://www.greenleafaquariums.com/aq...ertilizer.html
What specific packages would you recommend from this site for a medium light, with carpet plants. I am running CO2.

[maxtcee]

Ihave a 180 gallon and if I even try to put half of the doses fertz recommended for my size gallon tank my fish are gasping at the top for air even with an airstone