Andrew Butler
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I know questions and answers around this are out there but I've been unable to have things explained to me in simple terms or found an answer as to why people don't combine EI dosing into one solution if it's possible.
I thought it best to start a separate thread to try and understand it instead of clog more of @a1Matt thread which is only part relevant but thanks for your help and patience so far matt.
https://ukaps.org/forum/threads/dos...water-supply-with-an-allinone-solution.52972/
My question is simple as the thread says EI dosing; all in one and if not why not?
I understand Phosphate (PO4) reacts with iron (Fe) and this is the main reason for not having an all in one EI solution but if we can overcome this problem by simply reducing the PH of the fertiliser then why not use an all in one solution?
If I am to use pre mixed trace elements such as the ones from APF that contains EDTA Fe, will this react with the PO4 regardless of the PH when I add it to the aquarium?
Does the PO4:Fe reaction make just the Fe or both the Fe and PO4 unavailable if it does react?
If I am to use a stronger Fe such as DTPA along with the pre mixed trace containing EDTA Fe will this overcome the problem alone or would I need to make my own mix of chelate trace elements? - I understand part of this depends on the above question.
Why can companies such as Tropica, TMC etc make an all in one fertiliser if I can't?
Lots of questions I know but hopefully someone can give me some answers in a way that I will understand; the second part probably the hardest here!
You may question why do I want an all in one mix and the answer is simple in my opinion; I need to leave myself a little flexible so if I'm unable to do a water change every 7 days then it isn't so critical. With an all in one solution I can leave my doser on a daily dose without too much worry and if I want to do a water change on day 6 or day 9 then it's not the end of the world so much.
James' planted tank link which I know many look to but doesn't explain things to me.
http://www.theplantedtank.co.uk/allinone.htm
I thought it best to start a separate thread to try and understand it instead of clog more of @a1Matt thread which is only part relevant but thanks for your help and patience so far matt.
https://ukaps.org/forum/threads/dos...water-supply-with-an-allinone-solution.52972/
My question is simple as the thread says EI dosing; all in one and if not why not?
I understand Phosphate (PO4) reacts with iron (Fe) and this is the main reason for not having an all in one EI solution but if we can overcome this problem by simply reducing the PH of the fertiliser then why not use an all in one solution?
If I am to use pre mixed trace elements such as the ones from APF that contains EDTA Fe, will this react with the PO4 regardless of the PH when I add it to the aquarium?
Does the PO4:Fe reaction make just the Fe or both the Fe and PO4 unavailable if it does react?
If I am to use a stronger Fe such as DTPA along with the pre mixed trace containing EDTA Fe will this overcome the problem alone or would I need to make my own mix of chelate trace elements? - I understand part of this depends on the above question.
Why can companies such as Tropica, TMC etc make an all in one fertiliser if I can't?
Lots of questions I know but hopefully someone can give me some answers in a way that I will understand; the second part probably the hardest here!
You may question why do I want an all in one mix and the answer is simple in my opinion; I need to leave myself a little flexible so if I'm unable to do a water change every 7 days then it isn't so critical. With an all in one solution I can leave my doser on a daily dose without too much worry and if I want to do a water change on day 6 or day 9 then it's not the end of the world so much.
James' planted tank link which I know many look to but doesn't explain things to me.
http://www.theplantedtank.co.uk/allinone.htm