JohnC
Member
Hi,
I need to make up a new batch of dosing solution from my dry trace fert's that i bought from AE a while ago.
I've never been sure on the rough amounts i should dissolve as the AE site instructions work from a "less is better - work up" principal and my tank doesnt respond quick enough to work these things out well enough.
I have low ish light - about 2wpg in old money but pressurised co2. So i work on a principal of 2 day EI, rather then the three day version.
The tank is about 174L but i tend to work things out for about 40 USG.
So - if i was mixing up 500ml of solution to dose twice in one week with 10ml roughly how much should i use?
Additionally my GH/KH have always been on the low side as i live in the lovely soft water area of edinburgh. They sit around 3/4... should be be adding extra calcium and magnesium? or just magnesium? or should i just not bother.
I am aware the AE trace mix is short of magnesium.
I have the calcium and magnesium sulphate ready in the house, i was just unsure if i needed it. If i do, can i just add it to the overall trace solution mix?
Thanks in advance,
John
I need to make up a new batch of dosing solution from my dry trace fert's that i bought from AE a while ago.
I've never been sure on the rough amounts i should dissolve as the AE site instructions work from a "less is better - work up" principal and my tank doesnt respond quick enough to work these things out well enough.
I have low ish light - about 2wpg in old money but pressurised co2. So i work on a principal of 2 day EI, rather then the three day version.
The tank is about 174L but i tend to work things out for about 40 USG.
So - if i was mixing up 500ml of solution to dose twice in one week with 10ml roughly how much should i use?
Additionally my GH/KH have always been on the low side as i live in the lovely soft water area of edinburgh. They sit around 3/4... should be be adding extra calcium and magnesium? or just magnesium? or should i just not bother.
I am aware the AE trace mix is short of magnesium.
I have the calcium and magnesium sulphate ready in the house, i was just unsure if i needed it. If i do, can i just add it to the overall trace solution mix?
Thanks in advance,
John