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rhody605 01-30-2012 08:09 PM

Dosing mixtures
 
Hello all!

I am looking into getting a dose pump setup and am wondering what different mixtures people are making and how to keep the mixtures mixed.

Do the mixtures not separate over time?

As for mixtures, one for alk and one for calcium.

With open ears

Mike

kien 01-30-2012 08:15 PM

this is what i do -> http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...d.php?p=499780


based on this -> http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php

kien 01-30-2012 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhody605 (Post 677065)
Hello all!

I am looking into getting a dose pump setup and am wondering what different mixtures people are making and how to keep the mixtures mixed.

Do the mixtures not separate over time?

As for mixtures, one for alk and one for calcium.

With open ears

Mike

The mixtures tend to say mixed unless you over saturate your mixture. I have never had any of my mixtures precipitate out.

Cal_stir 01-30-2012 08:28 PM

I do the same except 5 gal at a time, I use Dowflake for ca, I mix my chems and let them settle for 24hrs then I siphon off the clear liquid, it stays clear after that with no separation, I also dose mag and strontium the same way

rhody605 01-30-2012 09:01 PM

Excellent write up kein. Funny thing is I was reading your thread and I was probably only a page or two away from that page.

cwatkins 01-30-2012 09:26 PM

I use Randy's formulas. Description of my exact process is in my tank journal thread. :biggrin:

The Grizz 01-30-2012 09:30 PM

I dont see Mag in your write up there Kien, what about that for those who dont like to read a novel like your second link.:lol:

kien 01-30-2012 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Grizz (Post 677099)
I dont see Mag in your write up there Kien, what about that for those who dont like to read a novel like your second link.:lol:

That's because i don't mix or dose magnesium. Sorry, you're on your own there :-)

lastlight 01-30-2012 10:34 PM

Is anyone aware of the equivalent amount of baking soda to BRS' Soda Ash?

Baked baking soda is the same thing as their product but I'm sure much cheaper...

Cal_stir 01-30-2012 11:04 PM

soda ash is baked baking soda so I would say it is the same ratio


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