A little help setting up my doser........

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by e46er

Test your tank for cal alk wait 24 hours test again
This will tell you your tanks demands
Use this chart to find out hOw much product. Is required to keep the levels optimal then decide how often you want your doser to run (cycles) find out your dosers pump rating

http://reef.diesyst.com/chemcalc/chemcalc.html
Mine for example runs for 29 sec every 2 hours

I know how to figure out what & how to does, what I was asking is how much additive to add to 1 gallon of RO water to dose from. I don't want to much or to little additive in my dosing containers.

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

I know how to figure out what & how to does, what I was asking is how much additive to add to 1 gallon of RO water to dose from. I don't want to much or to little additive in my dosing containers.

Ok total concentration of chemicals to a gallon of water is as follow:
Calcium chloride 2.25 cups/gallon RO water
Magnesium
Magnesium Sulfate 3cups
Magnesium Chloride 5 cups
/gallon RO water
Soda Ash 1.5 cups/gallon RO water

Don't go over these parameters,those concentrations will vary your dosing regime. The way I see it,I hate mixing the chemicals so why go 1/2 or even 1/3 of concentration.

[The Grizz]

Now that what I'm talking about, thanks Eli.

[christyf5]

Originally Posted by Elias@caco3reef.com

Ok total concentration of chemicals to a gallon of water is as follow:
Calcium chloride 2.25 cups/gallon RO water
Magnesium
Magnesium Sulfate 3cups
Magnesium Chloride 5 cups
/gallon RO water
Soda Ash 1.5 cups/gallon RO water

Don't go over these parameters,those concentrations will vary your dosing regime. The way I see it,I hate mixing the chemicals so why go 1/2 or even 1/3 of concentration.

LOL, I knew it was more than 5 cups but couldn't remember. Thanks Elias! I add the 8 cups as my mag is already mixed together (I use a half cup to add it and sometimes I lose count )

[e46er]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

I know how to figure out what & how to does, what I was asking is how much additive to add to 1 gallon of RO water to dose from. I don't want to much or to little additive in my dosing containers.

The first link I send you to randy holmes farely told you everything you needed to know and gave you a much cheeper solution to soda ash ........