TM balling webinar synopsis

[BlueTang<3]

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

Yeah, I've been following this, too, and would like a better idea of what my costs would be. If I went this route, what would be my total start up, and then ongoing costs per year for a 230g system? You can exclude hardware.

I have a few clams large Sps colonies large Lps colonies and about 80 frags,

I figure me 5l container will last 10 days 2 fills will be 20 days so about 50 a month maybe for additives ?

I was going through a 20 pound bottle of co2 in just over a month before cost was 28 to fill plus the hassle of two trips to the place that did it. I kept my reactor in case this doesn't pan out but we will see.

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by BlueTang<3

I have a few clams large Sps colonies large Lps colonies and about 80 frags,

I figure me 5l container will last 10 days 2 fills will be 20 days so about 50 a month maybe for additives ?

I was going through a 20 pound bottle of co2 in just over a month before cost was 28 to fill plus the hassle of two trips to the place that did it. I kept my reactor in case this doesn't pan out but we will see.

Thanks. But wow, that is a lot of C02 in a month... But you do have a large system.

I dose alk and Ca, and just recently had to start doing Mg as well. My dosing costs keep rising as my SPS grows, but for now, still a lot less than your new TM method, even when extrapolated down to my size system. But I acknowledge there may be other benefits, too.

[BlueTang<3]

I totally agree there are cheaper other options/ routes to go I did more less for simplicity. If I am away working/ fishing any one can drag out the scale and add 400 g part add swirl and walk away. Don't have to worry about baking making soda or anything. I a, new to the dosing thing but may end up going to a simple recipe.