How to select the initial 2 part dose for my reef tank? | ReefFAQs

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[@ryananderson1731]

You should add the info about dosing cal/alk based solely on Alk consumption. I watched quite a few videos and a year later I finally found this. I'd given up on 2 part for a long time because I kept adjusting my cal dosage based off my cal test kit. At one point I was over 650 cal. Heck, you should put it on the calculator so that info is more readily available.

[@karennation3580]

They did say to base calcium solely on alk. That scares me because I dont see how that can always work out Are you using kalkwasser now? I was thinking of switching; later until I just watched a video on how bad it is on pumps ect and seem it will cost a lot more if I have to keep replacing pumps ect plus I am scared of overdosing. I dont have a lot of fancy gear and the one they say has never failed is the tunze and thats and extra 200 bucks to I think! I just top off by hand since it only takes less than 10 seconds! I do need the xtra ph raising benefit for sure!

[@JCTReefer]

I use the calculator frequently!!! It’s actually a quick link on my home screen. Nice video! And thanks for the calculator!!! ❤️ u guys!

[@gabesreef]

Well thank you. This is great for me at this exact time

[@ChrisAquatics]

Good video. Thank you

[@karennation3580]

Finally going to do this today! lol I just dont get changing from dividing by 2 to possibly 5. Would 5 be a way smaller dose? I dont understand the difference between bicarb and carbonate. i bought both because I thought one was to up dosage and the other was for daily. Also what about magnesium? you didint cover this but I remember you saying after you finished both to add mag, but what if its depleted some now? Kind of scarry because my alk usage is so random!

[@axeldavis5827]

Can you get the same results using kalkwasser instead of the soda ash and bicarbonate?

[@kamilawright5665]

Hi. I have a 8 months old reef tank, I’m started getting Corals around 3 months ago and I got a bunch in last 2 weeks. I’ve had tested for the last 3 days to see if I have to start dosing since my Kh is always been low but my Ca is alway stable at 480 ppm. My Kh started at 7.8 and after 3 days it’s at 7.4. My Ca still the same. Can only dose Fusion 2? Or I’ll have to dose the same amount of Fusion 1 even tho my Ca is ok?

[@theholt2ic219]

Do I have to wait a bit before dosing alk after dosing cal? Or just dose them at the same time

[@BRStv]

You'll want to dose at different times. If you dose them together, you'll have precipitation issues. If you dose into a high flow area, give it 5 minutes or so between calcium and alkalinity doses and you should be golden 🙂

[@ceylonreef5633]

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