How To Dose a Reef Tank - When do you know you need to dose?

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ReefDudes

ReefDudes

6 жыл бұрын

Starting a reef tank can be exciting! Once you get into corals you will soon discover the need to dose.. but how do you know when you need to start doing?
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Just starting out kalkwasser in your top off container is likely the easiest way for a low demanding tank.. however, i would suggest many convert to 2 part as they start a mixed reef tank or once the tank becomes heavily stocked with corals
If you have your own question let me know at reefdudes.com/ask

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@jcsh2o944
@jcsh2o944 6 жыл бұрын
That mount is amazing! Great design! 👍
@kkrishna9791
@kkrishna9791 6 жыл бұрын
Dosing is one of important point in reef tank.... one of great video till date
@xclusivereef5805
@xclusivereef5805 6 жыл бұрын
Reefdudes another great video.!!! thanks for the idea on the template, I always struggled with that. Well done bud..
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks you and your welcome :D
@hardboss7670
@hardboss7670 6 жыл бұрын
love your channel where you bought the containers and the holder for the dosing containers, new to the hobby
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Anthony. As for the dosing containers I made them!
@jerryebner7582
@jerryebner7582 6 жыл бұрын
Great video, when I get to this point I will have to rewatch. thanks again
@Deon0026yickadee
@Deon0026yickadee 6 жыл бұрын
Great video dude very informative I added this to my tools for reef playlists
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Awsome! Love hearing that it has helped :D
@mikesaquariums4293
@mikesaquariums4293 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info I'm getting ready to set one up on my tank that just what I needed to see 🖒🖒
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome! happy to hear it helped!
@jimbrown504
@jimbrown504 4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video.. very helpful
@SCReefer
@SCReefer 6 жыл бұрын
I always wanted to know this!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Then today is the day! hehe thanks SC!
@andrewshevchuk2062
@andrewshevchuk2062 4 жыл бұрын
You are a life saver! I've been in the fish hobby for 15 years, and yesterday I bought my first SW setup. Same tank as yours. Going to watch all the videos for this set up and I will try your lighting schedule. Please sell me one of those Dosing container holders because I want a neat stand ;)
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 4 жыл бұрын
Andrew Shevchuk hehe thanks! One of these days I’ll re create them!
@dailycoral
@dailycoral 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome dosing guide!
@clivelewis2499
@clivelewis2499 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate great vedio.
@PaulieWalnutss
@PaulieWalnutss 6 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial and doser mounting idea Thanks !
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve! I love the new dosing container hanger!
@compyginorio5604
@compyginorio5604 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video as always. By the way, that dosing pump looks good, I like that they have a small profile. That container holder is the best DIY I have see so far. If you ever plan to do few more, add me one. Take care, see around!!!
@KreefAquariumhobby
@KreefAquariumhobby 6 жыл бұрын
great video. nice holder you printed!
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks K-Reef! I actually have to get that doser going this week and dialed into the tank :)
@pelphrey
@pelphrey 6 жыл бұрын
Dosing container holder looks awesome!
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pelphrey! I love how they turned out.
@gsander4837
@gsander4837 6 жыл бұрын
The dog napping was to much. 😁. Good video! I really like the flasher wrasse.
@meiersreefs188
@meiersreefs188 6 жыл бұрын
Sweet Great Vid Deven! Have a Blast on your trip
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!! i'm stoked..heading out Thursday :D
@meiersreefs188
@meiersreefs188 6 жыл бұрын
Ya bro It was great chatting this morning as well about Plumbing my new tank as well and all the Info
@darinford4275
@darinford4275 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Have you decided if you're going to 3D print and sell the container holder for the voss bottles?
@Masi22isaM
@Masi22isaM 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video. I'm Looking into setting a system up like this. I have a red sea max e170 with a rear sump. It doesn't have a traditional sump in the cabinet. So the exit port lines run back up into the rear sump? I'm just wounding how that would work. Seems like for a small amount the pump would push though the line...most would get held up in the line.
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 3 жыл бұрын
Yep the output from dosers goes up the back and over the rim to dose the tank :)
@milkspotscausemetospazzout6813
@milkspotscausemetospazzout6813 4 ай бұрын
This was a very good video...I have been in the hobby for about 15 years but never kept corals that require dosing ..I am here in the hopes of learning how to dose so i can start keeping sps ....Thank you for this video..
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 4 ай бұрын
You’re most welcome. On my current nano I am using all for reef which only requires one doser and is a really easy way to start
@milkspotscausemetospazzout6813
@milkspotscausemetospazzout6813 4 ай бұрын
@ReefDudes I'll look into All For Reef and and give it a try.... Thanks again
@airtripko
@airtripko 6 жыл бұрын
very useful topic!
@atomicaqBR
@atomicaqBR 6 жыл бұрын
Great video
@fr4nkthet4nk86
@fr4nkthet4nk86 6 жыл бұрын
Another great video!
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Frank!
@CescaTheDarkHorse
@CescaTheDarkHorse 6 жыл бұрын
Nice video with some good advice :)
@harlanmichael7088
@harlanmichael7088 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes Жыл бұрын
Happy to help/inspire!
@rickg8439
@rickg8439 6 жыл бұрын
Good video!
@cezar050681
@cezar050681 6 жыл бұрын
Cool vid man. What is the red small fish in the nano? Thanks
@austinbassin4420
@austinbassin4420 4 жыл бұрын
I havent started dosing yet because my tank is brand new and I dont have any lps yet, just a few zoa frags and mushrooms. Question , If I have nothing using up say calcium, will it get too high in my tank and will I somehow need to lower? I am doing a 20% water change in my 55 gal every week right now. Im using the tropic marin pro reef salt.
@phokusonmi6375
@phokusonmi6375 5 жыл бұрын
one of the best videos yet! thank you
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@Rooki3_
@Rooki3_ 3 жыл бұрын
I believe in your current videos you are using RO plumbing for your doser? Is there a video that you could direct me to that covers the plumbing? Trying to use RO plumbing on mine but not sure what fittings I would need. Thanks in advance.
@bracka69
@bracka69 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Deven how are you liking the Coral Box WiFi doser? Any issues with it loosing calibration? Thanks!!
@andrew5762
@andrew5762 3 жыл бұрын
Great.vid Deven dossing the correct way is always good to no 👍😃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
@BlueCarbonReefing
@BlueCarbonReefing 6 жыл бұрын
Nice video Dev! Makes me want to drink more voss water so I can use it on the tank... 😃👊
@projaysoliviagsd
@projaysoliviagsd 6 жыл бұрын
Hi, which section of the rear chamber is your dosage going into please. Great video many thanks 👍
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
At the moment it would have to sneak beside the skimmer. However i plan on making a DIY auto top off in the next few weeks so it will likely go where the current one is above the return pump once i do that
@kamilawright5665
@kamilawright5665 3 жыл бұрын
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?
@zanehaselden5573
@zanehaselden5573 3 жыл бұрын
I need that mount... that looks clean with bottles! And if one busts go buy you a water bottle
@gbj6581
@gbj6581 6 жыл бұрын
Awsome. This came just as i need it : ) How safe is it to drill holes in the stand. I'm scared to drill holes on the red sea stand as it seems not as strong. What size screws did you use to go into the actual stand wood.
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
I drilled holes to mount my dosing setup just make sure to use short screws so it doesnt poke through
@miamireefer4050
@miamireefer4050 6 жыл бұрын
great video !
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Miami Reefer!
@SlashPlatinum
@SlashPlatinum Жыл бұрын
So when I’m putting my water volume in the calculator do I include my sump also or no??
@CruzArias_ElegantCorals
@CruzArias_ElegantCorals 6 жыл бұрын
Pretty sweet bro!! :)
@justdabubbletip1452
@justdabubbletip1452 6 жыл бұрын
Like the vid. Just an FYI I use Red Sea two part and noticed I have to dose about three times as much alk then the calcium
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Good to know! i'm curious if i get the same results. Im heading out of town for a week so holding off until i get back to setup and tune the dosing.
@justdabubbletip1452
@justdabubbletip1452 6 жыл бұрын
I’m interested in your results too. See if it’s the product or my tank
@ChadLower
@ChadLower 7 ай бұрын
Where can I find the stl file for the Voss dosing container holder?
@tylerjaax4917
@tylerjaax4917 6 жыл бұрын
Definitely recommend the powder versions of the Red Sea foundation elements. You’ll save a bundle.
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Once these bottles run out ill try it.. they should last a while on the nano! (i hope!) :)
@gwhahaha
@gwhahaha 4 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy the dosing tubes from? Do u happen to know the dimensions ?
@hamidbouba183
@hamidbouba183 Жыл бұрын
I live in the netherland wher can I buy fish? Or corals I looked everywhere but the Al have bad reviews
@jimharkins3695
@jimharkins3695 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Devon, was there ever an update on the CoralBox Doser? I see now you changed it for the EKoral EK Doser, what were your reasons for the change?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 4 жыл бұрын
Jim Harkins ekoral asked if I wanted to try out and I said sure. No real reason. Coralbox was doing a good job
@marcosambriz2922
@marcosambriz2922 2 жыл бұрын
When is the best time to test. Should I do it after a water change then retest 24hrs later?
@daviduschold5064
@daviduschold5064 5 жыл бұрын
What part of the sump on the Red Sea Nano do you have the dosing go into? Trying to plan for my Max E 170. Thanks.
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 5 жыл бұрын
I'm dosing into the return chamber
@shanesteck5720
@shanesteck5720 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I'm new to this saltwater stuff and was told I'm gonna need to start dosing soon- do you have a parts list for your container setup? Or do you make those? I like the idea of using water bottles for the space I have
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 2 жыл бұрын
Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp3VnIdvd9V7fsU
@taylord9772
@taylord9772 3 жыл бұрын
Smart idea with the water bottles that’s great
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! They look. Awesome too
@markjoubert7945
@markjoubert7945 3 жыл бұрын
Hi. Great video. Can you tell me the four Red Sea products you are doing?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 3 жыл бұрын
Red Sea foundation elements
@cpimi
@cpimi Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@stevehollis4301
@stevehollis4301 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I am considering my first pump. I recently had to compress a 36 bowfront reef into a 20 long due to caulk failure. Can you use SeaChem crystal substance dissolved in RODI, with a dosing pump, or will it precipitate out into the holding bottle over time? Do you need a sump to pump into? I no longer use one and don't want the pump above my tank, but under the stand. Or, can you simply dose kalkwasser?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 5 жыл бұрын
Im not sure what SeaChem crystal substance but yes you can dose directly to the tank, just do it in a high flow area or ideally break it up into many small does. Adding Kalk to your auto top off may be an easier solution if your tank isnt packed full of corals.
@stevehollis4301
@stevehollis4301 5 жыл бұрын
@@ReefDudes Sorry I meant SeaChem Reed Advantage line of Ca, Mg, and Alk. It was a long day I wasn't clear. I meant that it's a solid in the container and you dissolve in water. I didn't know if it would precipitate out over time. Thanks for the response! I'm going to try your Voss conversion for a dosing pump!
@cww180
@cww180 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 60 gallon with 15 gallon sump that I just started 3 months ago, I was considering all for reef or kalkwasser to help get the coralline algae going, what do you recommend?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 2 жыл бұрын
You need to introduce a source of coraline but either will work to supplement it
@cww180
@cww180 2 жыл бұрын
@@ReefDudes I have a few snails and with some on their shells. I need a reefer nearby so I can get some and blend it up.
@daviduschold5064
@daviduschold5064 5 жыл бұрын
Before of after skimmer? Or does it matter? Thanks for your help.
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 5 жыл бұрын
I would do after skimmer
@Reefscom
@Reefscom 6 жыл бұрын
Great video again Devin!
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
reefs thanks so much! :)
@Reefscom
@Reefscom 6 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome bud!
@bensimpson4091
@bensimpson4091 Жыл бұрын
so stupid question but how do you work out the volume of your rock and substrate? or can you start out under dosing and building up until it things are stable?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes Жыл бұрын
Educated guess, best to be a little under then over. Can always dose. Test then tweak your dose based off the results
@Robocopter_fpv
@Robocopter_fpv 4 жыл бұрын
can you show how the dose lines go into the sump? I just bought a redsea nano and am a noob and need help!
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 4 жыл бұрын
Jsut pick a spot on the back of the rear sump. I have had it in the return pump area
@auttocarcom
@auttocarcom 2 жыл бұрын
If all three are low should you dose magnesium first followed by alk and calcium.
@sylvesterreef2637
@sylvesterreef2637 6 жыл бұрын
Hi very good video what if tank take mo kh then calcium? I got that problem
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
What do you mean?
@sylvesterreef2637
@sylvesterreef2637 6 жыл бұрын
ReefDudes hi i can dowsing same amount of calcium and alkalinity
@markvenquiambao2094
@markvenquiambao2094 6 жыл бұрын
Hi just want to ask im new to hobby if you calculate your water tank do you calculate also how much water in the sump?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Yes you include the sump and attempt to subtract the rock/sand space.. Ex the tank is 20g but its prob closer to 18g of water if subtract what the rock displaces.
@markvenquiambao2094
@markvenquiambao2094 6 жыл бұрын
Ok thank you so much by the way you have a great videos and made me more knowledgable. Please make more thank you!
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! i appreciate that!
@EDKsurly
@EDKsurly 6 жыл бұрын
ill def use the daily testing method once I get my doser.
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Good man Ed!
@rmaloy1817
@rmaloy1817 5 жыл бұрын
Does the RO line seal well? I noticed it comes with a tad smaller tubing. And did you use any check valves with this pump?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 5 жыл бұрын
Ryan Maloy yep. Rodi works well on 3/4 lol. Yes I used the check valves that came with it ok the output side
@rmaloy1817
@rmaloy1817 5 жыл бұрын
Cool, Great video. This and the other one made me pick up this pump.
@Younotus455
@Younotus455 4 жыл бұрын
So do you sell those mounts because I used your method of bottle for dose but would really love a 3D mount to keep them off bottom of stand.
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 4 жыл бұрын
I have been asked enough times that i really should! I actually started re-designing a modular version i really should get back to and finish off! :)
@ChadLower
@ChadLower 7 ай бұрын
@@ReefDudesany chance I can get the stl file to print my own?
@nikookumu9380
@nikookumu9380 6 жыл бұрын
Does anyone have a link for dosing line?! Can't seem to find some for my autodoser...
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
I use RO line amzn.to/2FMYAna
@dereefer6834
@dereefer6834 5 жыл бұрын
Hey just curious you mentioned u only did water changes to maintain your parameters on the nano, what salt mix are you using...
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 5 жыл бұрын
I dose the tank now as I have lots of coral in it. Im using red sea salt
@dereefer6834
@dereefer6834 5 жыл бұрын
Cool thanx✌️
@mjslemmer7956
@mjslemmer7956 5 жыл бұрын
Is there any minimum time required between dosing alk, ca and mg or could you dose it all at the same time?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 5 жыл бұрын
MJ Slemmer ideally you want to dose them at different times. A small dose say 15 min. A larger dose 30-50 min. I believe I had mine to dose alk on the hour and calcium on the 30min/half hour mark. Magnesium you can dose when ever
@mjslemmer7956
@mjslemmer7956 5 жыл бұрын
@reefdudes thanks!
@michaelschoelles4377
@michaelschoelles4377 2 жыл бұрын
Hey I was wondering what time of day should you dose? Or should it be split up through out the day/night?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 2 жыл бұрын
Some dose alk at nigh and calcium in the day. I prefer to dose both through out day but offset to keep things more stable Eg dose alk on the hour and calcium on the half hour mark
@michaelschoelles4377
@michaelschoelles4377 2 жыл бұрын
@@ReefDudes okay sounds good. Was thinking about dosing alk and calc 6 times a day in my nano to help keep it more stable
@NeoStorm_401
@NeoStorm_401 4 жыл бұрын
Do you sell those 3D bottle holders? Pretty dang cool. So you don’t use the cover to the bottle. Just screw them into the holder?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 4 жыл бұрын
Jrdn 401 I use the lids for the screw threads. One day I should. I get asked enough
@mackserg
@mackserg 6 жыл бұрын
Very cool!! Can you make me one of those dosing container holder? How much?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
I have been asked by sooooo many people.. I may have to start producing them! haha At the very least i think ill build one for a giveaway soon
@christiangiambuzzi8958
@christiangiambuzzi8958 2 жыл бұрын
Can you share the link for the 3D dosing container holder?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 2 жыл бұрын
Sadly that file is long gone. One day I’ll rebuild it
@Marshy2020
@Marshy2020 6 жыл бұрын
This is so confusing /: im going to have a lps and softie tank but I have never dosed...
@kevinkershaw1435
@kevinkershaw1435 6 жыл бұрын
hi ,its not good practice to drill well holding the lid .easy for the drill to slip and drill your hand?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Its pretty soft plastic so im not to worried about it slipping or catching.. but in general thats good advice!
@darenbrown3527
@darenbrown3527 4 жыл бұрын
Can I buy one of your 3D voss water bottle holder?
@garydsouza2335
@garydsouza2335 3 жыл бұрын
Please can you tell me what is ATI Essentials..I bought the 3 bottle kit and its all rigged up now with a doser but I am not sure what each bottle relates to, the is 2 bottles of liquid and one powder bottle, when you read the lable there all the same, I don't know what is for DKH, or calcium or magniunm...check them out from charter House aquatics ATI essentials...please reply back
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 3 жыл бұрын
Calcium alk and mag. If one is just powder you likely have to fill it with rodi water and mix it up
@garydsouza2335
@garydsouza2335 3 жыл бұрын
@@ReefDudes bottle 1 cal, bottle 2 mag, bottle 3 alkalinity ...is that right
@maddawgzzzz
@maddawgzzzz 6 жыл бұрын
Love your channel man, you need more views. How can I get on your podcast to talk about my experiences and my tank? Also is Tom Cruise your dad?
@folksoter
@folksoter 6 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Can you sell the holders and the bottles? Clean look
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have been think of a kit with everything except he glass bottles
@jimharkins3695
@jimharkins3695 5 жыл бұрын
@@ReefDudes Any word on if and when the kit will be available yet?
@Ravan_Caw
@Ravan_Caw 6 жыл бұрын
Great 👍🏻
@Ravan_Caw
@Ravan_Caw 6 жыл бұрын
Is a shame that some of the USA equipment is not available in the U.K.
@cubanreefer1582
@cubanreefer1582 6 жыл бұрын
Deves I see that you put four bottles, but you talked about Cal, Alk and Mgn , what is on the fourth please cause am dosing the same in my tank together with the color program ABCD. Thank you!
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m still debating haha. Could be nopox, ammonio acid? Not 100% sure yet but I wanted it for future use :)
@cubanreefer1582
@cubanreefer1582 6 жыл бұрын
ReefDudes now that you mention NoPox, am dealing with a nitrate bloom, am doing 30 gallons water change almost every day, I put algae in the sump with a light and I have two pure marine blocks for almost four months and I can bring this damn thing to close to zero a, about to use NoPox, what is your recommendation?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
I haven’t actually used nopox specifically (but it’s essentially carbon dosing and I have tried that with vodka). Two things. If it requires phosphates to work so if they are 0.. no go! Secondly you need to go extremely slow if you start. You are essentially feeding the denitrifying bacteria and you want to start with a tiny dose and slowly work it up over many weeks. This all being said do you have high nitrates? Is it just cloudy water? May just be a bacteria bloom which generally go away on their own
@cubanreefer1582
@cubanreefer1582 6 жыл бұрын
ReefDudes yes I have very high nitrates above 160 and no the water is not cloudy is actually very clear and yes phosphate are high too cause I had remove the reactor temporarily
@perovic96
@perovic96 Жыл бұрын
One thing that every single video skips is calibrating for tube length . If I need to dose 2ml but inside of the tube I’ll have 20ml by the time it reaches the aquarium, what is the proper procedure?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes Жыл бұрын
you want to calibrate it after you do all your tubing :)
@malthestorm4250
@malthestorm4250 5 жыл бұрын
Do you have the 3D cad file for the mounting bracket for the voss water bottles? Looks so sick 👍
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 5 жыл бұрын
Hopefully soon. Working on making a rev2
@toddfouts6393
@toddfouts6393 2 жыл бұрын
Can I dose the Red Sea ab+ with this as well?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 2 жыл бұрын
you could they advise to refrigerate it though.. so ideally only load a weeks worth at a time
@toddfouts6393
@toddfouts6393 2 жыл бұрын
@@ReefDudes I know that, I’m currently dosing it now, but should I get what you have along with it?
@daltonhardin5682
@daltonhardin5682 2 жыл бұрын
Is there a way I could get your 3D file? I’d like to go this route
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 2 жыл бұрын
Sadly lost it with my old computer. I need to re design it
@jesseascunce4177
@jesseascunce4177 6 жыл бұрын
How do you connect your vos bottles to the doser? Do you use hard line or soft line??
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Jesse Ascunce I always use rodI tube
@jesseascunce4177
@jesseascunce4177 6 жыл бұрын
ReefDudes so the rodi tube connects without leak on the adapter of the doser?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
I do it on all my doser. No issue here
@lawiez
@lawiez 6 жыл бұрын
great video! subscribed! but 24 hours is a little too frequent to determine changes, especially with the margin of error in testing, probably testing every 48-72 hours, over a week or two would be much more accurate before making changes to dosing amount. oh and the RS calcium and alkalinity isn't balanced at a 1:1 ratio, i believe people have figured it to be about 1 part calcium to 3 part alkalinity to maintain both levels without one of the parameters running amok lol
@strat1960s
@strat1960s 6 жыл бұрын
Are you using the plastic or glass Voss bottles?? I'm planning to use the larger glass bottles. I ask because plastic bottles begin to break down over time and if the Voss plastic bottles are no different from the typical plastic water bottles they may begin to leach chemicals into your tank.
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
I went with the glass ones, so issue free!
@strat1960s
@strat1960s 6 жыл бұрын
awesome
@sjoerdkielstra607
@sjoerdkielstra607 3 жыл бұрын
Wait, kalkwasser removes heavy metals? How?
@darenbrown3527
@darenbrown3527 4 жыл бұрын
Tell me what you know and feel about all for reef alk,mag, cal all in one??
@lineman4204
@lineman4204 6 жыл бұрын
Can u dose different amounts of ALK and Cal? For example 20ml of ALK and 10 ml of Cal. Thought I read that u should dose the same amount. And also dosing them at different times to help prevent precipitation. Correct?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Linemen Reefer generally you want it to be balanced however many established tanks like ,y large reef tank more alkalinity than calcium. I for instance i dose about 5ml more alk tha. cA. But keep an eye on magnesium as if it’s out of whack it will throw off the balance of Ca and Alk
@lineman4204
@lineman4204 6 жыл бұрын
And what about dosing them at different times right. Like one at the top on the hour and the other at half. 9 oclock- alk and 930 for Cal. Instead of both at 9.
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
You want to wait Atleast 15 minutes from dosing one to dosing the other so they don’t precipitate out. I dose alkalinity at night as it boosts PH as acalcium in the day on my big tank :)
@lineman4204
@lineman4204 6 жыл бұрын
Do u dose your alk all at once or through out the night. Same with Cal? I am having trouble getting my ALK up. I have been dosing alk at the top of the hour through out 24hr. And Cal at the half of the hour throughout 24hr. A minute a piece.
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Yes, i break the dose up throught the day.. ex if it was 24ml i may does 2ml per hour for 12 hours. I tend to dose alk at night to balance out PH and CA in the day.. Make sure you wait atleast 15 min between dosing CA / Alk so they dont precipitate.
@JessePatasomcit
@JessePatasomcit 2 жыл бұрын
What tank is that? The longer one
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 2 жыл бұрын
its a custom tank
@adamkwek5888
@adamkwek5888 6 жыл бұрын
Hi , do you know how to use 2 parts dosing ? I’m confused.. can help me ?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
What is your question?
@adamkwek5888
@adamkwek5888 6 жыл бұрын
I mean C-balance 2 part dosing from two little fish ... do you know how to use it ?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
I have not used that one but i'm sure they have it listed on their website. Can always does a little bit then test to see the impact on your tank
@hishamebrahim524
@hishamebrahim524 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video. My Q is even my Ca in good range still have to dose if I m dosing Alk?? & both same amount or no need to dose Ca .. because as I can see only my kh dropping .most of then time but ca not. Thanks in advance
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 4 жыл бұрын
Technically no.. but it may get out of whack over time if you dont.
@hishamebrahim524
@hishamebrahim524 4 жыл бұрын
@@ReefDudes so I this case what is best for me please? Because as I can see my ca sometimes 450..& sometimes 470 😒 no idea what is going on hahhaah.. thanks
@sweetness6048
@sweetness6048 3 жыл бұрын
Can this be used to mix hydroponic nutrients
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 3 жыл бұрын
Yep. You Could dose anything you want with it
@sweetness6048
@sweetness6048 3 жыл бұрын
@@ReefDudes cheers thanks mate
@pamkonen8593
@pamkonen8593 5 жыл бұрын
So I test my calc, alk and mag, (with NO dosing???) wait 24 hours and RE-CHECK everything, that is how I know (apprx) how much my tank is consuming......right?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 5 жыл бұрын
Pam Konen correct. Mag doesn’t not get consumed as fast. I would start with checking alk. Wait 24h. Check again then if your using a equal part dosing system. Set them all the the dose you calculated off alk. Wait 24h check again and see if your dose kept it at the same level. After a few days of checking you should get it dialed in then can check weekly to verify it’s still dossing the correct amount
@pamkonen8593
@pamkonen8593 5 жыл бұрын
@@ReefDudes Thanks so much!!
@pamkonen8593
@pamkonen8593 4 жыл бұрын
I have a fluval m90 all in one tank, 2+ yrs old. Well established. I NEVER have to dose calcium, just soda ash & magnesium. Is that normal?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 4 жыл бұрын
Pam Konen what salt do you use and how often do you do water change? Could be elevated in your mix. What is your magnesium at?
@pamkonen8593
@pamkonen8593 4 жыл бұрын
@@ReefDudes I use instant ocean reef crystals, water change every 6 days.
@pamkonen8593
@pamkonen8593 4 жыл бұрын
Magnesium always is low....1170ish....
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 4 жыл бұрын
​@@pamkonen8593 Thats a little on the low side.. i try and keep mine 1250-1350ish if mag is too low it can mess with the alk/calcium balance.
@pamkonen8593
@pamkonen8593 4 жыл бұрын
@@ReefDudes so wht shud I focus on first? Shud i get all my paramiters good by hand dosing first?
@Harlzburg
@Harlzburg 4 жыл бұрын
Hey are you still using the same product for dosing on this one?!
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 4 жыл бұрын
For dosing? currently trying out esv
@Harlzburg
@Harlzburg 4 жыл бұрын
@@ReefDudes how are you liking it so far? I'm setting my new tank up mostly lps so I know I'm going to need to get into dosing eventually.
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 4 жыл бұрын
@@Harlzburg so far so good. i have done a ton of tank tours with people using it and they all seemed to love it so decided to try it :)
@Harlzburg
@Harlzburg 4 жыл бұрын
@@ReefDudes nice that's awesome! I havent actually heard of it
@nanoaquamania
@nanoaquamania 6 жыл бұрын
How high does the doser dose? Cool build by the way..
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Do you mean vertical height? I havent tested that but i could
@nanoaquamania
@nanoaquamania 6 жыл бұрын
ReefDudes yes, as mine too is a sumpless, so was planning on a doser.
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
Dosers make your life much easier! :)
@nanoaquamania
@nanoaquamania 6 жыл бұрын
ReefDudes true, so wanted to know before buying that would it pump to approx 40 inches height?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
I can test it for you next week but im pretty sure it wouldn't be an issue
@nicomills796
@nicomills796 6 жыл бұрын
best and quickest way to test for a busy life?
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
For alkalinity hanna checker amzn.to/2lgvaV3 I check that weekly (try to) and test the rest every few weeks.. this works once stable if your dosing equal parts. If a test and its not what i expect ill test the rest... if its what i expect then i dont bother test the rest as often :)
@ReefDudes
@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын
If you have some money to burn there is a number of automated testers that are now coming out into the market.. but they are not cheap.. most tend to be in the 800-1000 ish range
@nicomills796
@nicomills796 6 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion, thank you!
@kingsize986
@kingsize986 6 жыл бұрын
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