How to dose supplements in nano tank?

[Fungus]

I need to raise my pH from 7.8 and alk from 3.5 mEq/mL in my 10 gal using Seachem Marine Buffer. It was recommended that I should add 1/7 the manufacturer's dosage at 7X frequency to minimize spikes in water condition. Is this necessary in your experience? The recommended dosage is 1nc/day until pH levels off at 8.3 followed by weekly doses to maintain.

I also introduced phosban to reduce phos from 3.0 mg/L. Since then the water has become slightly cloudy and I'm wondering if the phosban is causing precipitation.

Some of the tank inhabitants are looking unhappy, so I want to correct it soon. Any help is appreciated.

 

[Jhart]

Dosing is pretty dangerous in a nano and IMO shouldn't be done. Are u doing weekly water changes? Even if you ro/di unit is lowering your ph your salt mix should bring it back up. I think it's another issue...have you tested for nitrites, nitrates? High levels of waste will lower your ph. Really need all the info on your setup, stock, and updated test results.

 

[Fungus]

I'm aware that supplementing a nano tank risks sudden changes in water conditions. The reason I want to do it here is that my pH is low. Even with regular PWC, it doesn't correct itself because a fresh prep of saltwater to SG=1.023 has pH 8.0 using Oceanic mix.
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Nitrates are 10 mg/L, phos 3.0 mg/L, pH 7.8 (without dosing), alk 3.5 mEq/mL, Ca 405-475 mg/L.

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[Jhart]

Call me dumb but isn't 1/7 w/a 7X frequency the same as one normal dose? Dividing one dose into 7 over a period of one day won't make much of a diff. The change is still going to be pretty sharp even if it's spread out over hours. I would do the dosage according to the instructions, ofcourse math it down to your size tank. LFS advice is not very wise IMO.

 

[melosu58]

I use Oceanic and it will provide all the dosing necessary for a nano tank. You`ll be OK.

 

[Karlos69]

I sure like the new salt salinity salt solved all my cal,mg and ph problems

 

[Karlos69]

I'm aware that supplementing a nano tank risks sudden changes in water conditions. The reason I want to do it here is that my pH is low. Even with regular PWC, it doesn't correct itself because a fresh prep of saltwater to SG=1.023 has pH 8.0 using Oceanic mix.
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Nitrates are 10 mg/L, phos 3.0 mg/L, pH 7.8 (without dosing), alk 3.5 mEq/mL, Ca 405-475 mg/L.

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Was thinking how much surface agitation do you have the more you have the higher the ph

 

[0o.Kelsey.o0]

I agree, I would not dose a nano tank. Weekly water changes will keep everything fine, a ph of 7.8 is completely normal and i would not worry about it.