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06-13-2006, 04:08 PM
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Dosing Recomendations
Alright, I need a dosing pump, one that is quiet and obviously the cheaper the better
TIA.
-Ryan
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06-13-2006, 04:11 PM
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Why are you dosing and what?
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06-13-2006, 04:16 PM
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06-13-2006, 05:41 PM
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I don't doase anything. I don't have any experience with reefs, but I have read a lot on this forum and folks say regular PWC should keep your levels up, but I could be wrong.
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06-13-2006, 05:47 PM
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That would normally work, but i use Instant Ocean only and it only bumps my levels up to 160, i need 400-450...and I very comfortable for the 9 years Ive been in the saltwater hobby.
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06-13-2006, 05:55 PM
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Ok, sorry, lol! Don't they have IO "reef salt".....Anyway, I'll let the more experienced jump in adn help....
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06-13-2006, 08:23 PM
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I dont dose and rely on PWC with oceanic and calcium stays at 400-450. I also have had my reef 9 yrs. If you are doing PWC every week and calcium is only 160 you`ve got some bum salt. I ussually dont reccomend it but you need to change if that`s all your getting out of your salt mix.
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06-13-2006, 08:28 PM
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I've been using Oceanic also and do supplement. My Ca is at like 465. Try switching over to see if it helps you at all. Mine was really low also when I was using IO. It was around 300. The Oceanic really made a difference.
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06-14-2006, 12:29 AM
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hmm, I'll order some of that oceanic stuff you guys talk to highly about...
thanks guys! 
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06-14-2006, 03:04 AM
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i have been using IO for a while and my calcum is through the roof at 520
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06-14-2006, 03:10 PM
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i use Instant Ocean only and it only bumps my levels up to 160, i need 400-450
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I've been using IO for years. IO tests at 340-350ppm CA right out of the box. Adding some CA to your fresh saltwater is a good way to solve this. If your tank water is reading 160 you need to bring that up w/ an additive. PWC's would take a very long time and a lot of hassle to correct that low a number w/ any salt mix.
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hmm, I'll order some of that oceanic stuff you guys talk to highly about
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Be cautious. Changing salt mixes can/will stress animals especially inverts. If you do switch do it gradually through small PWC's.
FWIW I don't like Oceanic!
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Originally Posted by roka64
dont they have IO "reef salt"
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Yes-IO Reef Crystals. I just got a bucket of it. It test the same on CA as regular IO.
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06-14-2006, 03:22 PM
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Does CC add to calcium? I'm just curious since that is really what CC is...a lot of calcium buildup....right?
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06-14-2006, 05:02 PM
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AFAIK no. Only when the PH falls below a certain level will the carbonates dissolve into the water and boost the Alk/Ph. It's not just CC- aragonite sand, LR will also do this.
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06-14-2006, 05:07 PM
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OK, thanks MT!!!
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