Satsumas
Aquarium Advice FINatic
I recieved my order of ferts and plants the other day- KNO3, K2S04 and Flourish, Bacopa and HC. I was going to order some KH2P04 aswell but it was out of stock.
I have just planted my tank with HC, Bacopa and some Elodea Densa and i am now wandering when to dose? (The tank's a 20gal long with a 96W CF light fixture)
I was given this dosing schedule as a starter but it's always good to get a second opinion, so how does it look?
Also as a complete newbie to EI and ferts altogether it seems a little daunting. How do i measure out 1/32 of a teaspoon?!
Also how do i put the powder in the tank? I would've thought that you get some tank water in a glass, put the right amount of powder in, stir, then pour into the flow of water.
Here's the suggested dosing regime.
1/8 tsp KNO3 - potassium nitrate {3 x week}
1/32 tsp KH2PO4 - mono potassium phosphate {3 x week}
1/32 tsp K2SO4 - potassium sulfate {3 x week}
1/32 tsp or 2ml Trace {3 x week on off days}
50% water change
How i assume it goes like this...
(minus the KH2PO4 which i will order asap)
MONDAY
KNO3
KH2PO4
K2S04
TUESDAY
Flourish
WEDNESDAY
KNO3
KH2PO4
K2S04
THURSDAY
Flourish
FRIDAY
KNO3
KH2PO4
K2S04
SATURDAY
Flourish
SUNDAY
50% Water Change
Saturday is today so i guess i'll start with flourish?!
TIA
I have just planted my tank with HC, Bacopa and some Elodea Densa and i am now wandering when to dose? (The tank's a 20gal long with a 96W CF light fixture)
I was given this dosing schedule as a starter but it's always good to get a second opinion, so how does it look?
Also as a complete newbie to EI and ferts altogether it seems a little daunting. How do i measure out 1/32 of a teaspoon?!
Also how do i put the powder in the tank? I would've thought that you get some tank water in a glass, put the right amount of powder in, stir, then pour into the flow of water.
Here's the suggested dosing regime.
1/8 tsp KNO3 - potassium nitrate {3 x week}
1/32 tsp KH2PO4 - mono potassium phosphate {3 x week}
1/32 tsp K2SO4 - potassium sulfate {3 x week}
1/32 tsp or 2ml Trace {3 x week on off days}
50% water change
How i assume it goes like this...
(minus the KH2PO4 which i will order asap)
MONDAY
KNO3
KH2PO4
K2S04
TUESDAY
Flourish
WEDNESDAY
KNO3
KH2PO4
K2S04
THURSDAY
Flourish
FRIDAY
KNO3
KH2PO4
K2S04
SATURDAY
Flourish
SUNDAY
50% Water Change
Saturday is today so i guess i'll start with flourish?!
TIA