LdIZzY
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Does anyone know a good all in 1 additive to add in the my reef tank? I'm trying to have the least possible management into my reef.
Phranque said:2-Part is 2 parts for a reason.... Unless you have a tank that consumes alk & calc at a perfectly equal rate, with an "all-in-one" you will eventually wind up overdosing one of the two.
I just started dosing because my digitata's & LPS's are alk hogs, but don't consume as much calcium, so I can adjust my daily dose of each as necessary.
I believe the one that is brought up most often is B-Ionic, but I'm making my own 2-part far cheaper (a gallon of each for a total of about $2). Generally the instructions are to use the exact same amount of both parts at all times, but there's a bunch of very experienced guys in my local club who vary the independent doses to fit their needs..... usually not more than about 10%-15%. It's just enough to slowly bring one level up without sending the other through the roof.