2 part brands

[dhmx220]

I am currently using bionic 2 part and have been able to keep my levels where I want them, however I have to dose daily which is kind of a pain. Anyone else use a brand that you dont have to dose everyday? If so I may switch to that brand. My tank is just a 30 gallon.

 

[heathlindner25]

are you testing everyday?

 

[darren24]

I dose every day as well. I use Kent Tech CB A&B. Has worked fine for years but is a pain when we go on vacation and my friend has to come over every day....

 

[ralph atl]

I use 2 part from BRS, and dose 6 times a day using something simlar to this:

 

[ripped tide]

An MRC Cr-2 doesn't require daily anything. Matter o fact, I haven't messed with mine in 3 weeks...

Edit: Oops. For a 30 gallon, dosing pumps might be best. I doubt you'd need a ca reactor.


How much are you dosing daily?

 

[darth reefer]

Someone jump in if I'm wrong but if you want stability you're going to have to dose daily. Doesn't matter what brand you use.

 

[ralph atl]

Yes, you are CORRECT, however, ripped tide was suggesting a calcium reactor, which he later retracted due to size of tank...

 

[darth reefer]

Yeah I was talking about the original question about two part. I did see what ripped was saying about the reactor though. Wish I had one...

 

[ralph atl]

Darth Reefer;833131 wrote: Yeah I was talking about the original question about two part. I did see what ripped was saying about the reactor though. Wish I had one...

so yes, your tank will deplete ALK & calcium at a fairly constant rate which much be dosed at least daily...

mag, as long as it is in range, above 1300...not so much

minor elements are good to go with a decent weekly water change.......

 

[k3nnyp]

I would certainly recommend looking into dosing pumps and a controller. I have a RKL and BRS dosing pumps. They will set you back a few bills but IMO very much worth it. I debated for a while but eventually took the plunge and don't regret it. At times I wish I had a more upgraded controller but ultimately this one does everything I need and most of what I want. The price difference at the time wasn't worth it.

 

[dylpik27]

k3nnyP;833151 wrote: I would certainly recommend looking into dosing pumps and a controller. I have a RKL and BRS dosing pumps. They will set you back a few bills but IMO very much worth it. I debated for a while but eventually took the plunge and don't regret it. At times I wish I had a more upgraded controller but ultimately this one does everything I need and most of what I want. The price difference at the time wasn't worth it.

+1
I've purchased the same over time and have the same opinion.