Originally Posted by
markykoi
I think I need master Soggy to answer you with this sir. hehehe WARNING: Nosebleed ni nga topic. Hangtod karon nosebleed gihapon ko.
Nag home brew ko nga ferts but gahi kog ulo, dili gihapon ko kamao. hahaha lisod man gud. Daghan kaayo styles sa pag dose when using home brew.
Sa akong experience before, I was using EI method (Estimative Index). Kang Tom Barr ni siya nga method.
Mao ni siya nga fertilization sa water column everyday but on weekends mag 30-50% waterchange ka. Gikan sa word "estimative", walay precise jud, gi excess niya ang nutrients everyday and ang waterchange sa weekend would reset everything on the tank para mag sugod naka balik nig sunod semana.
Duha ni ka primary fertilizers... imung MACRO ( N P K) and the MICRO (trace elements).
N is for Nitrogen
P for Phosphorous
K is for Potassium
Trace Elements, examples are your CSM+b, iron, etc.
Kani nga method kay works best with High Light setup nga planted kay diri kusog mu suyop ang plants ug nutrients.
Share ko sa notes sa mypalhs nga website, credits to them on this:
General Dosing Guideline for High Light and Well Planted Aquariums
(wolfenxxx):
10- 20 Gallon Aquariums
+/- 1/8 tsp KN03 (N) 3x a week
+/- 1/32 tsp KH2P04 (P) 3x a week
+/- 1/32 tsp (2ml) Trace Elements 3x a week
50% weekly water change
20-40 Gallon Aquariums
+/- 1⁄4 tsp KN03 3x a week
+/- 1/16 tsp KH2P04 3x a week
+/- 1/16 tsp (5ml) Trace Elements 3x a week
50% weekly water change
40-60 Gallon Aquariums
+/- 1/2 tsp KN03 3x a week
+/- 1/8 tsp KH2P04 3x a week
+/- 1/8 (10ml) Trace Elements 3x a week
50% weekly water change
60 – 80 Gallon Aquariums
+/- 3/4 tsp KN03 3x a week
+/- 1⁄4 tsp KH2P04 3x a week
+/- 1⁄4 tsp (20ml) Trace Elements 3x a week
50% weekly water change
100 - 125 Gallon Aquarium
+/- 1 1/2 tsp KN03 3x a week
+/- 1⁄2 tsp KH2P04 3x a week
+/- 1⁄2 tsp (30ml) Trace Elements 3x a week
50% weekly water change
Example Dosing Regime for 29 Gallon:
Note: K2SO4 is not required for dosing unless you need the extra Potassium (K). This K is found in KN03 and KH2P04. Dosing these two according to above will yield sufficient K levels. Therefore, one will be fine dosing only KN03 and KH2P04, and Plantex. If one needs to increase their K levels with K2S04, add the same measured amount as KH2P04. For example, if one is dosing 1/2 tsp of KH2P04, then dose 1/2 tsp of K2S04. In true regards to EI, added excess K is not detrimental in any event.
EI target ranges
CO2 range 25-30 ppm
NO3 range 5-30 ppm
K+ range 10-30 ppm
PO4 range 1.0-2.0 ppm
Fe 0.2-0.5ppm or higher
GH range 3-5 degrees ~ 50ppm or higher
KH range 3-5
Providing optimal CO2 levels of at least 30 ppm are necessary for plants to prosper and out-compete algae. If algae issue arise, remove all visible algae and infected leaves. Recheck CO2 levels, and possibly reduce and adjust the lighting period.
Direct dry dosing into the tank is perfectly fine. Many dosing straight into the tank, or they dissolve each chemical in water before adding.
Making a Liquid Stock of Plantex CSM+B is more often mixed into a bulk liquid solution since some find it more convenient to dose their trace elements this way. The recipe for this solution is 1 tablespoon to 250ml water is equivalent to: 20 ml = 1/4 teaspoon of dry Plantex. This solution is stored in refrigerators to prevent mold from forming within the container. For making stock solutions for NPK refer here for a resourceful conversion calculator.
Again, mao ni akong gamit sa una. karon DAGHAN na kaayo ready made fertilizers which I would recommend para dili labad sa ulo. hehehe
Naay laing method called PMDD formula ug PPS - Pro which I am not familiar and haven't tried. You can research on it sir. NOSEBLEED pud na. hahaha
Again, let me reiterate, no planted aquariums are the same. Lain2x jud outcome.
God bless and good luck sa ferts.
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