Reef Discussion

[ben burg]

hi guys thinking of starting up my own green water what fertiliser is every one using

 

[MagicJ]

Aquasol is a common one - I have been using it for a few months now.

 

[ben burg]

Ok thanks what rate do you mix it up at

 

[MagicJ]

Ok thanks what rate do you mix it up at

I should have known that would be your next question :p

For now, I will defer to @Dr. Schell

Yes I use Aquasol. I use about 1 tablespoon per 10L. However, I am famous for my 'bucket chemistry' so that is only an approximation.

I will explain my usage tomorrow....

 

[Fragalicious]

We use 1 tsp / 20lt as per the pack lol.

 

[MagicJ]

Further to my post yesterday, I use 4 or 5 small scoops of Aquasol in a 2 litre bottle with a bit more for a 3 litre bottle. My measurement process is probably less refined than that of @Dr. Schell.

The reason I am not concerned is that I have been using my nanno to feed my rotifers - the rotifers are subsequently removed from the water using a fine mesh before feeding to the clownfish larvae. So, none of the water actually makes it into my tanks.

You need to keep in mind that the fertiliser feeds the algae - if all of the fertiliser is not fully consumed by the nanno and you pour that into your tank then any nuisance algae in the tank will think it is Christmas :)

So, you need to try and reach a balance - too little fertiliser and the nanno will not mature properly - too much and you will be pouring phosphates etc into your tank.

A good discussion started here, including a good link by @Oceanarium - http://www.thereefuge.com.au/threads/growing-live-foods-for-corals.8983/#post-124682

 

[Oceanarium]

Manutec in South Australia manufacture a f2 gillard formula their brand name is 'ABOSOL'. The web site is a work in progress but you might be able to email them for a near by distributor of the product. http://healthyplantgrowth.com.au/index.php?p=1_22 Aquasonic sell F2 formula as well though only sell wholesale if you look on the LHS of the home page you can find a local distributor to you http://www.aquasonic.com.au/

Pete :)