John Vinson Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I currently dose Fritz Aquatic's 2 parts (Alk and Calc) using my Apex and Neptune DOS setup. However, I'm thinking about switching to All For Reef, and was wondering if anyone else using an Apex/DOS setup has done something similar. I rarely do water changes anymore, and I've heard that the All For Reef will be better for reintroducing trace elements into the system. I'm curious how to setup the Apex to command the DOS to dose only one thing, but be based off of both the Alk/Calc readings. Thanks in advance for your help/advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandVib3s Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 14 minutes ago, John Vinson said: I currently dose Fritz Aquatic's 2 parts (Alk and Calc) using my Apex and Neptune DOS setup. However, I'm thinking about switching to All For Reef, and was wondering if anyone else using an Apex/DOS setup has done something similar. I rarely do water changes anymore, and I've heard that the All For Reef will be better for reintroducing trace elements into the system. I'm curious how to setup the Apex to command the DOS to dose only one thing, but be based off of both the Alk/Calc readings. Thanks in advance for your help/advice! Switch! Lol I'm going to. A4r has trace elements also. And comes in powder.form to make at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vinson Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, islandVib3s said: Switch! Lol I'm going to. A4r has trace elements also. And comes in powder.form to make at home. Oh Yeah, I'm definitely switching....I've been watching some BRS videos on it and apparently, you just need to setup the Apex/DOS to control for the desired Alk level (Calc an Mg will pretty much stay in line.....at least they say that they will LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandVib3s Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, John Vinson said: Oh Yeah, I'm definitely switching....I've been watching some BRS videos on it and apparently, you just need to setup the Apex/DOS to control for the desired Alk level (Calc an Mg will pretty much stay in line.....at least they say that they will LOL) Yeah, I'm going to run it with my avast kalk reactor so I'll just dial down on A4R. But it seems to be the best with trace elements and dosing needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Z Reef Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I kinda of wrote off A4R thinking it wasn’t as complete but after reviewing all the stuff in it…I stand corrected! Def covers all the trace stuff you’d need more or less. I typically use the values the reef moonshiners group tries to get to as a general guideline when it comes to dosing and the only thing I notice missing from A4R is the Rubidium, which technically isn’t necessary but is the reason I originally went with Seachem Reef fusion 1&2 (but I also AWC with Neomarine). I might just have to give it a whirl…need to do another ICP though and see how things are first. End of the day, maybe run a ATI ICP now, implement A4R and test after a month and see what it’s doing to all the elements. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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