What else should I dose (LMIII)

Logzor · 10/06/2008, 05:26 AM

After finding out the ATO precision module is independent of the main unit it means I can add one more pump to my LMIII. The main unit and extra module will control alk and calcium dosing.

So should I add one for:

1.Mag (even worth it?)
2. Lime water (just do this with ATO water?)
3. some sort of cultured live food (phyto, brine, etc?)
4. Chromoplex or some other micro food
5. Something else that is cheap and effective?

Any ideas would be great!!

an411 · 10/06/2008, 08:09 AM

I am interested in this also as I will be setting up my litermeter shortly

virginiadiver69 · 10/06/2008, 08:22 AM

The magnesium gets added so infrequently that I don't think it would be worth it. Live food like phyto would be a good idea so wouldn't using it for your top-off but that seems like overkill.

tkeracer619 · 10/06/2008, 08:36 AM

If you could free up two heads you could do an auto water changer =]

plyle02 · 10/06/2008, 09:11 AM

I vote for mag... Mag is so overlooked as far as testing goes, and does fall quicker than most think if there are inhabitants that require calcification. Depends what kind of tank you are running, all sps, I say mag all the way.....

Logzor · 10/06/2008, 03:50 PM

Thanks for the info. Is the best thing to just is use randys mag formula?

Are the dow flakes for mag and calcium still safe, rather, has the formula changed any?

10/06/2008, 05:26 AM	#1
Logzor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kenwood, Ohio Posts: 4,073	What else should I dose (LMIII) After finding out the ATO precision module is independent of the main unit it means I can add one more pump to my LMIII. The main unit and extra module will control alk and calcium dosing. So should I add one for: 1.Mag (even worth it?) 2. Lime water (just do this with ATO water?) 3. some sort of cultured live food (phyto, brine, etc?) 4. Chromoplex or some other micro food 5. Something else that is cheap and effective? Any ideas would be great!!

10/06/2008, 08:22 AM	#3
virginiadiver69 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Va. Posts: 4,400	The magnesium gets added so infrequently that I don't think it would be worth it. Live food like phyto would be a good idea so wouldn't using it for your top-off but that seems like overkill. __________________ Semi-aggressive mixed reef w/ shallow sand bed 96x30x27 310gal custom acrylic w/ ext. "fail safe" overflow 125gal sump/cryptic fuge w/ 6" DSB 3 400w Plus Rite 20k MH in Lumembrights 2 250w Plus Rite 20k MH in spider reflectors VHO actinic supplementation 2 Tunze wave boxes 2 Tunze 6060 in Tunze Rocks 2 Tunze 6125 Reeflo 250 skimmer Hammerhead return on OM 4 way Aqua controller lll Leviton power panel Deltec Eco-Cooler Randy's Two part 6.5 kw generator

10/06/2008, 08:36 AM	#4
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	If you could free up two heads you could do an auto water changer =] __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

10/06/2008, 09:11 AM	#5
plyle02 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake Helen, FL Posts: 5,526	I vote for mag... Mag is so overlooked as far as testing goes, and does fall quicker than most think if there are inhabitants that require calcification. Depends what kind of tank you are running, all sps, I say mag all the way..... __________________ Perry "Anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die" ~Buddha~ Current Tank Info: 50 Gallon AIO Cube, Aquamaxx WS-1 Skimmer, LED/ Hybrid 4x24 watt t5

10/06/2008, 08:09 AM	#2
an411 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Derby CT Posts: 2,861	I am interested in this also as I will be setting up my litermeter shortly

10/06/2008, 03:50 PM	#6
Logzor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kenwood, Ohio Posts: 4,073	Thanks for the info. Is the best thing to just is use randys mag formula? Are the dow flakes for mag and calcium still safe, rather, has the formula changed any?