Making your own Molybdenum Additive

AcroporaUK · 01/31/2021, 12:24 PM

Hello

I wondered, could somebody please let me know what 'raw' product I can buy to make a molybdenum additive ?

I've seen advertised on ebay Pure Chelated Molybdenum 150mcg 100 Tablets, it says other ingredients Cellulose, magnesium stearate, cellulose & glycerin coating, stearic acid, silica, vegetable glaze.

2. Do you think this will dissolve in water ?

3. Do you think this will be suitable ?

4. I've got 4,200 litres of water, and need to increase from 0 to 12 micro gram. How do you think 1 tablet would correspond with the quantity I need to adjust the tank ?

5. Or is there a better product (would prefer not to use a propriety product ?

Many thanks thanks in anticipation.

Martin

Sk8r · 01/31/2021, 03:02 PM

Check your salt mix contents. It's probably already in there, along with a dozen other minor traces. Your water changes of 10% a week handle all that.

AcroporaUK · 01/31/2021, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sk8r

Check your salt mix contents. It's probably already in there, along with a dozen other minor traces. Your water changes of 10% a week handle all that.

The measurements are based upon a laboratory ICP analysis.

And I know that when I bring all of the elements up in accordance with the recommended levels, the corals look better.

AcroporaUK · 01/31/2021, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sk8r

Check your salt mix contents. It's probably already in there, along with a dozen other minor traces. Your water changes of 10% a week handle all that.

The measurements are based upon a laboratory ICP analysis.

And I know that when I bring all of the elements up in accordance with the recommended levels, the corals look better.

Thanks

Sk8r · 01/31/2021, 06:19 PM

Ok. Just checking. At that point I'll turn you over to somebody with much more than Chem 1.

01/31/2021, 12:24 PM	#1
AcroporaUK Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Rochester UK Posts: 127	Making your own Molybdenum Additive Hello I wondered, could somebody please let me know what 'raw' product I can buy to make a molybdenum additive ? I've seen advertised on ebay Pure Chelated Molybdenum 150mcg 100 Tablets, it says other ingredients Cellulose, magnesium stearate, cellulose & glycerin coating, stearic acid, silica, vegetable glaze. 2. Do you think this will dissolve in water ? 3. Do you think this will be suitable ? 4. I've got 4,200 litres of water, and need to increase from 0 to 12 micro gram. How do you think 1 tablet would correspond with the quantity I need to adjust the tank ? 5. Or is there a better product (would prefer not to use a propriety product ? Many thanks thanks in anticipation. Martin

01/31/2021, 03:02 PM	#2
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Check your salt mix contents. It's probably already in there, along with a dozen other minor traces. Your water changes of 10% a week handle all that. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

01/31/2021, 06:19 PM	#5
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Ok. Just checking. At that point I'll turn you over to somebody with much more than Chem 1. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.