Jesse Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I've always used BRS 2-part for dosing my systems. What do you dose your tank, and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Still deciding what I will use when the time comes. Like the idea of balling, but still up in the air. Anxious to see what others post here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap reefer Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Kalkwasser occasionally in my ato..and carbon in my reactor...other than that nothing else...k.i.s.s....used to dose auquavitro fuel but found no positive effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Fraggenstien Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I recently switched from CA reactor to BRS 2 Part. Currently dosing about 65 mL of each a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Dosing 8 ml of Bionic's 2 part. Going to purchase their magnesium on payday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Use BRS 2 part. Very simple to use and seeing good results . Currently dose by hand but eventually will get the Dosers going. About 45 ml. per day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtamorrow Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I don't dose anything. Small WC every 2 weeksSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazylivin Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 BRS Ca, Alk, Mag here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Is there nobody else out there making bulk CA, Alk, and Mag like BRS does? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Fraggenstien Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 25 minutes ago, Jesse said: Is there nobody else out there making bulk CA, Alk, and Mag like BRS does? I think plenty of people make their own. Google "Randy's Recipe" - Sounds far cheaper, but not worth the hassle or the potential for issue to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 10 minutes ago, Dr.Fraggenstien said: I think plenty of people make their own. Google "Randy's Recipe" - Sounds far cheaper, but not worth the hassle or the potential for issue to me. yeah I agree. I just like to look at other options. BRS two part has worked great but price has doubled at well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 6 hours ago, Dr.Fraggenstien said: I think plenty of people make their own. Google "Randy's Recipe" - Sounds far cheaper, but not worth the hassle or the potential for issue to me. @Craig was using it at one point. I would be too afraid of bad stuff getting in the system but it works for a lot of people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Worked great for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefnuts(419) Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I'm bout to start dosing brs 2 part drip method Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedout900 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I use Brs 2 part.100ml per day via Apex DOS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptnspanky Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I use brs 2 part and brs kalkwasser. but I'm working on getting the calcium reactor going. On 4/5/2017 at 0:44 PM, Dr.Fraggenstien said: I recently switched from CA reactor to BRS 2 Part. Currently dosing about 65 mL of each a day. whyd you do away with the calcium reactor in favor of 2 part? seems the reactor would be the better option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Fraggenstien Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 The simple answer is I broke my reactor maintaining it. The complicated aspect is I was considering switching to 2 part anyway for a couple of reasons: - It is hard to keep the reactor from trapping debris which could be cause for excess NO3. - It is hard to maintain precision without expensive equipment, and this equipment requires regular maintenance. Specifically effluent rate via variable rate peristaltic pump and pH control of CO2. Of course I'm learning that two part has some headache as well (mixing, etc) but, so far, I'm much more comfortable at testing that my parameters are where they are supposed to be. The reactor was a bit trickier to keep dialed in. I still have all of my reactor equipment though and could switch back if I wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptnspanky Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Interesting, well that gives me some things to keep in mind once ive got mine set up. Im just burning through so much 2 part that seems to make sense for me to go the reactor routeSent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flounder Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Bringing this back to life as this information is ancient. Reached a point where weekly 20gallon (10%) WC isn't keeping up with demand. Also have extremely low nitrate and thinking a weekly 10gallon change would help. Sounds like the BRS 2 part was a fan favorite last year, is this still the hot item? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Im using B-ionic alk and calcium. It doses trace elements as well, which might help keep things stable with smaller/no water changes. Flounder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 I switched to ATI essentials which is a 3 part system that includes all trace elements also. I like the system and it does keep my major numbers very stable. The more I read about the subject it really seems that every tank is different when it comes to consumption of trace elements. This is where outside testing comes in to fine tune these things if one desires. All that said there are a large number of tanks that run just fine with the BRS do it yourself elements and nothing special on the trace elements, and they get way better growth than I even dream of at this point. So I can’t really say how important all these little pieces are. I think they are somewhat important, but lots of people had good results dosing before most of us ever heard of vanadium and molybdenum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flounder Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Muttley000 said: vanadium and molybdenum! Got that once in college, some penicillin and I was good to go. Muttley000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachegg Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I just started dosing ATI 3 part. I'm still dialing in my dosing amount. On up side it's not very expensive and seems to have very good reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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