I'm at a stage where the final piece of the equation to my first 'proper' planted tank is the fert dosing. I have, I think, all the other equipment I need to set up (apart from plants).
After having read the guides on the form and James' Planted Tank I think I have an idea of how much I need to dose, but would really appreciate confirmation that the amounts are ok:
The tank is a Fluval Venezia 350 which has a water capacity of 297 litres.
I used James' dosing calculator for a 300 litre tank: http://www.theplantedtank.co.uk/calculator.htm
Potassium Nitrate (KN03): 200 grams dissolved in 1000ml of water, of which 20ml = 8.17 ppm (3 x per week)
Potassium Phosphate (KH2PO4): 200 grams dissolved in 4000ml of water, of which 20ml = 2.33 ppm (3 x per week)
Trace mix solution: 15 grams dissolved in 250 ml distilled water 0.5 ml Normal Hydrochloric Acid), 15ml trace solution 3 x per week
Should I be adding anything else (easy carbo etc)? I'd like to order everything together from aqua essentials.
The set up is as follows (I'm using tap water):
Lighting: 94w of T5HO lighting (I have another 2x39w of T5HO if more lighting is required)
CO2: Aquamas regulator with solenoid, supply from FE. DIY external reactor, also have a Rhinox 5000 if required
Substrate: Eco-Complete
Filtration: Fluval FX5
Flow: I have a couple of power-heads if increased circulation i required
Heat: Hydor 300 external heater
Thanks
After having read the guides on the form and James' Planted Tank I think I have an idea of how much I need to dose, but would really appreciate confirmation that the amounts are ok:
The tank is a Fluval Venezia 350 which has a water capacity of 297 litres.
I used James' dosing calculator for a 300 litre tank: http://www.theplantedtank.co.uk/calculator.htm
Potassium Nitrate (KN03): 200 grams dissolved in 1000ml of water, of which 20ml = 8.17 ppm (3 x per week)
Potassium Phosphate (KH2PO4): 200 grams dissolved in 4000ml of water, of which 20ml = 2.33 ppm (3 x per week)
Trace mix solution: 15 grams dissolved in 250 ml distilled water 0.5 ml Normal Hydrochloric Acid), 15ml trace solution 3 x per week
Should I be adding anything else (easy carbo etc)? I'd like to order everything together from aqua essentials.
The set up is as follows (I'm using tap water):
Lighting: 94w of T5HO lighting (I have another 2x39w of T5HO if more lighting is required)
CO2: Aquamas regulator with solenoid, supply from FE. DIY external reactor, also have a Rhinox 5000 if required
Substrate: Eco-Complete
Filtration: Fluval FX5
Flow: I have a couple of power-heads if increased circulation i required
Heat: Hydor 300 external heater
Thanks