Hi,
i am currently planning a new 128 l Tank, placed in the mid tech area. This one needs an appropriate dosing routine.
In my current high tech setup, I use Estimative Index, finding myself fixing one issue after another. First Green Algae appeared, then GSA, then Green Water. And in the meanwhile I pump tons of ferts in a 54 l Scape. It seems as it would just not work out for me. Don't get me wrong, the tweaking is interesting and gives me a new view for the aquarium hobby. And that was the purpose of me jumping into the planted tank hobby. Little by little, I get fixed anything, so I feel a lot of success
Since I will be driving with a lot less tech (medium light most likely) within the new tank and choosing less demanding plants, I decided to take a lean approach. I found two options and wanted to ask if there are more and what experiences you have with those dosing routines:
1. PPS Pro:
This one seems to be pretty easy, but the low levels of phosphate are scaring me, since i had to fight GSA pretty hard. But if one increases the PO4, the K rises too. And this is pretty high anyways. Am I getting something wrong there?
2. Lean Estimative Index:
This dosing routine was created by Tom Barr to help people, who do not want to dose tons of ferts or change lots of water. Seems pretty good to me, but I am not 100 percent sure, if it will fit with higher levels of water changes (planning at least 40 to 50 percent weekly changes).
I would really appreciate your opinions on this topic
Have a nice day.
Best Regards
Dominik
i am currently planning a new 128 l Tank, placed in the mid tech area. This one needs an appropriate dosing routine.
In my current high tech setup, I use Estimative Index, finding myself fixing one issue after another. First Green Algae appeared, then GSA, then Green Water. And in the meanwhile I pump tons of ferts in a 54 l Scape. It seems as it would just not work out for me. Don't get me wrong, the tweaking is interesting and gives me a new view for the aquarium hobby. And that was the purpose of me jumping into the planted tank hobby. Little by little, I get fixed anything, so I feel a lot of success
Since I will be driving with a lot less tech (medium light most likely) within the new tank and choosing less demanding plants, I decided to take a lean approach. I found two options and wanted to ask if there are more and what experiences you have with those dosing routines:
1. PPS Pro:
This one seems to be pretty easy, but the low levels of phosphate are scaring me, since i had to fight GSA pretty hard. But if one increases the PO4, the K rises too. And this is pretty high anyways. Am I getting something wrong there?
2. Lean Estimative Index:
This dosing routine was created by Tom Barr to help people, who do not want to dose tons of ferts or change lots of water. Seems pretty good to me, but I am not 100 percent sure, if it will fit with higher levels of water changes (planning at least 40 to 50 percent weekly changes).
I would really appreciate your opinions on this topic
Have a nice day.
Best Regards
Dominik