Superman
Member
Hi all,
I'm curious, I've been throwing in large amounts of ferts into my tank. Currently, I put in (not 100% sure of the formula stuff as not got the paper with me!)
Macro (3 x week)
16g MgSO4
12g KNO3
4g KH2PO4
Micro (2x week)
1g Trace
3g KSO4
I've been comparing that to others on this forum and it seems a bit heavy, considering I mainly have low dose plants (like crpyts and anubias) for my 2x 39W lights.
I would like to know how much of the ferts is left at the end of each week cos I don't want to be wasting the ferts. I don't want to leave no ferts in there, but would like to make sure I'm not wasting my money! But then I don't want to reduce my dosing and then algae starts again (argh!).
Is there any test kits? I guess I'd be able to use the a standard Nitrate kit for the Nitrate? I know they're not 100% accurate but would give me a decent indication right?
I'm curious, I've been throwing in large amounts of ferts into my tank. Currently, I put in (not 100% sure of the formula stuff as not got the paper with me!)
Macro (3 x week)
16g MgSO4
12g KNO3
4g KH2PO4
Micro (2x week)
1g Trace
3g KSO4
I've been comparing that to others on this forum and it seems a bit heavy, considering I mainly have low dose plants (like crpyts and anubias) for my 2x 39W lights.
I would like to know how much of the ferts is left at the end of each week cos I don't want to be wasting the ferts. I don't want to leave no ferts in there, but would like to make sure I'm not wasting my money! But then I don't want to reduce my dosing and then algae starts again (argh!).
Is there any test kits? I guess I'd be able to use the a standard Nitrate kit for the Nitrate? I know they're not 100% accurate but would give me a decent indication right?