Can i start dosing All for Reef, as my tank is cycling?
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No. There isn't anything in a new tank that is consuming the elements you want to replace. You probably can get buy with regular water changes for the first year.Can i start dosing All for Reef, as my tank is cycling?
WhyCan i start dosing All for Reef, as my tank is cycling?
No. As I said in your other identical thread, you don’t dose until you have something consuming alk, calcium, mag, etc. It makes zero sense. Put the AFR in the closet for a few months. Test alkalinity and calcium every few days. Eventually you will see the alkalinity start decreasing. That’s when you start dosing.Can i start dosing All for Reef, as my tank is cycling?
Ok thank you it’s my 1st tank so I’ve been reading a lot and probably getting a little to excited about it.No. There isn't anything in a new tank that is consuming the elements you want to replace. You probably can get buy with regular water changes for the first year.
I suggest you slow down and let your tank finish cycling first.
Ok understood, thank you it’s my 1st tank so just excited about itNo. As I said in your other identical thread, you don’t dose until you have something consuming alk, calcium, mag, etc. It makes zero sense. Put the AFR in the closet for a few months. Test alkalinity and calcium every few days. Eventually you will see the alkalinity start decreasing. That’s when you start dosing.
We have all been there. I suggest reading a bit more about the purpose of dosing rather than how to do it.Ok thank you it’s my 1st tank so I’ve been reading a lot and probably getting a little to excited about it.
Sweet thank you !!We have all been there. I suggest reading a bit more about the purpose of dosing rather than how to do it.
This is a great read:
The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 2: What Chemicals Must be Supplemented