Reef Snow Questions.

[SteveMM62Reef]

I Made a Calcium chloride solution, 450 ml of RO/DI Water and 10 Tablespoon of Calcium Chloride. Let it set for Ten minutes, periodically shaking solution. I Dosed 6.5ml with 13 drops of MicroBacter7. I set the pumps to a ten minute Feed Cycle and let the wave pump run. Added the Reef Snow. My question are, the instructions weren’t very specific on the MicroBacter7, just said drops, but droppers are different, in the dispensing amounts. What are the Millimeters? Also how often do you dose? I’m trying this, because I’m repeatedly chasing Cyno. This also occurring in my Aquarium, I’m establishing Blue Plating Sponge.

 

[tbrown]

So you can do this as frequently as you want. Some do it daily(nightly), some weekly. I dose mine infrequently.

As far as MB7 goes, dose whatever your tank dosage is. I dose 2 teaspoons of calcium carbonate at a time mixed with 100 mL or so of water (I don't premix mine in large amounts, just the amount I'm using) and then add 5 mL of MB7 for a 70 gallon tank. I don't turn anything off typically but will turn off the return if I feed consecutively with the snow, but usually I feed first, then turn the return pump on, then run the snow.

One thing to keep in mind, some tanks (mine included) do show a small drop in alkalinity from precipitation when dosing calcium carbonate so keep an eye on your alkalinity levels if you start dosing frequently.

 

[saltyfins]

So you can do this as frequently as you want. Some do it daily(nightly), some weekly. I dose mine infrequently.

As far as MB7 goes, dose whatever your tank dosage is. I dose 2 teaspoons of calcium carbonate at a time mixed with 100 mL or so of water (I don't premix mine in large amounts, just the amount I'm using) and then add 5 mL of MB7 for a 70 gallon tank. I don't turn anything off typically but will turn off the return if I feed consecutively with the snow, but usually I feed first, then turn the return pump on, then run the snow.

One thing to keep in mind, some tanks (mine included) do show a small drop in alkalinity from precipitation when dosing calcium carbonate so keep an eye on your alkalinity levels if you start dosing frequently.

you should really monitor po4 if doing it that much/often. I've had it crash mine to 0, and almost wipe out my tank! Just be careful

 

[tbrown]

you should really monitor po4 if doing it that much/often. I've had it crash mine to 0, and almost wipe out my tank! Just be careful

True. MB7 says it lowers PO4. I have to dose phosphates anyway but if you're not dosing, definitely something to keep in mind

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

I Made a Calcium chloride solution, 450 ml of RO/DI Water and 10 Tablespoon of Calcium Chloride. Let it set for Ten minutes, periodically shaking solution. I Dosed 6.5ml with 13 drops of MicroBacter7. I set the pumps to a ten minute Feed Cycle and let the wave pump run. Added the Reef Snow. My question are, the instructions weren’t very specific on the MicroBacter7, just said drops, but droppers are different, in the dispensing amounts. What are the Millimeters? Also how often do you dose? I’m trying this, because I’m repeatedly chasing Cyno. This also occurring in my Aquarium, I’m establishing Blue Plating Sponge.

I presume you mean calcium carbonate?

 

[SteveMM62Reef]

I presume you mean calcium carbonate?

Yes, D*** Auto Correct.