Trident controlled dosing with all for reef.

Veteran Reefer · Nov 19, 2021

All,

I am interested in what is the process to get on trident controlled dosing using all for reef. I'm planning on putting it in my DDR to be dosed along side ab+ but I'm not sure how to set it. Thoughts anyone?

PeterC99 · Nov 19, 2021

I used my trident to control my A4F by monitoring and controlling the Alk. I find that if I get the Alk stable with the dosing the Calc & Mg follow nicely.

Bigdog12b · Dec 1, 2021

I have been using Trident controlled dosing with All 4 Reef for about 6 months. I base all dosing off Alkalinity only and it keeps Ca and Mg in check with no problems.

Veteran Reefer · Dec 1, 2021

Does the trident ever read correct Ca? Mine never has seemed to and this is my second unit.

PeterC99 · Dec 1, 2021

Veteran Reefer said:
Does the trident ever read correct Ca? Mine never has seemed to and this is my second unit.

What Ca readings are you getting?

I’ve never had a problem with Trident Ca readings.

Bigdog12b · Dec 1, 2021

PeterC99 said:
What Ca readings are you getting?

I’ve never had a problem with Trident Ca readings.

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Here are my current readings and Ca has been stable. I will say that I just preformed the Trident service after I contacted them about my readings jumping around. My Teident is 2 years old and they let me in the Beta to rebuild. Since the rebuild my numbers have been rock solid. Before I was hitting like 600 Ca on occasion. Didn’t really pay attention since I knew it was probably off and the rebuild confirmed that.

Veteran Reefer · Dec 1, 2021

PeterC99 said:
What Ca readings are you getting?

I’ve never had a problem with Trident Ca readings.

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I frequently get readings in the low 600's it's very inconsistent.

Bigdog12b · Dec 1, 2021

Veteran Reefer said:
I frequently get readings in the low 600's it's very inconsistent.

I would contact Neptune support and if it’s due for maintenance that may be the problem. They were very helpful.

Waboss · Dec 1, 2021

Veteran Reefer said:
I frequently get readings in the low 600's it's very inconsistent.

Yeah, you should likely reach out to support.

With that being said, I just performed the DIY service on my Trident and noticed that the cuvette was "stained" from use over 2 years (it wipes out, so it can be cleaned) and that might have something to do with you inconsistent readings (incidentally, replacing that is part of the maintenance kit).