Dosing Setup Help

incloud · 04/08/2018, 07:28 PM

Hey guys, I just got a BRS starter kit for calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium and have no idea how to get set up. It seems like you use the entire package for 1 gallon but doesn't seem right. And the calculator on BRS shows extremely high dosing for my load. 188ml seems a bit extreme for lightly stocked tank. Also in videos they state that a gallon can last up to a year. Not at 188ml a day. I'm lost somewhere and would really appreciate some insight from those familiar with dosing. I have the BRS kit and a Jebao dosing pump. Thanks!

neilp2006 · 04/08/2018, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by incloud

Hey guys, I just got a BRS starter kit for calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium and have no idea how to get set up. It seems like you use the entire package for 1 gallon but doesn't seem right. And the calculator on BRS shows extremely high dosing for my load. 188ml seems a bit extreme for lightly stocked tank. Also in videos they state that a gallon can last up to a year. Not at 188ml a day. I'm lost somewhere and would really appreciate some insight from those familiar with dosing. I have the BRS kit and a Jebao dosing pump. Thanks!

BRS online support would be my first stop- straight from the horses mouth, and no tweaks that others have used to adapt it to their system.

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incloud · 04/08/2018, 08:33 PM

Sounds like a good plan. I'll shout out tomorrow. Thanks!

LQT · 04/08/2018, 09:32 PM

BRS 2 part starter kit mixing instructions...

When you are ready, use the BRS Reef Calculator to know exactly how much to dose!

BRS Calcium Liquid Solution - Fill one of the 1-gallon mixing jugs 4/5 full of RO/DI or distilled water and then add the entire contents of 1 pouch into the container. Secure the cap on the container and shake it for about 10 seconds to help start the dissolving process. Remove the cap and fill the container the rest of the way with RO/DI or distilled water. Give the container a few more shakes and then let it sit until all the salts have dissolved before use.

BRS Soda Ash Liquid Alkalinity - Fill one of the 1-gallon mixing jugs 4/5 full of RO/DI or distilled water and then add the entire contents of 1 pouch into the container. Secure the cap on the container and shake it for about 10 seconds to help start the dissolving process. Remove the cap and fill the container the rest of the way with RO/DI or distilled water. Give the container a few more shakes and then let it sit until all the salts have fully dissolved before use.

BRS Magnesium Mix Solution - Fill one of the 1-gallon mixing jugs 1/2 full of RO/DI or distilled water and then add the entire contents of the package into the container. Secure the cap on the container and shake it for about 10 seconds to help start the dissolving process. Remove the cap and fill the container the rest of the way with RO/DI or distilled water. Give the container a few more shakes and then let it sit until all the salts have fully dissolved before use.

incloud · 04/08/2018, 10:20 PM

I read the instructions and thought it was strange that the packages made 1 gallon. Seems like a lot of mix. And the calculation I came up with would use a gallon in about 2 days. I can't imagine my tank with 2 fish, an RBTA and a Goniopora taking that much so I'm missing something.

LQT · 04/08/2018, 10:38 PM

What size tank do you have and what’s your Alk consumption?

incloud · 04/08/2018, 10:43 PM

65 display. 170 sump. 235 total system. Alk reads 9.8

LQT · 04/08/2018, 10:56 PM

what is your daily drop in Alkalinity? Right now it’s at 9.8. Do you know what it will be tomorrow at this time without supplementation?

incloud · 04/09/2018, 04:30 AM

I'm just starting and haven't supplemented. First test last night was 9.8 alk. So I presume by your comment that after my next test tonight the difference is the value that my tank uses and needs replenishing. If that's correct, I do believe that clears things up a lot. I have a tendency to way over think things.

04/08/2018, 07:28 PM	#1
incloud Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 125	Dosing Setup Help Hey guys, I just got a BRS starter kit for calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium and have no idea how to get set up. It seems like you use the entire package for 1 gallon but doesn't seem right. And the calculator on BRS shows extremely high dosing for my load. 188ml seems a bit extreme for lightly stocked tank. Also in videos they state that a gallon can last up to a year. Not at 188ml a day. I'm lost somewhere and would really appreciate some insight from those familiar with dosing. I have the BRS kit and a Jebao dosing pump. Thanks!

04/08/2018, 09:32 PM	#4
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	BRS 2 part starter kit mixing instructions... When you are ready, use the BRS Reef Calculator to know exactly how much to dose! BRS Calcium Liquid Solution - Fill one of the 1-gallon mixing jugs 4/5 full of RO/DI or distilled water and then add the entire contents of 1 pouch into the container. Secure the cap on the container and shake it for about 10 seconds to help start the dissolving process. Remove the cap and fill the container the rest of the way with RO/DI or distilled water. Give the container a few more shakes and then let it sit until all the salts have dissolved before use. BRS Soda Ash Liquid Alkalinity - Fill one of the 1-gallon mixing jugs 4/5 full of RO/DI or distilled water and then add the entire contents of 1 pouch into the container. Secure the cap on the container and shake it for about 10 seconds to help start the dissolving process. Remove the cap and fill the container the rest of the way with RO/DI or distilled water. Give the container a few more shakes and then let it sit until all the salts have fully dissolved before use. BRS Magnesium Mix Solution - Fill one of the 1-gallon mixing jugs 1/2 full of RO/DI or distilled water and then add the entire contents of the package into the container. Secure the cap on the container and shake it for about 10 seconds to help start the dissolving process. Remove the cap and fill the container the rest of the way with RO/DI or distilled water. Give the container a few more shakes and then let it sit until all the salts have fully dissolved before use. __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

04/08/2018, 10:38 PM	#6
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	What size tank do you have and what’s your Alk consumption? __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

04/08/2018, 10:56 PM	#8
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	what is your daily drop in Alkalinity? Right now it’s at 9.8. Do you know what it will be tomorrow at this time without supplementation? __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

04/08/2018, 08:33 PM	#3
incloud Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 125	Sounds like a good plan. I'll shout out tomorrow. Thanks!

04/08/2018, 10:20 PM	#5
incloud Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 125	I read the instructions and thought it was strange that the packages made 1 gallon. Seems like a lot of mix. And the calculation I came up with would use a gallon in about 2 days. I can't imagine my tank with 2 fish, an RBTA and a Goniopora taking that much so I'm missing something.

04/08/2018, 10:43 PM	#7
incloud Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 125	65 display. 170 sump. 235 total system. Alk reads 9.8

04/09/2018, 04:30 AM	#9
incloud Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 125	I'm just starting and haven't supplemented. First test last night was 9.8 alk. So I presume by your comment that after my next test tonight the difference is the value that my tank uses and needs replenishing. If that's correct, I do believe that clears things up a lot. I have a tendency to way over think things.