dosing K2SO4

plah831

plah831

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How do you dose potassium sulfate? I bought a bag of the dry powder from Greg Watson and can't find instructions for how to use it. I read somewhere 1/4 tsp per 20 or 30 gallons. Does anyone know how much this increases K ppm?
 
And in my view that's one of the best around. Be sure and check the numbers for the other macros to balance the K you'll be adding to your tank.
I just dump my dry nutrients right into the tank and most of them dissolve before they hit the bottom of the tank.:) I distract the fish to the other end before dumping, but it really doesn't matter. Even if they go after the dry stuff and taste it, they just spit it out and go about their business.
Actually, over time mine have learned that 3X a week I throw this white crap in their tank and ignore it pretty much.

Len
 
Go to the link provided and then check out the Fertilizer section of the forums. Read up on the EI dosing method and it should give you a pretty good idea of dosing NPK and micros for your tank. =)
 
If you're following EI, then KSO4 is not needed as the K in KNO3 and KPO4 is more than adequate for the job. If, however you're using another N fert, use the fertilator.
 
It is very difficult to overdose K, but best to follow suggested dosages on the fertilator(link provided above). As long as you are doing a weekly water change and dose within the guidelines dosing both KNO3 and K2SO4 are fine.

A reminder to dose a balanced regimen or algae issues could result.

Len
 
I also add my dry ferts directly to the water.

On my 5 gal I just add it into the topfilter but my other tanks just go right in ...

i have to distract my fish though because my rainbows will eat anything and i dont think its a good idea to have fish eat Nitrate
 
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