Dry ferts dosing

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kenshinH

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Hi guys i have a question about dry ferts dosing regimens, ive been following the EI method (60-80gals) 3 x week dosing for i think a month now, im not sure if i am doing the right regimen (3x week) or i am dosing too much ferts. what do you think?


I have a 75gal heavily planted tank
Plants:
java fern
swords
melon swords
annubias
green cabomba
ludwigia
wisteria
willow leaf hygro
couple of dying amazon frogbit LOL...

Lighting
Odyssea T5 HO dual 54w each

Dosing Excel everyday
 

jpappy789

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Hard to say either way...the EI method isn't set in stone. Are the plants doing well? Any signs of algae? If it aint broke, don't fix it.

I will say that eventually Excel at full dosage will get a bit pricey for a tank that size. Have you looked into pressurized? Not cheap upfront, but everyone says its worth it in the end.
 

kenshinH

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Hard to say either way...the EI method isn't set in stone. Are the plants doing well? Any signs of algae? If it aint broke, don't fix it.

I will say that eventually Excel at full dosage will get a bit pricey for a tank that size. Have you looked into pressurized? Not cheap upfront, but everyone says its worth it in the end.
theres a little bit of algae





A 500ml of excel last me 2 months, i m searching at craigslist for a used C02 system but no luck, is their a complete C02 system for $150 -$200 range??
 

Slappy*McFish

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I always buy Excel by the 2 liter, myself. Much more economical in the long run.
 

Slappy*McFish

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do you dose everyday?
Yes, I try to make it a point to dose daily, but a missed day here and there will not have a negative impact on the overall health of the plants.
 
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