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EI questions for 55g

Discussion in 'CO2 Enrichment' started by punky, Mar 12, 2007.

  1. punky

    punky Junior Poster

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    Hi, I'd like to start dosing using EI method in my 55g but I'd like to dissolved the chemicals in water before dosing (i.e no dry dosing). I just read the article regarding EI and know the amount of chemicals but in how much ml of water should I dissolve them? Also how much ml should I then dose daily? I have no problems regarding the chelated mix.

    Thanks :)
     
    #1 punky, Mar 12, 2007
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    The simple method is to dry measure each day's dosing and premix with water just before adding. Just dip a cup into the tank to get some water, mix in your powders, and pour it back in.

    Otherwise, there have been a few threads around for getting a specific mL of dissolved ferts will get you 1ppm of nutrient x per 10 gallons of water, etc.
     
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    You can take a week's worth of EI chemicals, mix them in separate bottles etc.

    Add like 500mls of water with 1.5 teaspoons of KNO3 for example(3x 1/2 teaspoon for a week).

    Add 500mls/3 three times a week. Or 167mls 3x a week.

    Same type of thing for KH2PO4 and GH if you want/need.

    Regards,
    Tom Barr
     
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    Ok let me see if I got you right. I mix 500ml per chemical (for a week) and then dose 1/3 of the amount according to the schedule. Is that correct? I do not need GH since my water has already got more than enough.

    Thanks.
     
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    You got it.
    Careful about assuming there's plenty of GH. It maybe all Ca and no Mg.
    Or the reverse, although that is rare. So add a bit of MgSO4(epsom salt), maybe 1/4 teaspoon once a week just in case.

    Regards,
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    In fact yes it is calcium most. I add epsom salt.

    Thanks for the replies.
     
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