macro from gregwatson - Fertilizing

**turtlehead** · 01-31-2005, 07:17 PM

http://www.gregwatson.com/proddetail...re%2DMix&cat=8 is that all three macros together? I'm currently dosing flourish and iron. if that's not right where can I get an all in one macro?

chubasco · 01-31-2005, 07:28 PM

Hi Turtlehead,
That is all 3 macros plus the traces (Plantex-B) in one whole shmear. I like to dose macros separately from the traces to better control ferting. You can
order the macros in separate packages, then use the Plantex-B (or TMG etc)
for your traces. YMMV, always,

Bill

**turtlehead** · 01-31-2005, 07:40 PM

well im currently dosing flourish for te

bharada · 01-31-2005, 07:47 PM

It's missing P (in the N-P-K) since the PMDD is based on a Phosphorus limited dosing.

Most do not recommend an all-in-one mixture since you can't make any adjustments with all the ingredients mixed together. The dynamics of a planted tank (especially a high light/tech tank) often requires you to tinker with your macro dosing levels so you want to have the N-P-K sources separated.

It takes marginally longer to dose, but allows for much more flexibility.

**John P.** · 01-31-2005, 07:58 PM

T-head--Bill's right. Get 1 lb. of each to start with. Or better yet, get 2 lbs of KNO3 and 1 lb of P & 1 lb of K.

My tank, for example, seems to be going light on the Nitrates right now (probably due to my Cherry Shrimp population explosion) and "normal" on the Phosophates. I'm also not dosing K separately because I'm trying to see how it affects my hair algae.

If I bought the all-in-one, I couldn't be this adaptive. See?

**turtlehead** · 01-31-2005, 08:12 PM

I see, I want it to be convient though and not too messy, can I mix it up and store it? what do you guys think for ADA brighty k lights?

chubasco · 01-31-2005, 08:14 PM

Yes, it is missing the mono potassium phosphate for the "P." Sorry, my bad.
Depending on the composition of your water, you may not have to dose with
Potassium Sulfate...still, it is nice to have around, just in case

Bill Ruyle

**turtlehead** · 01-31-2005, 08:24 PM

do I actually even need nkp since its provided in fish waste and food? and flourish has some of it?
I have riccia and hairgrass, dosing 1.5ml of flourish every monday and saturday, 1ml of iron wednesday
100% tap water

bharada · 01-31-2005, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by turtlehead

I see, I want it to be convient though and not too messy, can I mix it up and store it? what do you guys think for ADA brighty k lights?

You can dry dose all your macros. Just use the Fertilator to figure out what the amount is for the desired dosage for each. Order a set of mini measuring spoons from Greg when you order the macros.

bharada · 01-31-2005, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by turtlehead

do I actually even need nkp since its provided in fish waste and food? and flourish has some of it?
I have riccia and hairgrass, dosing 1.5ml of flourish every monday and saturday, 1ml of iron wednesday
100% tap water

Whether you need to dose macros is totally dependant on your tank setup. Low light with slow growing plant should be sustainable with just fish waste. Get above 2.5 wpg and you'll start to need CO2 and macro dosing (as well as the micros from Flourish/TMG/CSM+B).

With you growing hairgrass, it leads me to believe you're getting into a higher-light setup which will need supplemental dosing.