jazzlvr123

Isn’t pps pro just a generalized solution to fit all aquariums? Wouldn’t one benefit more from using pps classic so you can measure the actual nutrient intake of your specific tank? rather than dosing some broad generalization of nutrients that aquarists assume will work in most tanks, for example not all tanks have the same PO4 intake, so tanks that require very high PO4 levels such as aquariums with a lot of Rotalas in it might not get sufficient PO4 levels from this pps "pro" dosing scheme while at the same time tanks that do not need much PO4 at all (such as echinodorus specialized tanks) might encounter algae problems because of excessive PO4 levels with the same dosing solution.

snickle

There is some truth to your statement. PPS-Pro will not work under all situations. It is designed for the general planted aquarium and should do well for most. When you start mentioning specialized tanks, then you introduce specialized requirements. Then yes, PPS classic is a better choice.

PPS-Pro is designed to be easy. Some of us prefer that. It is all a matter of effort. I use PPS-Pro on my 90G planted. With a DIY doser, I have good success with very little daily effort. On my 2.5G Nano, I use a different approach and spend a ton of time on it with very little success.

It is really about what your goal is.

Laith

You're probably right about this (except I've never had algae problems due specifically to high PO4 levels). I'm currently testing the PPS-Pro and find that it doesn't appear to contain enough PO4 for the tank I'm testing it on; was getting GSA which I never had before. I increased (actually doubled) the amount of PO4 in the PPS-Pro solution and the GSA didn't re-appear.

My opinion is that like any fert scheme, it may need some tweaking to fit one's own tank/requirements. I find it easier to tweak PPS-Pro than moving to a system that requires much testing to get the levels right.

But then again... I'm lazy!

Edward

Take a look at the other fertilizers, commercial and diy. They come as a set of multiple containers and a note saying it’s your problem now, dose whatever you want then dispose your toxic water because you will never be able to maintain reasonable nutrient levels for long.

PPS-Classic and PPS-Pro are the two most advanced aquatic fertilizers. Both can be used indefinitely without the risk of making water toxic and without water changes.

PPS-Classic grows the best and fastest plants but requires NO3 and PO4 weekly and Mg monthly testing. Some people especially aquascapers want system that is easy to use, doesn’t need testing and tweaking and works with all lights and substrates. It is PPS-Pro.



Thank you
Edward

reefcrawler

Thanks,
this thread is exactly what I need to solve many puzzles in my mind to plany my tank. great job and good information.

styderman

Is making the pps-pro solution in a 500ml bottle better than making it in a liter bottle? I just made a liter size bottle and my tanks just started to break out with silk algae and brown hair algae. I am going to make a 500ml bottle again. I switched cause I am to lazy to make the solution every month. What are your opinions?

dawntwister

I keep looking and looking and don't find the PPS-Pro formula. What is the formula? Was told rex grigs sells the firts for the forumula. He says water changes have to be done weekly using his ferts. PPS-Pro formula promotes little water changes. Thus I am confused.

Left C

The formula is in the very first post in this thread. Snickle listed it.

Anywho ... here it is again: