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wkndracer · 05-24-2009, 07:38 AM

ahhh, a response thank you hooha,
I speculated on doing this but stopped short of action because Edwards directions seemed very well defined until reading the FAQ page. So based on your response and the Excel spread sheets normal dosing includes two macro solutions? Seemed simple enough but my track record of turning wrong not right can’t be ignored. LOL If there’s four correct answers or four hundred with only one wrong choice I have a true knack.
This is my stumbling block in the PPS instruction. With regard to N,P,K Relationship Volume 2, Issue 1, page 2, paragraph 3, solution substitutions. The correct application would be if dosing the following from the Excel and tank size guidelines for a 75g tank; 4 ml SS, 8 ml PF, 1 ml Mg, 1 ml TE. After a week testing reveals a rise in NO3 then substitute 4mL of NF solution for the SS and continue dosing 8mL PF? The PF is still loaded with NO3. Also this application reads backward as written when compared to Edward’s example. In reading through the materials it made sense to me until adding the second macro formula in the FAQ and Excels.
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Example: If you see that nitrates are at excessively high levels than substitute SS solution for NF solution. If you see that phosphates are at excessive levels than substitute SS solution for PF solution. The number of ml used should remain the same as the SS solution being dosed prior to switching to the PF or NF solutions. The PF or NF solution should be continued until NO3 and PO4 ratios return to normal levels

Selecting PPS over the newer PPS pro was based on my tank history’s of rising nitrate levels. Large fish with moderate to high feeding levels so controlling NO3 and reducing water changes is the overall goal.

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wkndracer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Citrus County, Florida Posts: 126 iTrader Ratings: 0 Plant Points: 17000	Re: wkndracer trying to start with PPS classic ahhh, a response thank you hooha, I speculated on doing this but stopped short of action because Edwards directions seemed very well defined until reading the FAQ page. So based on your response and the Excel spread sheets normal dosing includes two macro solutions? Seemed simple enough but my track record of turning wrong not right can’t be ignored. LOL If there’s four correct answers or four hundred with only one wrong choice I have a true knack. This is my stumbling block in the PPS instruction. With regard to N,P,K Relationship Volume 2, Issue 1, page 2, paragraph 3, solution substitutions. The correct application would be if dosing the following from the Excel and tank size guidelines for a 75g tank; 4 ml SS, 8 ml PF, 1 ml Mg, 1 ml TE. After a week testing reveals a rise in NO3 then substitute 4mL of NF solution for the SS and continue dosing 8mL PF? The PF is still loaded with NO3. Also this application reads backward as written when compared to Edward’s example. In reading through the materials it made sense to me until adding the second macro formula in the FAQ and Excels. Quote Example: If you see that nitrates are at excessively high levels than substitute SS solution for NF solution. If you see that phosphates are at excessive levels than substitute SS solution for PF solution. The number of ml used should remain the same as the SS solution being dosed prior to switching to the PF or NF solutions. The PF or NF solution should be continued until NO3 and PO4 ratios return to normal levels Selecting PPS over the newer PPS pro was based on my tank history’s of rising nitrate levels. Large fish with moderate to high feeding levels so controlling NO3 and reducing water changes is the overall goal.