[chiahead]

I was wondering what Te or trace method people prefer. I know the Flourish is much more expensive, but what is better or more complete trace fert? Anyone ever mixed the csm-b and flourish/flourish iron to cut down on cost?

 

[chiahead]

Hi guys, I know flourish is a more complete fert, but the price is way more expensive. Plus its so low on iron you would have to add the flourish iron to cover. I was wondering if anyone has used the flourish and the combined with the CSM-b mainly for the iron? I found the 2l flourish bottles for 20 bucks, so I am going to try it and mix it with the CSM-b, i just want to know the mix %.

 

[chiahead]

what sort of dosing do u use on flourish? I have seen a wide range of figures some as high as 30 ml every 2 days. I have an 80 gallon tank.

 

[chiahead]

Hey gpodio when you dose your Flourish and Flourish Fe and vita do you do that all at once, or space it out through the week? I figured I should dose about 15ml due to the tank size difference. I am a little leary about dosing th Fe though-afraid of the algea outbreak it coulkd cause. I am dealing with a thread algea prob right now. What is in ur vita? DO you think I should dose more Flourish if I am uncomfortable dosing the extra Fe? Or should I just dose the Fe as well?

 

[chiahead]

Hi Greg Watson, I was surprized to see your post. I admire what you have done and the research I have found on the PMDD.Thanks. Just a question, what about the ingredients that are in Flourish that are not in CSM+B. I use this site as a reference:
http://www.gpodio.com/fert_table.asp

that link u posted has a list for addign 1 tablespoon of CSM+B and 1 tablespoon ok magnesium sulfate with water. Why do all the posts I see add Mg? What about calcium? Isnt the calcium/Magnesium ration supposed to be 4:1? Just curious as my substrate seems to psuh alot of Mg into it form the Eco and Onxy Sand. It also puts Ca in but not nearly as much and I think the plants comsume this more. Also, what are your thoughts on Aviel's post about the chelated ferts compared to the soluable or more avail form?

 

[chiahead]

Greg?