Here is a little more info on Prodibio if you all are interested...
After talking to several knowledgeable people, this seems to be the best dosing regimen for the typical system. This is what I used to start:
6 week Initial Nutrient Reduction Phase:
Week 1:
Wednesday
BioDigest 1amp per 50 gallons (This higher overdose is for the very first day only, some people even do 1amp per 15 gallons)
Saturday
Bioptim 1amp per 50 to 100gallons
Week 2:
Wednesday
BioDigest 1amp (treats up to 250 gallons)
Saturday
Bioptim 1amp per 50 to 100 gallons
Week 3:
Wednesday
BioDigest 1amp (treats up to 250 gallons)
Saturday
Bioptim 1amp per 50 to 100 gallons
Week 4...,5...,6....
...continue this process for apprx 6 weeks until nutrient levels drop. Notice you are dosing the ampoules once per week, just on different days during the same week. Do NOT use Reefbooster during this initial 6 week nutrient reduction phase.
After week 6 Pintail Nutrient Reduction Phase, your 'real' more long-term dosing regimen begins.
Nutrient Reduction Long-Term maintenance Phase
Week 1: BioDigest (1 amp treats up to 250g)
ReefBooster
Week 2: BioOptim (1amp treats apprx 50-100gallons)
Week 3: BioDigest (1 amp treats up to 250g)
ReefBooster
Week 4: BioOptim (1amp treats apprx 50-100gallons)
....so on and so forth.
The ReefBooster is simply 'nutrients' and "food" for the tank. If you are noticing your corals lightening up too much try using the ReefBooster once a week, instead of once every other week. On the same note, if you have hair algae, brown corals, diatoms, etc. there is absolutely no reason for you to be using ReefBooster in the tank. Wait until the nutrient levels are low enough before using the Reef Booster.
It's important to note that you need a solid skimmer for this system to work efficiently and effectively. If you have a cheesy hang-on the back skimmer, chances are that this type of system won't work out well.
Remember, this is a long-term regimem. Don't except result in a couple weeks, it'll take a good 2-3 months before you start noticing dramatic results. Since this is a long-term regimine, it's most economical to purchase the 30 vial containers of the BioDigest, Bioptim and Reefbooste
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09-29-2009, 07:23 PMPost #1: dejavu
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09-29-2009, 10:56 PMPost #2: Mike
That is true about long term commitment to see results with any of these bacterial driven systems. I just backed down on the MB7 tonight a few ml's myself. Not seeing to much lightening but I wnat to dose as little as possible in terms of amounts.
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09-30-2009, 06:33 PMPost #3: Mike
Tested NO3 today and it is clear on the salifert kit (which usually detects trace when the Elos kit is reading 0.00). I added another fish today (a small six line) and I think it is time to step up the feeding.
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09-30-2009, 09:02 PMPost #4: Mike
Finally have all eight dosing pump functional now :)
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09-30-2009, 09:04 PMPost #5: speedstarHow often are you having to change the rubbers? is the product that hard on them like Kalk?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike
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09-30-2009, 09:20 PMPost #6: Mike
maybe yearly
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10-07-2009, 02:58 PMPost #7: speedstar
What is the consensus of starting to dose vodka without MB7 (till it arrives)
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10-07-2009, 03:24 PMPost #8: schminksbro
I would wait. That way you can follow the recomendations as far as getting your bacteria base started. It will lessen your chances of cyano and such that can bloom with the addition of carbon. The MB7 should out compete it.
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10-07-2009, 03:49 PMPost #9: speedstar
you forget how impatient I am. I ran only vodka for 2 years previously had the occasional snot crap.
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Originally Posted by schminksbro
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10-07-2009, 07:48 PMPost #10: schminksbro
Yeah, I carbon dosed prior to going to a full probiotic system. I think you can avoid some issues though if you wait. May I suggest dosing yourself with vodka in the mean time?:drunk2::drunk:
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Originally Posted by speedstar