Auto Dose setup

[njtiger24 aquariums]

OK guys. I got an auto doser for Christmas. Now I know I need to know how much of each element I am using up before I can configure the auto doser. I normally do my testing weekly and dose base on that. I'm now think I should test every day for two week to have a good base line. My question is during this two weeks of testing should I manual dose or not dose at all that two weeks?

Thanks
James

 

[saltkreep88]

What test kits do you have?

 

[njtiger24 aquariums]

What test kits do you have?

I currently test with API and Red Sea. I also have Salifure kits but using up the API and Red Sea first

 

[horseplay]

Dose the same amount you would manually and test weekly. Unless your tank consumes a lot of alk daily measurement is not necessary.

 

[downbeach]

If you have to manually dose go ahead and do it, but keep track of how much you're adding so you can calculate your ultimate dosage. WC's will have an impact as well, since you're adding/replenishing those elements with each WC. You can expect some trial and error with this process.

 

[njtiger24 aquariums]

If you have to manually dose go ahead and do it, but keep track of how much you're adding so you can calculate your ultimate dosage. WC's will have an impact as well, since you're adding/replenishing those elements with each WC. You can expect some trial and error with this process.

Thanks for the info man. I knew a water change would replenished so that why I am going to track numbers for two weeks (I do water change every other week). Also figure I would start with a low dose and keep on tracking to make sure I don't over dose. I just wasn't sure if I shouldn't dose at all during my two weeks of getting the numbers.