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As this method has become popular, it also has had growth pains. 1. It was never meant to be applied rigidly. 2. It is a simple concept, provide...
Overview The Estimative Index (EI) is a straightforward method for providing nutrients for a planted tank. The idea behind EI is simply introducing...
How to Make NO3 and PO4 Reference Solutions Here's a way to make 10, 20, 30 and 40 ppm NO3 reference solutions: Add 1.631 g of KNO3 to 1 L...
In an agenda based biased support for non CO2 methods, Homer Simpson(not his real name) suggested some things that fused a few methods together to...
Many dosing methods suggest that they have some way of solving all your algae issues. Curiously, such methods also fail to address algae growth and...
While much of the attention and aquascape seen on the web focuses on CO2 enrichment in their methods, Diana Walstad presents an excellent argument...
A List of Recommended Levels and Parameters for Planted Tanks (1996) Steve Dixon and SFBAAPS conferred to write this article. This is a test kit...
I've been toying with a few ideas that are I suppose radical to most, but not really when you think about it. This method allows you to set the...
The Estimative Index - What is it? The Estimative index is a simple method to dose nutrients for any tank without test kits. In a nut shell, the...
One typical complaint about aquatic planted aquariums by both the seasoned experienced aquarist as well as the newbie is the rate of fast growth of...
http://www.barrreport.com/gallery/files/2/3/Venturi1.jpg Please note, there is a DIY venturi EXTERNAL reactor design now in the articles section...
EI was developed mainly in response to folks that had no test kits that lived in 3rd world countries and for lazy/cheap folks. Some folks like...
Hi, Please help me starting without trouble my first nano I'm about starting a nano 11 gal tank (17.7x11.8x12.5 in) that is a 43L (45x30x32cm)....
Hi folks! This is my first week dosing with EI and CO2 so I'm taking it slow to avoid any mishaps. Well tomorrow is PWC day and I was needing to...
Hi, I'm starting EI since 2 weeks with a great succes. My concern is water. I moved recently home. I had a water of GH 10 / KH 6. In my new city,...
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the approximate PPM added to the tank for N,P,K for each dose (3x a week)? I'm wanting to mix...
Hello, I have finally decided to start EI dosing for my 60L (16G) aquarium, but I would like that you guys check my dosing routine (if my...
I was planning on using this chart. http://www.barrreport.com/showthread.php/2819-EI-light-for-those-less-techy-folks I got my ferts from...
http://wetlands.ifas.ufl.edu/teaching/Biogeo-PDF-files/Lecture-5-Electrochemical%20properties%20%5BCompatibility%20Mode%5D.pdf Read it. It is...
Using a Drop Checker/CO2 Indicator Why do so? Look back thru the posts here and on other forums and you see many cases where people report having...
In my tap water I have a nitrate level of 40ppm. Does that mean I should skip KNO3 in my dosing regime?
I was wondering about the EI method - dose - dose - dose - water change out the surplus. Even with the water changes don't things still build up? ...
I'm still looking into a whole house water filter to deal with my chloramine laden tap water. If I can deal with this, I'm probably going to install...
I just read all the EI "sticky's" and confused myself. I have a low light 2wpg (getting PAR next week will know more) on my 45g. I want to use EI...
My EI powder clumps when I put it in wkly pill boxes, Is this ok? It seems to dissolve more slow when clumped when pour right into the tank.
I just built a 90G tank with pressurized CO2. I have four 54W tubes. Two light up for 8 hours and the other two light up for a burst of 4hours. I...
Hello all, Since nutrients excess cannot induce algae, why does Tom Bar not suggest to simply dose the weekly dose of EI after the 50% water...
Hi there, I have recently decided to try EI for my 10 gal tank but having problem dissolving macros solution - according to Tom's recipe I mixed...
Hello, i have a 50 liter tank full planted, i want to try to use the Estimative Index method but i’ m afraid that those liters are disappointingly,...
I paid and got your Guide for Dosing. I have a few small questions after reading it. The first is about the Estimative Index Strategy. It talks about...
In what ratio is Excel used as a substitute for HCl? I've seen Excel has a limited shelf life, so how much is needed to be used in 1 L of liquid...
I have a huge problem, my tank is 67 liters and started fertilization using EI method recently. My formula is as follows, calculated at...
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