Essentials SPS can be diluted if necessary!
Essentials SPS is ready to use and does not necessarily need to be diluted (undiluted). Dilute Essentials SPS to a total volume of 5 or 10 liters if the dosage is too small for use with an automatic dosing pump.
Dilution of Essentials SPS
How much water is in your aquarium?
To calculate the correct dosage, we need the net volume of your aquarium in liters (amount of water in the entire aquarium system).
Net volume in liters
How many ml of Essentials SPS #1 do you currently dose per day?
The Essentials SPS products are generally consumed at the same rate. In this case, the dosage of Essentials SPS #1 and #2 can be adjusted based on the carbonate hardness (KH) value. Please only enter the total daily dosage of Essentials Mixed #1 here!
Dosing volume Essentials SPS #1 in ml:
How many ml of Essentials SPS #2 do you currently dose per day?
If the calcium level changes over time, the dosage of Essentials SPS #2 should be adjusted based on calcium consumption. Only in this case should an entry be made here.
Dosing volume Essentials SPS #2 in ml:
Adjustment of Essentials SPS #1 (and #2, with consistent dosing) based on KH consumption
The Essentials SPS products are generally consumed at the same rate. In this case, the dosage of Essentials SPS #1 and #2 can be adjusted based on the KH value. If the calcium level changes over time, the dosage of Essentials SPS #2 should be adjusted based on calcium consumption. Use periods instead of commas when entering values!
Measure the KH level daily during the initial phase to determine your aquarium's Essentials SPS consumption. Ideally, measure at the same time each day and at the same intervals between doses!
KH value starting (yesterday)
KH value end (today)
Changing the dosage amount of Essentials SPS #1 (and #2, with consistent dosing)
New daily dose of Essentials SPS #1 (and #2, with consistent dosing)
Adjusting Essentials SPS #2 based on calcium consumption (alternative dosage).
The Essentials SPS products are generally consumed at the same rate. In this case, the dosage of Essentials SPS #1 and #2 can be adjusted based on the carbonate hardness (KH) level. If the calcium level changes over time, the dosage of Essentials SPS #2 should be adjusted accordingly.
Measure your calcium level once a week, always at 7-day intervals. Note the measurement results and enter them in the fields below as needed (calcium levels change).
Calcium level starting (day 0)
Calcium level at the end of day 7
Changing the dosage quantity of Essentials SPS #2 (alternative)
New daily dose of Essentials SPS #2 (alternative dosage)
Salinity correction
The Essentials products combine to create a seawater-like liquid that safely replenishes the substances consumed by your animals. However, their use typically leads to a gradual increase in the salinity of your aquarium water. This allows for a mini water change, which simultaneously corrects the salinity of your aquarium water. Simply replace the aquarium water with the same amount of reverse osmosis water. The salinity correction is best performed manually.“
If you can only determine the density of your aquarium water (using a hydrometer or hydrometer), use one of the tables provided on the internet for conversion (search for density to salinity).
Salinity in PSU:
Measured salinity of your aquarium water.
Desired salinity of your aquarium water.
Exchange
Aquarium water versus reverse osmosis water.