PurpleUp

[Mich]

I just bought a bottle from petsmart on an impulse. Anyone have any experiences (positive or negative) they can impart on me? Does anyone know exactly what's in it?Do I still need to dose calcium and Iodine seperately?

 

It says it has "10 Micron Aragonite" which adds stontium and magnesium... I usually add essetial elements, Iodine, and strontium molybdate when I add calcium (usually when I'm below 400 ppm). I add epsom salt solution when my Mag tests less than 1200. How does one reckon purpleup might impact my dosing regimen?

[Brian Ward]

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[Mich]

from what I understand, purple up is basically calcium with some other trace elements such as Mg. Just be sure you're testing for whatever you're dosing. personally, i would return the purple up and continue on your old regimen - keep your Mg around 1300, your Ca around 450 and your Alk around 9 and you'll get plenty of coraline growth.

 

Thanks, right now I'm hitting those numbers almost dead on. My coraline also seems to be adequately prolific. I'm just somewhat attracted to the notion of fewer bottles to keep track of. I'm looking for some personal accounts of someone who's used the product. Can I put my iodine bottle and magnesium sulfate to rest? What about things like essential reef elements, strontium and molybdenum? Has anyone ever used just the purpleup with a carbonate buffer for an extended period of time with positive results? Is this a recipe for disaster?

[zygote2k]

I used only Purple Up in 4 tanks last year. It grows coralline great, but after about 8 months or so, I couldn't keep the Alk & Ca up to adequate levels unless I used 3-4 times the amount recommended. I have since switched to Brightwell 2 part.