DSRreefing
Full DSR
With the DSR Method it is possible to establish a stable and controlled reef environment. It’s an all-in-one reef aquarium maintenance solution. The costs of running the DSR method are a fraction of reef salt needed for regular water changes. You learn to understand the way things work and you get more control of the biochemical processes in your reef aquarium.
Below you will find all DSR components to go full DSR. For EZ-DSR, click here.
Features
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Most cost-effective All-in-One maintenance method developed for large and XL reeftanks.
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The next level in reefing, without the inconvenience of weekly waterchanges.
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Independent, precise and scientific based dosing, resulting in total control of essential water parameters.
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Proven method showing excellent results.
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Own DSR support forum and state of the art DSR calculator which makes dosing very easy.
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Reliable dosing & monitoring of 12 core elements using hobby test kits.
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Approach with a fast learning curve to become a reefmaster.
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High succes rate for advanced reef aquarists and newbees.
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Open method which relies on trust and open communication to improve DSR even further.
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Ability to make high quality reefsalt to your own specifications for major and emergency corrections.
Supplements
KH+
KH reef supplement.
Buffers PH and supports coral skeleton growth in SPS and LPS corals. Use as last, after all salt are dissolved.
Concentration: 3gr /100l = 1dKH raise
Start dosing: ~0,9g / 100l per day (adjust according to real consumption)
Target: 7-9 dKH (maximal 1dKH/d)
Available package: 200gr – 450gr – 1000gr – 2000gr – 5000gr – 12,5Kg
PH+
KH+ & PH stabiliser
PH+ is a balanced mix to supplement KH and stabilise PH in your reef aquarium. It’s a blend for a continuously dosing solution 2x stronger than KH+.
Concentration: 16,7ml /100l = 1dKH raise
Start dosing: ~5ml/100l per day (adjust to real consumption)
Available package: 2L – 5L – 10L – 20L
Ca+
Calcium reef supplement
Target: 420-460 ppm (maximal 20ppm/d)
Increase calcium level to support the built of skeleton structures in SPS/LPS corals.
Concentration: 0,367gr / 100l = 1ppm raise
Start dosing: ~0,7g / 100l per day (adjust to real consumption)
Available package: 200gr – 450gr – 1000gr – 2000gr – 5000gr – 12,5Kg
Sr+
Strontium reef supplement.
Support coral skeleton growth in SPS & LPS corals.
Target: 8-10ppm (maximum 3ppm/d)
Concentration: 3ml/100l = 1ppm raise
Sr+ can be be applied according to Ca+ consumption. Mix a CaSr stock solution with: 700gr Ca+, 114,5ml Sr+ and fill it up to 1liter with RO water.
Available package: 250ml – 500ml – 1000ml – 5000ml
Mg+
Magnesium reef supplement
Increase magnesium level to support the growth of coralline algae and the built of SPS/LPS coral skeletons.
Target: 1300-1400 ppm (maximal 50ppm/d)
Concentration: 0,836gr / 100l = 1ppm raise
Start dosing: adjust according to real consumption
Available package: 500gr – 1000gr – 2000gr – 5000gr – 12,5Kg
MgSO4+
Magnesium reef supplement
MgSO is used to topup magnesium & sulphur and for mixing new saltwater
Target: 1300-1400 ppm (maximal 50ppm/d)
Concentration: 1gr / 100L ~ 1ppm Mg raise
Start dosing: adjust according to real consumption
Available package: 500gr – 1000gr – 2000gr – 5000gr – 12,5Kg
K+
Potassium reef supplement
Potassium supports the pink/purple colors in SPS Corals. Once at level potassium is a quite stable element.
Target: 380-420ppm (maximal 20ppm/d)
Concentration: 0,67ml /100l = 1 ppm raise
Start dosing: adjust according to real consumption
Available package: 100ml – 250ml – 500ml – 1000ml
I2+
Iodine reef supplement
Enhances blue and purple colors in SPS corals.
Target: 0,03-0,06ppm (maximal correction 0,03ppm/d)
Concentration: 0,26ml / 100l = 0,01 ppm raise
Start dosing: ~0,16ml / 100l per day (adjust to real consumption)
Available package: 50ml – 100ml – 250ml – 500ml – 1000ml
FeTrace+
Fe Trace reef supplement
Iron trace element which enhances red and green coloring. Fe Trace stays longer available and must be monitored closely before auto dosing. Enhances the polyp expansion on LPS.
Concentration: 0,15ml / 100l = 0,03ppm (Iron raise)
Maximum dosing: 0,45ml / 100l. Do not overdose.
Start dosing: 0,15ml / 100l (increase up to maximum).
Available package: 100ml – 250ml – 500ml – 1000ml
Mn+
Manganese reef supplement
Manganese improve goniopora’s and other LPS corals health and polyps expansion.
Target 0,4-2ppb (maximum 1ppb/d)
Concentration: 0,1ml / 100l = 0,1ppb raise
Start dosing: 0,2ml / 100l p/day. (maximal 0,5ml / 100l)
Keep PO4 measurable at 0,04-0,08ppm.
Available package: 100ml – 250ml – 500ml
Po4+
Phosphate reef supplement
Prevent pale corals and bleaching, due to PO4 deficiency. PO4 is being absorbed by the rocks, so it may take a while to level up. (a low range test is required)
Target: 0,02-0,08ppm (maximum 0,04ppm/d)
Concentrate: 0,1ml / 100l = 0,01ppm raise
Start dosing: 0,2ml / 100l per day ( keep track with weekly measurements )
Available package: 100ml – 250ml – 500ml – 1000ml - 5000ml
No3+
Nitrate reef supplement
Nutrient to prevent tissue lost of LPS corals due to the NO3 deficiency. Soft tissue corals do appreciate some nitrate.
Target: 0,5-3ppm (maximum 1ppm/d)
Concentration: 0,72ml / 100l = 1 ppm raise. Now 2x stronger formula!
Start dosing: 0,3ml / 100l per day ( keep track with weekly measurements )
Available package: 100ml – 250ml – 500ml – 1000ml - 5000ml
Amino/C
Amino’s & Vitamine-C reef supplement
Support the health of Zoanthus Sp. and LPS corals. Use on demand. Reduce dosing when a brown sludge appears on the substrate.
Start dosing : 1ml/100l per week
Available package: 100ml – 250ml – 500ml – 1000ml
NaCl+
Pure salt reef supplement
Only to be used in DSR to increase salinity. To be done after all minerals are raised. Check KH,Ca,Mg,K,Sr,B using the advised DSR testing intervals.
Target: 32-34ppt (maximal 1ppt/d)
Concentration: 0,72ml / 100l = 1 ppm raise. Now 2x stronger formula!
Start dosing: adjust according to measurement
Available package: 1000gr – 2000gr – 4500gr – 12,5Kg
B+
Boron reef supplement
Boron Support the Precipitation of Calcium within SPS/LPS corals.
Target: 3,5 – 4,4 ppm (maximal 2ppm/d)
oncentration: 12,7ml / 100l = 1ppm raise
Start dosing: topup on demand
Available package: 250ml – 500ml – 1000ml
CarbonVS
Nitrate remover
Lower nitrate by increasing daily dose with 20% steps until target or maximum dose is reached. Reduce daily dose when water get blurred or nitrate is lower than 0,5ppm.
Target: 0,5 – 2,5 ppm nitrate
Dosing min/max: 0,5 – 5ml / 100l
Start dosing: 0,5g / 100l per day
Available package: 250ml – 500ml – 1000ml – 5000ml – 10000ml
Fe+
Phosphate remover
Iron based liquid PO4 remover. Removes PO4 by precipitation and skimming. Watch animal behaviour when increase dosing. Always apply a power filter as part of the method.
Concentration: 0,15ml / 100l = 0,03ppm (Iron raise)
Maximum dosing: 0,75ml/100l = 0,15ppm. Do not overdose.
Start dosing: 0,15ml/100l (increase with same step for 4 days to reach maximum)
Available package: 100ml – 250ml – 500ml – 1000ml - 5000ml
Removers
PhosRem
Granular Ferric Oxide, PO4 removal by adsorption.Use in a fluidized bed filter for optimal result.
Recommended PO4 range: 0,02 – 0,08ppm
Adsorption: 18.000mg PO4/Kg
Dosing: 50-100gr/100L
Start dosing: 50gr / 100L . Replace once every 2-4 weeks (depending on PO4 level).
Available package: 500gr – 1Kg – 2Kg – 5Kg
PO4 capacity:
500gr= 9.000mg
1Kg= 18.000mg
2Kg=36.000mg
5Kg= 90.000mg
Accessories
Reference
Saltwater reference solution (11/2017).
Reference liquid to check marine hobby testkits and devices. Always close cap directly to prevent evaporation. Always discard the fist 10 drops before use.
Sal: 33ppt / KH/Alk=9dKH / Ca=435 / Mg=1340 / K=395 / Sr=8 / B=4 / I=0,08 / PO4=0,08 / NO3= (2) / (PH8,1 Non-buffered)
Available package: 250ml
Reef Cement
Fix rocks in 5 minutes
Cement for fixing corals and rocks. Use within 5 minutes after mixing. Once set, do not remix! Place sensitive corals in streaming water. Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes. Handle corals with clean hands. Do not apply force for 24 hours!
Mixing Ratio: 25gr ReefCement : 6ml water
Available package: 500gr – 1000gr
Speed Cement
Fix Frags in one minute
Cement for fixing corals frags. Make a porridge and use within 60 seconds after adding water. Once set, do not remix! Place sensitive corals in streaming water. Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes. Handle corals with clean hands.
Mixing Ratio: 25gr ReefCement : 6ml water
Available package: 500gr – 1000gr
Precision Scale
500gr/0,01gr
Precision scale needed to weight reef supplements for dosing and correction
Maximum weight: 500 grams
Resolution: 0,01 grams
Precision: ~0,02 grams