Aquascape Guide - What is the EI (Estimative Index) Method?
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In this video we talk about:
0:00 - Introduction
0:12 - What the heck is the EI Method?
1:32 - What makes the EI Method so special?
4:03 - How do I do the EI Method?
5:11 - How do I make dis stuff?
7:47 - How much should we dose?
10:16 - How do we know if we are dosing too much or not enough?
12:03 - Recap
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Compounds included in the kit:
KNO3 (Nitrates)
KH2PO4 (Phosphates)
K2SO4 (Potassium)
CSM+B (Trace elements)
Recipe in 500mls of HOT HOT water:
KN03 (Potassium Nitrate) – 4 TSP / 30G
KH2PO4 (Mono Potassium Phosphate) – 1 TSP / 5G
K2S04 (Potassium Sulfate) – 6 TSP / 35G
In the EI method we target these nutrient ranges:
CO2 range 25-35 ppm
NO3 range 10-30 ppm
K+ range 10-30 ppm
PO4 range 1.0-2.0 ppm
Fe 0.2-0.5ppm or higher
GH range 1-2 degrees "extra" 17-40 ppm or higher
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REFERENCED VIDEOS:
Aquascape Guide - Providing Nutrients in a Planted Aquarium / EP 4 - Nutrients
• Aquascape Guide - Providing Nutrients in a...
Aquascape Guide - Best Fertilizer For a Planted Aquarium
• Aquascape Guide - Thrive All-In-One by NilocG
Find the recipe for the EI method on our website here. Scroll down to Dosing the EI Method: https://www.aquascapeguide.com/nutrients