Nyos launch ION-B Reef Dosing Method

Nyos has launched a new reef aquarium dosing method called ION-B. A two-part plus trace elements, a combined alk/pH solution and a calcium/magnesium solution make up the two bulk parts and are added in equal doses. Three trace elements solutions, ION Elements 1,2 and 3 are then added to the two parts (not dosed on their own,) and add molybdenum, rubidium, strontium, chromium, iron, cobalt, copper, manganese, nickel, vanadium, zinc, fluorine, iodine, potassium, and selenium between them.

We’re not sure why they aren’t added during manufacture (maybe because the addition will depend on ICP results,). Still, the good thing is that you only need two separate dosing heads to dose alk, calcium, magnesium and 15 trace elements, instead of having to buy all the trace elements separately. You pour them into the Calcium/Mag (Elements 1 and 2,) or the Alk/pH (elements 3) instead of adding tiny amounts daily by syringe.

The ratios have also be calculated so that the two main solutions run out at the same time, and bulk powders are also available for those who want better value and make up their own.

What we think

Nyos has released a flurry of new products since the ATI Merger and they have been well received in the UK marketplace so far. Nyos always did produce dosing elements but we predicted a change would happen when they got access to the ATI Lab, their ICP tests, and their existing dosing solutions.

The bulk parts start at £19.99, and the three trace elements, are £16.99 each.