Customized solutions for addressing ionic deficiencies identified by our review and comprehensive interpretation of customer-provided ICP analysis (which is performed free of charge).  Recommended is to have the interpretation of the most recent ICP analysis in hand prior to placing an order, to ensure that the appropriate volume of MDS is ordered.  If additional MDS is required beyond that which has been ordered, then the order will be modified.
 
Pricing is for up to 1 L solution for the dosing period selected.  For reference, 1 L of Minor/Trace/K/Br/B/F solution is often adequate for 30 days of dosing in systems with net volume ≤750 gallons, particularly when using an appropriately-formulated and -blended sea salt mix (such as Formul8 SimulOcean) to create and maintain the basis of the system's water chemistry.  If a dosing solution calls for a total volume ≤500 mL, then the bottle shipped will contain 500 mL of solution; this approach reduces the mass of packaging materials and the volume of water being shipped to the customer (and therefore mitigates the associated carbon footprint) when ≤500 mL total solution is required.
 
There are two solution variants: Minor/Trace/K/Br/B/F and Mg/Ca/Sr.
 
The Minor/Trace/K/Br/B/F solution comprises of critical minor and trace elements, as well as K, Br, B, and F, as dictated by the ICP interpretation performed.  Elements which may be included in the Minor/Trace/K/Br/B/F master dosing solution:
B
Ba
Br
Co
Cr
Cu
F*
Fe
I
K
Mn
Mo
Ni
Rb**
Se
V
Zn
 
*If F was not included as an analyte in the ICP analysis, then this element is excluded from the MDS.
**If Rb was not included as an analyte in the ICP analysis, then this element is excluded from the MDS.
 
The Mg/Ca/Sr solution comprises of Mg, Ca, and Sr, as dictated by the ICP interpretation performed.
 
There are two foundations of formulation:
STANDARD are formulated according to natural seawater values.  These values are most suitable for the majority of aquarium enthusiasts who prefer to simplify their water chemistry goals by basing them upon natural seawater ratios, which have persisted on the planet for several million years and are therefore suitable for maintaining all manner of marine organisms within the confines of a recirculating marine ecosystem such as an aquarium.  
ADVANCED are based upon user-defined target values, which may be quite different than standardized natural seawater values.  Note: F and Rb values may not be modified by the user.  Clientele dosing according to their own target values should be sufficiently experienced such that they do not place their systems in danger as a result of their target ion preferences.
 
There are two options for inclusion of dosing requirements:
COMPLETE combine the immediate dosing corrections required with dosing to counter the anticipated rate of depletion throughout the course of the dosing period, and therefore provide a gradual increase in ionic values that is more gentle on system inhabitants than when making large, acute increases in ionic values over a shorter span of time.  Resultantly, this option is recommended for most system administrators/technicians and aquarists.  These formulations correspond with the PURPLE TABLES in our calculator.
DEPLETION-ONLY does not incorporate immediate dosing corrections, instead being formulated only to address the anticipated depletion of ions throughout the dosing period.  These formulations correspond with the GREEN TABLES in our calculator.
 
DECREASING THE FREQUENCY OF ICP ANALYSES:  If your goal is to decrease the frequency of performing ICP analysis on the system in question, then recommended is to dose 30 days of Complete Solution(s), followed by up to 90 days of Depletion-Only Solution(s).  At least ten business days prior to running out of Depletion-Only Solution(s), mail the next sample for ICP analysis, providing time for the results of the analysis to be provided and the next set of MDS prepared, hopefully avoiding interruptions in MDS dosing.
 
The default dosing period for the Master Dosing Solution is 30 days.  Also offered are options for 45 and 60 days of dosing.  These options are useful for users who would like to build in an additional time frame beyond the 30 day standard period, during which time they will have drawn a new sample for ICP analysis and are awaiting results, and can continue dosing the critical component ions without interruption, or for those users who prefer to decrease the frequency of ICP analysis from 30 days to longer time frames.  Users are encouraged to send the next system sample for ICP analysis at least ten business days prior to running out of MDS, in order to mitigate the likelihood that dosing will be interrupted due to unforeseen delays in ICP analysis, report interpretation, and/or preparation/shipping of the next MDS.
 
The complete ordering process requires that the customer provides us with a copy of their ICP analysis, or a link to review it online.  Following this, a customized master dosing solution is formulated and ships within 1 - 4 business days.  The customer can further dilute this master solution with their own purified water if desired.
 
An optional addition is a 30-mL bottle of Isol8 MT, including a dropper cap, for interim dosing if you have run out of the minor/trace MDS and/or are awaiting components to arrive for preparation of a new MDS.  During such a period, Isol8 MT may be applied as a means of ensuring that ions critical to photosynthesis and associated biochemical reactions are continuing to enter the system on a daily basis.  If desired, then Isol8 MT can be diluted into a larger volume of purified water and dosed through an automated approach or by hand.  Once you have resumed dosing the MDS, discontinue dosing Isol8 MT.  Dosing instructions are provided within the body of the email that accompanies the interpretation.  Even in a densely-stocked 250 gallon reef system with algal filtration, a single 30-mL bottle of Isol8 MT will last 30 days.  Do not dose additional sources of iodide during the period that Isol8 MT is being applied.