Supplements for tanks???

mujtba · 07/13/2007, 07:22 AM

I have a mixed reef with zoos, leathers, xenias, clam, few sps, lps, etc..

i only do water changes and hope my salt maintains it all..

but to increase the coral growth, i was thinking of putting this in: Kent Essential Elements Reef Marine Aquarium

do you guys put anything in to increase coral growth and improve color?

mwwhite · 07/13/2007, 07:55 AM

Before you add any chemicals to your tank, you should know what and why. "Don't dose what you don't test for".

Calcifying corals deplete calcium and carbonate. It's common to need to supplement them to maintain water parameters (380-450 ppm Calcium and 7-11 dKH (alkalinity).

Salt mixes have different amounts of trace elements, including calcium and alkalinity. You may or may not be able to maintain water parameters through water changes only. Only testing will tell you.

07/13/2007, 07:22 AM	#1
mujtba Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 693	Supplements for tanks??? I have a mixed reef with zoos, leathers, xenias, clam, few sps, lps, etc.. i only do water changes and hope my salt maintains it all.. but to increase the coral growth, i was thinking of putting this in: Kent Essential Elements Reef Marine Aquarium do you guys put anything in to increase coral growth and improve color?

07/13/2007, 07:55 AM	#2
mwwhite Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Land O Lakes, FL Posts: 690	Before you add any chemicals to your tank, you should know what and why. "Don't dose what you don't test for". Calcifying corals deplete calcium and carbonate. It's common to need to supplement them to maintain water parameters (380-450 ppm Calcium and 7-11 dKH (alkalinity). Salt mixes have different amounts of trace elements, including calcium and alkalinity. You may or may not be able to maintain water parameters through water changes only. Only testing will tell you. __________________ gwen Current Tank Info: 150 Mixed reef (gone now)