Additives and supplements?

j86miu · 12/01/2011, 01:05 PM

I thought I was ready and had all the equipmen I needed to start my tank. Than I read about calcium and magnesium, etc. How do I know when I need to add that? And is it required to add chemicals in the tank or can it be done naturally?

Sugar Magnolia · 12/01/2011, 01:13 PM

When first starting out you reaaly don't need any supplements. Water changes will take care of replenishing the elements for you. Once you begin keeping corals, you'll want to test for magnesium, calcium and alkilinity.

j86miu · 12/01/2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugar Magnolia

When first starting out you reaaly don't need any supplements. Water changes will take care of replenishing the elements for you. Once you begin keeping corals, you'll want to test for magnesium, calcium and alkilinity.

What about this paragraph I found?

"Live Rock also needs special additives that contain minerals and nutrients. These additives also help to enhance the beautiful colors in the live rocks. With the proper conditions and nutrients your live rocks will begin to grow and become covered with many living organisms, such as coraline algae and sponges that naturally live in coral reefs. It's lots of fun to grow live rock.
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Click here to buy Special Additives for Saltwater Aquariums. "

Sugar Magnolia · 12/01/2011, 02:56 PM

Where did you find that paragraph?

j86miu · 12/01/2011, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugar Magnolia

Where did you find that paragraph?

http://www.aquariumfish.net/information/live_rock.htm

They seem knowledgeable.... But I could be wrong haha

Randy Holmes-Farley · 12/01/2011, 03:30 PM

This will help you decide what you need, and what you don't:

The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 2: What Chemicals Must be Supplemented
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-04/rhf/index.php

12/01/2011, 01:05 PM	#1
j86miu Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Queens NY Posts: 114	Additives and supplements? I thought I was ready and had all the equipmen I needed to start my tank. Than I read about calcium and magnesium, etc. How do I know when I need to add that? And is it required to add chemicals in the tank or can it be done naturally?

12/01/2011, 01:13 PM	#2
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	When first starting out you reaaly don't need any supplements. Water changes will take care of replenishing the elements for you. Once you begin keeping corals, you'll want to test for magnesium, calcium and alkilinity. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

12/01/2011, 02:56 PM	#4
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Where did you find that paragraph? __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

12/01/2011, 03:30 PM	#6
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arlington, Massachusetts Posts: 86,233	This will help you decide what you need, and what you don't: The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 2: What Chemicals Must be Supplemented http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-04/rhf/index.php __________________ Randy Holmes-Farley Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef

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