kent ,,liquid reactor during cycle??

khoivo1 · 05/10/2007, 08:20 PM

hi there,,my LFS told me to put this kent liquid reactor during cycle the tank ,,just to help the live rock bring up more color in it,,,, is it right?? i am not very sure about that,,i just want to make sure,,,thanks

drummereef · 05/10/2007, 08:28 PM

I'm not a big fan of the all-in-one suppliments like this. It's not a good balanced suppliment for keeping your alkalinity and calcium up. Definitely not needed during the cycle, imo. Please read this...

The â€œHow Toâ€ Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 2: What Chemicals Must be Supplemented
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-04/rhf/index.php

Amphiprion · 05/10/2007, 08:30 PM

Not entirely sure what you are asking. Adding any sort of supplement during the cycle will not really be of any benefit. Just wait and change the water often to ensure levels of ammonia don't get out of hand. Doing this also helps to ensure any other byproducts are removed and possibly increase the viability of various fauna in the rock. I think I can understand their logic--they are telling you to add a calcium supplement to increase coralline algae growth (purple/pink encrusting algae). But, as I said earlier, it won't help during the cycle. Get a two part additive like B-Ionic, Tech CB, or make your own with Randy's recipe. Liquid reactor is only ground aragonite isn't very good at maintaining calcium and alkalinity.

khoivo1 · 05/10/2007, 08:54 PM

thanks alot

05/10/2007, 08:20 PM	#1
khoivo1 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: snowta usa Posts: 748	kent ,,liquid reactor during cycle?? hi there,,my LFS told me to put this kent liquid reactor during cycle the tank ,,just to help the live rock bring up more color in it,,,, is it right?? i am not very sure about that,,i just want to make sure,,,thanks

05/10/2007, 08:28 PM	#2
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	I'm not a big fan of the all-in-one suppliments like this. It's not a good balanced suppliment for keeping your alkalinity and calcium up. Definitely not needed during the cycle, imo. Please read this... The â€œHow Toâ€ Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 2: What Chemicals Must be Supplemented http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-04/rhf/index.php __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

05/10/2007, 08:30 PM	#3
Amphiprion Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 6,611	Not entirely sure what you are asking. Adding any sort of supplement during the cycle will not really be of any benefit. Just wait and change the water often to ensure levels of ammonia don't get out of hand. Doing this also helps to ensure any other byproducts are removed and possibly increase the viability of various fauna in the rock. I think I can understand their logic--they are telling you to add a calcium supplement to increase coralline algae growth (purple/pink encrusting algae). But, as I said earlier, it won't help during the cycle. Get a two part additive like B-Ionic, Tech CB, or make your own with Randy's recipe. Liquid reactor is only ground aragonite isn't very good at maintaining calcium and alkalinity. __________________ You've done it now, haven't you? Current Tank Info: 40g breeder patch reef w/ seagrass; 2-250w XM 10K; Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES; BM Curve 7 skimmer; carbon & occasional GFO

05/10/2007, 08:54 PM	#4
khoivo1 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: snowta usa Posts: 748	thanks alot