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09/04/2008, 08:59 AM | #1 |
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Additives or Supplements to keep SPS happy
I just start with SPS, and I want to know what Additives or Supplements to keep SPS happy besides Calcium and Alkalinity.
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09/04/2008, 09:12 AM | #2 |
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09/04/2008, 01:47 PM | #3 |
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Fish poop
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09/04/2008, 03:32 PM | #4 |
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zeovit supplements, like aminos, coral vitalizer, pocci glow
in my tank they did a great job regards |
09/04/2008, 08:26 PM | #5 |
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Fish poop, good reef salt Kent 2 part or B-Ionic, kalk drip and metal halides.
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09/04/2008, 11:13 PM | #6 |
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09/05/2008, 04:36 AM | #7 |
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And the magic water change. 10% a week.
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09/05/2008, 05:45 AM | #8 |
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should also keep the mag levels up as well.
But the most important thing is stability!!!!! Try not to have the levels change much if not at all. |
09/05/2008, 04:07 PM | #9 |
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Cool! I'll became a SPS expert very soon.
What I need to do different is to monitor Mag level. I guess I need to buy the test kit and the supplement. Also, I need zeovit supplements. Any good online place to buy that stuff? |
09/06/2008, 12:46 PM | #10 |
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Elos Magnesium test kit (Marine Depot)
zeovit supplements (zeovit usa) |
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09/08/2008, 12:40 AM | #12 |
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Why a good skimmer so important?
I keep the Nitrates un detectable not to mention Ammnia, and Nitrite. Still need a good skimmer? |
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No, you don't need amino acids, but the overwhelming anecdotal evidence from reef hobbyists is that this source of carbon nutrients has very good and consistent results. Other supplements such as potassium or iodide are more controversial, for sure, but for those looking for stronger and deeper colors, they may well be worth checking out, again, going by the anecdotal evidence of other reef aquarists... |
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