Supplements

[crstalww]

hey everyone so I am new been reeling about a year . I have not been supplementing anything besides calcium in my water . What products is everyone using and for what? Not looking for bashing however looking for advis and guidance. If you have nothing nice to say please scroll pass my post thank you all. I must say I have received a friendly welcome sinc being here . Great bunch of refers and experience in one spot . I have a 55gallon and 30gallon tank

 

[Luke.]

Aquavitro line is hands down the best/one of the best if you dont have need a lot this is good if you were dosing lots of look at a cheaper rout . I love this stuff and so dose @scubasteve

 

[Canadianeh]

Aquavitro line is hands down the best/one of the best if you dont have need a lot this is good if you were dosing lots of look at a cheaper rout . I love this stuff and so dose @scubasteve

How about comparing Aquavitro with ESV B-ionic?

 

[Luke.]

How about comparing Aquavitro with ESV B-ionic?

Have Checked thT stuff

 

[crstalww]

But what supplement like Cal, mag ? I guess I'm lost

 

[Canadianeh]

But what supplement like Cal, mag ? I guess I'm lost

Aquavitro, ESV Bi-ionic, and etc. are the brand name and not the supplement type.

 

[crstalww]

Aquavitro, ESV Bi-ionic, and etc. are the brand name and not the supplement type.

Lol I know that lol but I'm also asking what supplements do I nyou ed to add to my tank. Got the brand down lol

 

[nathan]

But what supplement like Cal, mag ? I guess I'm lost

It's will have a lot to do with what you have in your tank.... what do u have for coral... don't dose anything unless u test for it.... a heavy sps tank will need supplements but if you have just small coral frags or just a lot of softies your frequent water changes will take care of all the coral needs

 

[Canadianeh]

Lol I know that lol but I'm also asking what supplements do I nyou ed to add to my tank. Got the brand down lol

oh okay lol

I think your question is depends on each tank. You will need to test and from the results you will know what supplements you need.

The most common for reef tanks are Cal, Alk, and Mag.

 

[crstalww]

It's will have a lot to do with what you have in your tank.... what do u have for coral... don't dose anything unless u test for it.... a heavy sps tank will need supplements but if you have just small coral frags or just a lot of softies your frequent water changes will take care of all the coral needs

I have toadstools, mushrooms, Zoa's Kenya tree, waving hands . Monti and a small birds nest ooh yes and finger leather

 

[nathan]

You most likely do not need to dose anything..... are you testing before you ad . If your doing frequent water changes that should cover any replenishment your tank needs.... you can over dose a tank and cause bigger issues.

 

[Canadianeh]

I only have low counts of livestock but I will start to dose ESV 2 part and Mag since the Alk, Cal, and Mag seems to be much lower using Fauna Marin salt even on a freshly made seawater.

I am switching to Aquaforest salt so we will see

 

[Bece13]

Just dosing Cal, Alk and Mg. My personal belief is that regular water changes would replenish all other elements.

 

[TORX]

Only dose what you test for. That is how you know what to dose. If you do not test for it, DO NOT dose it. Even if you are following the directions. Most common are the big 3 cal, mag, and alk/Kh. You most likely do not need to dose anything in your tank. Simple water changes should be enough so long as you are doing it every other week or so.

Sent from my SM-G925W8 using Tapatalk

 

[Canadianeh]

Dosing is actually cheaper than doing WC for the purpose of replenishing the important elements. I do WC to export nutrients and waste, and not to replenish the trace elements even though they do come with trace elements

 

[TORX]

Agreed. Not saying to do water changes in place of dosing, but in adding new water after removing nutrients and waste etc, it should keep levels in check.

Sent from my SM-G925W8 using Tapatalk

 

[crstalww]

Thank you everyone you have been very helpful. I love the kniwledge and experience you all bring to the reef