Supplements?

Reeflover · 03-09-2007, 02:17 AM

I just set up a 12g nano it's been cycling for a little more than 2 weeks i have a few corals in there and a clown fish my Ca,nitrate and phosphate have been checking out good every time i test for them but i'm wondering when and what kind supplements i should add if any. Thought you guys would be able to point me in the right direction.

lcstorc · 03-09-2007, 07:24 AM

I rarely supplement anything and never supplement anything I do not test for. Regular water changes with a high quality salt will keep most things in line. You may find the need to supplement calc, alk, or mag but only do so after testing shows that you need it.

Travis · 03-09-2007, 08:06 AM

LCStorc nailed it, the best and only supplement you need are water changes. Anything else and you're either wasing money or polluting your tank at this point.

As you grow in expertise this might change, but it will change for specific reasons and you'll know what and why you need to supplement (and have test kits for them!) - CA/Alk if you have stony corals down the road, iodine MAYBE for specific reasons, etc.

For now, water changes are the safe bet.

T

Woodstock · 03-09-2007, 09:58 AM

Ditto~

Reeflover · 03-09-2007, 10:03 AM

alk and mag ? my test kit i have only test for calcium nitrates and phosphates
can and should i get one for alk and mag

lcstorc · 03-10-2007, 09:01 AM

Yes. You should also have a ph test or probe.

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Reeflover Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11 View Gallery Karma Komment	Supplements? I just set up a 12g nano it's been cycling for a little more than 2 weeks i have a few corals in there and a clown fish my Ca,nitrate and phosphate have been checking out good every time i test for them but i'm wondering when and what kind supplements i should add if any. Thought you guys would be able to point me in the right direction.

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,866 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Supplements? I rarely supplement anything and never supplement anything I do not test for. Regular water changes with a high quality salt will keep most things in line. You may find the need to supplement calc, alk, or mag but only do so after testing shows that you need it. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,700 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Supplements? LCStorc nailed it, the best and only supplement you need are water changes. Anything else and you're either wasing money or polluting your tank at this point. As you grow in expertise this might change, but it will change for specific reasons and you'll know what and why you need to supplement (and have test kits for them!) - CA/Alk if you have stony corals down the road, iodine MAYBE for specific reasons, etc. For now, water changes are the safe bet. T __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,646 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Supplements? Ditto~ __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,866 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Supplements? Yes. You should also have a ph test or probe. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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