Do you supplement elements? - Page 2

KimPossible · 04-29-2006, 12:26 AM

Water changes, Turbo Calcium and Iodine.

Mad Mike · 07-23-2006, 05:23 PM

Stront moly and mag, thats about it.

Read an a few different articles on Iron and micro/macro algae. Seems the iron helps the growth and one article said that alot of the miricle mud breakdowns were due to depleted iron. Basically low iron =die off = algae. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/aug2002/chem.htm

I avoid iron and iodine/iodide. I see a real bloom of nusiance algae/ cyno when I add Io. Even if its only a drop of lugols.

JFK_Jr · 07-23-2006, 08:17 PM

I voted for water changes. I use the Reef enhanced versions of salt with added trace elements and i've had much success so far.

I also run a calcium reactor which also provides strontium.

I'm keeping a close eye on magnesium levels though... just in case.

cheeks69 · 07-23-2006, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JFK_Jr

I'm keeping a close eye on magnesium levels though... just in case.

Why don't you add calcium media to your reactor ?

JFK_Jr · 07-23-2006, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cheeks69

Why don't you add calcium media to your reactor ?

I have... I use A.R.M. arogonite media in conjunction with CO2 to maintain calcium levels and supplement strontium. It keeps my calcium level at 450 and has not affected my PH one bit. I have not needed to drip Kalkwasser with my reactor... which I must add is awesome... like the Ron Popiel commercials "Just set it... and forget it!"

It's made by Jeff at Lifereef.

cheeks69 · 07-23-2006, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JFK_Jr

I have... I use A.R.M. arogonite media in conjunction with CO2 to maintain calcium levels and supplement strontium. It keeps my calcium level at 450 and has not affected my PH one bit. I have not needed to drip Kalkwasser with my reactor... which I must add is awesome... like the Ron Popiel commercials "Just set it... and forget it!"

It's made by Jeff at Lifereef.

I'm sorry I meant magnesium media not calcium

Here's a link: http://www.grotech.de/ENGLISH/index....s=magnesiumpro

JFK_Jr · 07-24-2006, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cheeks69

I'm sorry I meant magnesium media not calcium

Here's a link: http://www.grotech.de/ENGLISH/index....s=magnesiumpro

My next Marine Depot order will have a Salifert Magnesium test kit in it. I've relied on my LFS that tests my water for free to tell me my magnesium levels are OK... but I think it's always best to compare their results to your own test kit.

I definitely would not add anything to my tank without first testing.

Thanks for the link

View Poll Results: Which of the following do you supplement for.....
Iodide (iodine)	16	32.65%
Strontium	12	24.49%
Iron	3	6.12%
Molybdenum	7	14.29%
A Combination	11	22.45%
NONE- I rely on water changes	24	48.98%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 49. You may not vote on this poll

04-29-2006, 12:26 AM	#16 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Do you supplement elements? Water changes, Turbo Calcium and Iodine. __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

07-23-2006, 05:23 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mad Mike Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: LI, NY Posts: 272 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Do you supplement elements? Stront moly and mag, thats about it. Read an a few different articles on Iron and micro/macro algae. Seems the iron helps the growth and one article said that alot of the miricle mud breakdowns were due to depleted iron. Basically low iron =die off = algae. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/aug2002/chem.htm I avoid iron and iodine/iodide. I see a real bloom of nusiance algae/ cyno when I add Io. Even if its only a drop of lugols.

07-23-2006, 08:17 PM	#18 (permalink)
JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Do you supplement elements? I voted for water changes. I use the Reef enhanced versions of salt with added trace elements and i've had much success so far. I also run a calcium reactor which also provides strontium. I'm keeping a close eye on magnesium levels though... just in case. __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

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