additives to buy?

[manaf]

hey since its boxing day i think its best to buy some additves and all those solutions to either increase coral growth or keep the tank clean ,

im not too sure what to get can u guys give me a couple of things u guys use for ur reef set up thx

[naesco]

Originally Posted by manaf

hey since its boxing day i think its best to buy some additves and all those solutions to either increase coral growth or keep the tank clean ,

im not too sure what to get can u guys give me a couple of things u guys use for ur reef set up thx

You don't need anything except Kalk to keep your tank nice and healthy.

[danny zubot]

Check out this article, it should explain everything you really need to know about suppliments. Half way down is the suppliments part.
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...wbie/index.php

[manaf]

Originally Posted by naesco

You don't need anything except Kalk to keep your tank nice and healthy.

oo really? i thought everyone uses alot of supplements lol what does kalk do?

[manaf]

Originally Posted by danny zubot

Check out this article, it should explain everything you really need to know about suppliments. Half way down is the suppliments part.
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...wbie/index.php

thx im going to check it out right now!

[naesco]

Originally Posted by danny zubot

Check out this article, it should explain everything you really need to know about suppliments. Half way down is the suppliments part.
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...wbie/index.php

Great article. Must read for all reefers.

The only omission IME is that you need the LFS recommended CUC (clean up crew). ha ha

[danny zubot]

IMO, calcium, carbonates and MG are the main three. All other traces can be added through your water changes. I still dose what suppliments that I have left from before I discovered that article, but once they're gone I won't replace them. For the same price as all of the suppliments I used to buy, I can get a high grade reef salt. Plus the reef salt adds much more.

[viperfish]

I wonder what those "Zeo" folks would say about that? It's refreshing to have a credible source reinforce the fact that a small fortune doesn't HAVE to be spent to have a reef tank. There is such a huge turnover of people in this hobby and I'm sure the expense is one of the highest contributing factors. It costs enough to sustain a reef without having to buy into all the Snake Oil that is out there.

[danny zubot]

I'm sure the Zeo folks would say that the article doesn't apply to them, because Zeo is a nutrient export practice yada yada yada, or something to that effect. Still, isn't most nutrient export done by water changes and live rock?

[globaldesigns]

Originally Posted by medhatreefguy

I wonder what those "Zeo" folks would say about that? It's refreshing to have a credible source reinforce the fact that a small fortune doesn't HAVE to be spent to have a reef tank. There is such a huge turnover of people in this hobby and I'm sure the expense is one of the highest contributing factors. It costs enough to sustain a reef without having to buy into all the Snake Oil that is out there.

I am a Zeo guy, all I can say is there are many ways to keep a reef. Zeo isn't the only and may not be the best one, but it is what I chose.

If you are going to just dose basic supplements, then water changes with a good salt would take care of most of what you need. But I do want to add, that besides adding MG, you need to look at Strontium and Potassium. These other 2 minerals are not usually in abundance (or required amounts) in the salt mixes, so you would need to add seperately along with the MG.

Also what I am stating pertains to more of the SPS, if you not keeping any, then maybe water changes is enough.

Have fun all!!!