additives

[mariner]

Do I need to use something like kent complete to add trace elements even though I do weekily water changes using reef salt mix?

 

[alyssia]

I don't add any additives, unless my calcium is really low. I have had to use ph buffer on occassion.

 

[jmick]

If you do weekly water changes then they are not necessary. The only thing I add is Kalk every couple of days. General rule of thumb is only add what you can test for.

 

[lion_crazz]

I agree with Jmick. You do not need to add anything if you are doing weekly water changes. However, you do need to test for pH, alkalinity, calcium, and possibly magnesium to make sure your salt is giving you the proper levels of these. If not, then you need to add things.

 

[merredeth]

If I get lax on water changes, I will add Kent Essential Elements to the tank to help out with trace elements.
That's about all I usually have to do and I do it more for piece of mind that I am doing the best I can for my tanks.
Denise M.

 

[mariner]

Thanks to everyone for your replys.