Newbie questions about test and supplements?

badfet

Member
My tank has been up and running now for about 3 months, and only 3 weeks removed from finishing cycling. Last week I notice that since Ive added some inverts, one in particular the emerald crab. When he eats he is breaking parts of my LR. Also it is turning white. Now my questions are besides testing for the tates', ammonia, ph, alk, and saltinlty. What else should I be testing for in a FO tank. And what supplements should be added to my tank to improve the condition of the water, LR, inverts and fish.
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55 gal with americle wet/dry filter
2 402 Power Heads
300 watts heater
berlin skimmer
65 lbs LS
55 lbs LR
2 green chromis
1 turbo snail
1 emerald crab
1 pepermint shrimp
6 hermit crabs
 

bang guy

Moderator

Originally posted by badfet
Also it is turning white. Now my questions are besides testing for the tates', ammonia, ph, alk, and saltinlty. What else should I be testing for in a FO tank. And what supplements should be added to my tank to improve the condition of the water, LR, inverts and fish.

Calcium is also important to test for. There is a balance between ALK and Ca that should be maintained for a healthy tank.
For additional supplements I suggest water changes.
Guy
 
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