Reef Solution

[cranium55]

Does anyone add the Reef Solution supplement by EcoSystem to their tank. It looks really good because it has all the stuff in one solution and it will be a lot cheaper to get one bottle rather then like five. Does it work good? I have been using supplements from Kent Marine and it works ok but will Reef Solution be better? <img src="graemlins//yeahright.gif" border="0" alt="[yeahright]" />

 

[schadiest1]

i've heard the stuff is great. it's only lacking calcium. I'm thinking of using this myself... anyone else use this stuff? :notsure:

 

[schadiest1]

I have been using this for a while now... and I love it! Tank looks great.
Wanted to bring this thread back to know all of your opinions on Reef Solutions.

 

[reefnut]

What is the contents?? From what I've seen so far it looks like a complete waste of money... except "maybe" for soaking food in, IF it truly helps with HLLE.

 

[schadiest1]

It contains multiple minerals and trace elements found in natural sea water. Iodine, strontium, magnesium etc., Also contains multiple vitamins.
What recommendations would you make to feed corals ReefNut?

 

[reefnut]

Depends on the coral... I personally feed my tank DT's (for the pods and such), Cyclop-eeze or Golden Pearl and Formula 1. IMHO few photosynthetic corals "need" direct feedings but I like to feed them anyway (just be sure not to overfeed). Some corals can eat larger foods such as pieces of shrimp... I like feeding my candy cane & frogspawn & other LPS corals pieces of "thawed" frozen formula one.
Back to the Reef Solution, IMO these types of additives are a waste of money and can be a cause of increased nutrients in the water. Water changes does the trick for me... but with the magnesium I do test and add accordenly... if you are adding Iodine & strontium I'd recommend testing to see if the water is deficient first.
I'm all for soaking fish foods in vitamins, garlic and especially Selcon or Zoecon for tangs but I would not recommend just adding these to the water... IMO doing so just adds to the nutrient levels and have little benefit to the fish themselves.