Seachem products

[chadster]

I have a 75 gallon reef aquarium, stocked very well and a 20 gallon sump. I have used B-ionic calcium buffer two part system for approximately 6 months. I didn't feel I was getting the results in coral growth and health but this product kept my ph, alkalinity and calcium levels very steady at the proper ranges. Two months ago, I decided to switch over to Seachem products. This was advice given to me by a local shop owner who uses their products and has his tanks on display to prove his success. Seems like my corals have come to life, moreso than before, but I am having trouble finding the correct routine and amounts to add to keep the above mentioned steady. I use Reef Complete, Reef Calcium, Reef Plus and Reef Builder. Does anyone have any experience with these products good or bad, and can I get some advice on what to use, when and about how much for proper dosages? I am on well water, running through a softener and an RO/DI unit. I use Instant Ocean salt mix and change 15 gallons every 2 weeks. Any advice would be appreciated. I truly enjoy reading these discussions. Thanks.

 

[kris]

Every product I've used from seachem has been outstanding and actually done what the package says it will do (and alot of products don't do that and it drives me crazy)

 

[chadster]

I agree. I am happy with the Seachem products. Maybe I just need to get used to them and how to use them which I'm sure will come with time. Their website FAQ impressed me because of the knowledge they seem to have and, most of all, experience. I have used products I knew nothing about that did not live up to their labels, which I've learned can be damaging. Most of those products I spent good money on are sitting on a shelf under my aquarium in the very back, only to go to waste.

 

[kris]

My apologies-I gave a review but no answer to your question. Yes it is very hard to determine exactly which products your tank needs (and doesn't need) are you having fluctuations in all of your levels or just one? Choose your products based on your tests. You may not need everything you mentioned. For example I kept a good calcium level with just the reef complete, and my kh was already on the high side so I ditched the reef calcium, and skipped the the reef builder. Although if your tank seems healthier than ever-you must be doing something right.
[This message has been edited by Kris (edited 03-30-2000).]
[This message has been edited by Kris (edited 03-30-2000).]