Survey for Reef Care

[ireven]

I am wondering what everyone is using for their corals? Like what kind of treatment or supplements are necessary for the corals? I saw there are so many different supplements for them like iodine and iodide but I couldn't tell the difference? I am currently using the brand Kent Marine for calcium and other treatments. Can someone recommend a brand or tell me what they use for their tank??? Thanks.

 

[daniel411]

Really, for most people, all you need is regular water changes to replenish trace elements and waste exportation.
What you will want to buffer/adjust is the ph, calcium, alkalinity.

 

[ireven]

um......only water change?
what about Iodide and Iodine? they would be removed by skimmer in couple days, you don't replace it?
well, i just wonder that if the water change can done everything, then why all the company are selling their products? such as:"Mabnesium&iron, molybdenum&strontium,etc"
also, for the Invertebrate food, what you guys using? (not the live one that selling in LFS)

 

[black99l]

i use c-balance and coral vital, and do bi weekly water changes. I have also heard great things about seachem.
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[nas19320]

I just use products to help raise my ALk and Cal, every now and then a little Mg supplement. Water changes take care of the rest.