Tank Additives Question..?

[mkcsil18]

I see all these additives for your tank, Iodine, essentional something or other... are they necceseray? or a waste? should I be adding anything to my tank to make it grow? or does this happen on its own? thanks in advance for all your help.

 

[bang guy]

Your tank isn't going to grow no matter what you do.
IMO SW aquariums just need regular water changes, Calcium, Bicarbonate, and occationally a Magnesium bump. Never dose anything unless you have tested for it and know it's low.

 

[mkcsil18]

well I have had my SW tank running for about 2 months now or so... and I check the Nitrate, Ph, Alc, & Salt levels about ever 3-4 days... what else should I test for? and how do I test them... thanks again.

 

[bang guy]

Calcium is another good test.
What livestock are you planning on keeping?
For now I'd suggest just doing regular water changes.

 

[mkcsil18]

right now I have a 45 Gallon tank, I Have 45-50 lbs of Live rock
1-Porcupine puffer
1-yellow tang
1-atlantic blue tang
2-clown fish
2-damsels
1-anemone (2 rose bubble tip's ordered)
20-turbo snails

 

[bang guy]

Regular water changes should keep your water parameters in check IMO.
Do you have all of those fish in your tank already? I'm a bit worried about having an Anemone in there...

 

[mkcsil18]

really??? the anemone seems to be doing great that is why I ordered another..... I have a 36" 4-96wt Orbit light fixture on it.. and seems to be doing good.. why shouldn't I have an anemone?

 

[greatfullreefer]

Originally posted by Bang Guy
Your tank isn't going to grow no matter what you do.


I think he needs it to grow into a 125 gallon with that stocking list

 

[bang guy]

That's great if it's working. You just have a really high bio-load of fish and I'm impressed you can maintain good enough water quality for the Anemone.

 

[mkcsil18]

well I was really thinking about upgrading to a 100 gallon or so... but I wanted to learn with this one? are you guys saying I need to get rid of some fish? I have seen smaller tanks with alot of anemone's and some cool looking items in it.. that is what I am looking to achieve...

 

[dvs]

Originally posted by mkcsil18
right now I have a 45 Gallon tank, I Have 45-50 lbs of Live rock
1-Porcupine puffer
1-yellow tang
1-atlantic blue tang
2-clown fish
2-damsels
1-anemone (2 rose bubble tip's ordered)
20-turbo snails

Thats a lot of fish. I wish you well my friend.
Jen