what do you add?

[mbrands]

What, if anything, does everyone add to supplement their reef tank? This question is assuming you don't need to add calcium for low calcium levels, etc. Do you regularly add trace elements? If so, is there a more reputable brand?
All I have now is a torch coral, but I plan to get more soft corals over the next few months.
Thanks for your input!

 

[robchuck]

I add B-Ionic and kalkwasser through a Nilsen reactor, and occasionally magnesium as needed.

 

[clarkiiboi]

If you just asking about trace elements they will get replaced with your water changes...its all in the salt mix. For corals, adding DT's isn't a bad idea. HTH

 

[reefnut]

Do you regularly add trace elements?
Yep,sure do... usually weekly... sometimes by-weekly... every time I do a water change like ClarkiiBoi says "its all in the salt mix".

 

[tizzo]

Aside from the water changes, I add nothing to my tank as far as bottled stuff.

 

[xnikki118x]

I use Reef Success Coral Trace...I believe it's made by Red Sea. I only add it once a month if that, though. I also add Searchem's pH 8.3 buffer about once a month, and I supplement iodine about every two weeks. I add a small amount Reef Success Calcium +3 whenever my calcium levels are below 400 or so, but that doesn't happen very often.
It's all a matter of personal opinion though, really. I'm sure you'll find a system you like that works for you.

 

[flatzboy]

I add Dt's and cyclopeeze here and there.

 

[mbrands]

ClarkiiBoi and FlatzBoy - What is the "DT" that you mention? What does DT stand for?
Everyone else - Thanks for the input!!

 

[flatzboy]

It's a brand of live phytoplankton.