Calcium and additives

[flfireman1]

I wanted to get everyones opinion on what brand of additives/supplements they use for for their reef tanks.

I was thinking of using two little fishies C-Balance. Anybody use this? Your thoughts, pros and cons of using this?

Thanks
Eric

 

[ReefWreak]

Though TLF C-Balance is probably the same thing, and it probably supports a local legend, published author in the area, and honorary club member (Julian Sprung), I've always used B-Ionic. I'm sure it's all the same stuff in the end...

 

[NanoKat]

I also use the B-ionic...with good results. I had used the Kent A/B version, but the price of the B-ionic was much more reasonable.

 

[macawmagic]

i use mrs. wages pickling lime (kalkwasser) for all my topoff water. and then regular water changes.

 

[brians4671]

are calcium additives necessary? are there any natural ways to adjust calcium?

 

[ReefWreak]

Natural ways? Water changes.....

Short of that, and now that I think of it, for anyone who is relatively still in the beginning of the hobby (6-12 months) I would suggest just using kalkwasser (pickling lime) since it'll be MUCH cheaper, and it'll balance out everything.


REMEMBER!!!!!
DO NOT USE ADDITIVES THAT YOU ARE NOT TESTING FOR!

ALSO!
The ONLY additive you should EVER add to your tank is Calcium, either in the form of a two part solution, Kalkwasser, or with a calcium reactor. I would not suggest ANY other additions EVER!

Any "supplemental mineral/vitamin/etc/etc/etc" crap that the LFS tries to sell you WILL NOT HELP and usually just MAKES THINGS WORSE!

Save your money. Do water changes. That's all your tank needs.....