Chemicals and Additives

Bbentler

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First of all, I know there are a lot of questions I am asking so if you can answer any of them it would be helpful. Also I am new to this portion of the marine hobby and have never had corals before. I have pretty well decided I definately want some xenia in my 2 gallon pico tank. I do best if I could find something that would simply lay out what each of these chemicals do for the marine enviroment and what I should or shouldnt do daily for them. My question was what do I need to do with each of these chemicals. I don't know the best ways to control nitrite and nitrate in a small tank like that. Should I add a protein skimmer as well as my wet-dry filter I have with bioballs. Are bioballs bad for a small reef tank? Also, what do I need to know about the different additive chemicals. I have seen a Kent Marine Nano Reef additive. Would that work well? What should I know about Calcium, Phosphate, and Strontium and are there additives I should use with them? Are there any other additives I should know about?

Sorry for all the questions, but I do well when I have all the different chemicals and additives all straightened out before I start adding coral. And like I say if you can answer ANY of the questions feel free to post.

Thanks

Ben
 
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