dosing needed?

[pico-reefer]

i have a 35 gallon reef build in the works, i want to keep mainly softies, zoas, mushrooms, leathers and the like. i plan on doing about 5-6 gallon waterchanges a week, do you guys think i should dose anything? the salt i will be using is red sea coral pro

 

[nano427]

nope, you should be good to go just keep up on your water changes

 

[mfinn]

On a soft coral tank the only thing you need to do is water changes with a good quality salt.

 

[pico-reefer]

ok, thanks, i decided im going to use D-D H2Ocean magnesium pro plus salt mix

 

[scuba guy ron]

you will get all you need as stated above with water changes.

 

[scuba guy ron]

here is a good link that may help you make your final decision on which salt mix. Scroll about half way down and you will find info in salt mixes. http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/rhf/index.php

 

[Engloid]

I realize that's all you NEED with soft corals, but what sorts of things will improve growth rates? I was told that iodine was excellent for them.

 

[pico-reefer]

hmm i actually forgot about iodine. what are the best levels of cal. alk. mag and iodine for soft corals?

 

[mfinn]

I realize that's all you NEED with soft corals, but what sorts of things will improve growth rates? I was told that iodine was excellent for them.

If your tests show the iodine level is low, then yes add iodine.. But if you don't test it, don't add it.