Vitamins & Supplements

[Iguana79]

This is my first post/thread. I have been reading and reading like crazy at the other threads. I havn't really seen anything on what I should be using to start out. I havn't bought any supplements yet, hence this thread. I have (Looks like a hell of alot) Of LR, around 63lbs. I have a 60g tank. Its going through the cycle and has been up for a little over a week. I just got my power heads today . 2 #3 Korlia's and A 620 Sieo. So I think running it for a week with no flow slowed some stuff down. Anyways Just wanted to know if I should be adding anything? I'm looking at

Essential Elements
Lugol's Solution
Coral-Vite
Liquid Reactor

Are these good? Do I need this much? Do I need more?

I'm planning on keeping both LPS And SPS And some anemones.
More SPS I think though.

Thanks! Also will post a pic. Wanna know what you guys think ? I take critisium VERY well. But that will be a little later. Thanks Again. Without this site I would be VERY Lost. My LFS Is helpless.

 

[drummereef]

You should read this.

What Chemicals Must be Supplemented
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-04/rhf/index.php

I find, with regular weekly water changes and an alkalinity/calcium supplimentation regimen, there is no need for trace elements etc.

 

[drummereef]

Oh and btw Iguana79,

[welcome]

 

[bertoni]

I wouldn't dose any of those products. The linked article should help.

 

[Iguana79]

Thanks for the link! But as far as Calcium Supplements go. Is there anyone in particulate you use? I don't have the money for a reactor. Thinking maybe some sort of drip system? Or can I just add it with a teaspoon once a week? Also should I start adding it now? Or wait after the cycle? Or until I actually get something other than LR in my tank? (Which will be in about 2 months) I'm going very slow.

Thanks for the help!

Appreciate the cheerful welcome

 

[Nano Chris]

I have BIONIC 2 part Calcium/Alk and i have BIONIC MAG, but mostly water changes help keep them in line.

 

[bertoni]

A 2-ppart like B-Ionic is a good way to get started, in my opinion. It might be rather expensive over the long haul for that size tank, though. This article might help:

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php