New to Reefkeeping?

Deanos · 03-06-2007, 10:52 PM

The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners,
Part 1: The Salt Water Itself

prattreef · 03-06-2007, 11:03 PM

Yes this a great article for even advanced hobbyists to read. Randy

Deanos · 03-06-2007, 11:05 PM

Randy Holmes-Farley never ceases to amaze me.

Deanos · 04-11-2007, 09:11 PM

The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners,
Part 2: What Chemicals Must be Supplemented

leonarsi · 04-11-2007, 09:47 PM

really useful, thanks Deanos

jresha · 05-01-2007, 12:41 PM

I appreciate all of your help and advice. I am a beginner in this hobby and have found that pretty much everyone that has some level of experience tries to go above and beyond to help a fellow reefer, no matter the experience level. Thanks again for all of your comments and related articles. I will be asking more questions as I get further along in my set up!!

SIReefer · 05-01-2007, 10:08 PM

Generally Unnecessary or Undesirable Supplements in Most Reef Aquaria

Iodine
Strontium
Borate
Trace element mixtures

Hi Deanos,
Do you supplement Iodine? I have a few shrimp & I thought this was necessary for their molting?

House of Laughter · 05-01-2007, 10:13 PM

Si,

Iodine occurs at levels acceptable to your molting needs based on regular water changes - if you do that (weekly) there is no real need to add iodine.

Also, there is no reason to add for it, if you don't plan on testing for it -

Hope that helps,

House

Deanos · 05-01-2007, 10:21 PM

Like House said, I do bi-weekly water changes and don't worry about "trace elements".

ScubaChinchilla · 05-01-2007, 11:43 PM

I read this during class, It was very well writen and had a tremendous amount of information. Is part 3 and 4 out?

03-06-2007, 10:52 PM	#1
Deanos Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bronx, NY 10475 Posts: 11,545 Reefer Ratings: (92)	New to Reefkeeping? The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 1: The Salt Water Itself __________________ Need help or have a question? Click the logo below:

03-06-2007, 11:05 PM	#3
Deanos Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bronx, NY 10475 Posts: 11,545 Reefer Ratings: (92)	Randy Holmes-Farley never ceases to amaze me. __________________ Need help or have a question? Click the logo below:

04-11-2007, 09:11 PM	#4
Deanos Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bronx, NY 10475 Posts: 11,545 Reefer Ratings: (92)	The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 2: What Chemicals Must be Supplemented __________________ Need help or have a question? Click the logo below:

04-11-2007, 09:47 PM	#5
leonarsi Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Stamford CT Posts: 71 Reefer Ratings: (2)	really useful, thanks Deanos __________________ 72 gal bow reef tank

05-01-2007, 10:08 PM	#7
SIReefer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staten Island Posts: 310 Reefer Ratings: (7)	Generally Unnecessary or Undesirable Supplements in Most Reef Aquaria Iodine Strontium Borate Trace element mixtures Hi Deanos, Do you supplement Iodine? I have a few shrimp & I thought this was necessary for their molting?

03-06-2007, 11:03 PM	#2
prattreef Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,496 Reefer Ratings: (17)	Yes this a great article for even advanced hobbyists to read. Randy

05-01-2007, 12:41 PM	#6
jresha Becky and Joe's Tank Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Posts: 26 Reefer Ratings: (0)	I appreciate all of your help and advice. I am a beginner in this hobby and have found that pretty much everyone that has some level of experience tries to go above and beyond to help a fellow reefer, no matter the experience level. Thanks again for all of your comments and related articles. I will be asking more questions as I get further along in my set up!!

05-01-2007, 10:13 PM	#8
House of Laughter One day at a time .. . . Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ossining, NY Posts: 9,881 Reefer Ratings: (120)	Si, Iodine occurs at levels acceptable to your molting needs based on regular water changes - if you do that (weekly) there is no real need to add iodine. Also, there is no reason to add for it, if you don't plan on testing for it - Hope that helps, House __________________ House of Fish (914) 424-0366 www.saltwatercritters.com Serving all your saltwater critter and reef needs

05-01-2007, 10:21 PM	#9
Deanos Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bronx, NY 10475 Posts: 11,545 Reefer Ratings: (92)	Like House said, I do bi-weekly water changes and don't worry about "trace elements". __________________ Need help or have a question? Click the logo below:

05-01-2007, 11:43 PM	#10
ScubaChinchilla Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Staten Island Posts: 43 Reefer Ratings: (0)	I read this during class, It was very well writen and had a tremendous amount of information. Is part 3 and 4 out?

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