What kind of trace element additives to use?
- Thread starter stoneriff
- Start date
- Location
- Ridgewood, NY
Same here, I don't use any additives just weekly water changes. I also change the carbon in my reactor once a month. Also, I dose Calcium, Alk and Magnesium. I'm not sure if you are referring to strontium, etc...
- Location
- NY
I like ESV brand for both supplements and trace elements. However, not everyone has a need for both Ca and Alk. Sometimes water changes are sufficient for one of the two to remain within range. Unfortunately ESV only sells their B-Ionic two part components as a set. When this is the case for your situation I like the Brightwells. They sell the Reef Code A & B individually so you aren't required to buy both.
Russ
Russ
I follow your exact routine. I use ESV products. I asked because i always see folks posting about "trace elements". I was curious if there was a particular brand of Aminos or other additives that may promote coral health.
- Location
- Ridgewood, NY
Well I use ZeoVit LPS Amino Acids, Coral Vitalizer, Sponge Power, Coral Booster and Pohl's Xtra. I forgot to mention those, I only use them about twice a week in very small doses like 1 ml each except the coral Vitalizer and Sponge Power which I dose daily (1 drop per 25 gallons) I've been using Zeo for awhile, expensive though, i probably don't need it since my husbandry is excellent.
- Location
- Long Island
Brightwell trace,B7 after every water change coral amino 8drops a day.
I will look in to those. Thank you.
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