Dosing Micronutrients
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Topic: Dosing Micronutrients
Posted By: Jeffatpm
Subject: Dosing Micronutrients
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 5:10pm
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Does anyone do dosing of micronutrients to their tank other thank Mg, Alk and Calc?
ie
vitamins
iodine - iodide
trace elements
strontium
etc....
Has anyone found that they are needed between water changes.
If anyone does dose them - why? Better coloring, etc? ------------- 210 Reef with loads of LEDS Large Fishey Room Located Near Jordan Landing in West Jordan. |
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Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 5:48pm
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Yes, many hobbyists use those because: - if the tank is packed with coral, it's easier and cheaper than frequent water changes - some coral grow better or color up better with those supplemental elements There are many brands of supplements that deliver a smorgasbord of trace elements. They all work. ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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Posted By: Jeffatpm
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 6:21pm
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How long do people go without doing a water change? Maybe two months, and at the one month mark do a good dosing of these vitamins and minerals? ------------- 210 Reef with loads of LEDS Large Fishey Room Located Near Jordan Landing in West Jordan. |