questions on supplements?????

[tony]

I've been doing alot of reading about saltwater,and they say supplements are to be used in reef setups. Now comes the question,are these good,how much of each and how often:Kent Liquid Calcium,Kent Essential Elements,and Kent Super Iodine.PLZ tell me if i missed one,these are the ones i plan on using.
tony

 

[electrikat]

Those are what I use but most of them are replenished with regular water changes and you won't need them until you get a heavy stocking of corals. The salt mix has all the trace elements you need for a regular setup. After you get several corals and/or clams, crabs, snails, etc, you will start testing for calcium and then determine whether you need to add it or not. You won't need to spend the money right away.

 

[quarryshark]

I agree, water changes are what is needed more than supplements. I don't add anything that I cannot test the level for.
Good name brand salt mixes have everything you need IMO, you supplement with a good water change routine .

 

[tony]

ok but some supplements are taken out by the filter so would you still add between water changes

 

[quarryshark]

Many do, but like I said,.. I don't add anything that I cannot test for.
IMO water changes are the key.