another live rock question - Aquarium Advice

mle421 · 12-29-2004, 04:50 PM

ok so i just got my live rock today from [acronym:c40e57bf33="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:c40e57bf33].com and its wonderful. I couldn't be happier. but in the note they sent with it they said they use Seachem reef advantage calcium every odd ay and seachem reef iodide every odd day. i thought that the whole idea of using the berlin method and using live rock was so that your tank was more "self-sufficient" so to say. Does everyone douse their tanks every other day with these chemicals? i haven't gotten a calcium test yet or an iodine one. i know, shame on me for buying the [acronym:c40e57bf33="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:c40e57bf33] without being fully prepaired. but i honestly din't think id need these test until i started thinking about fish.

im just curious what everyone else does. or would do with my set up.

this is my set up....

10 gallon tank

10lbs of [acronym:c40e57bf33="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:c40e57bf33] from Liverocks.com

neptune [acronym:c40e57bf33="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:c40e57bf33] filter

Profile 600 powerhead

100 W heater that came with my 29 gallon tank kit

standard florecent light.

I'm not really going for a reef aquarium, mainly just [acronym:c40e57bf33="Fish only with live rock"]FOWLR[/acronym:c40e57bf33] and whatever coral that may be on my [acronym:c40e57bf33="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:c40e57bf33] that can live with just my florecents for now.

any advice will be greatly appreciated!
[acronym:c40e57bf33="Thanks in Advance"]TIA[/acronym:c40e57bf33]!

~emily~

quarryshark · 12-29-2004, 04:53 PM

I add nothing to my tank. Just do the water changes.

mle421 · 12-29-2004, 05:03 PM

thanks! i'm so relieved to hear that!

**lando** · 12-29-2004, 05:05 PM

I do not dose any trace elements, iodine or [acronym:466405fac6="Calcium"]CA[/acronym:466405fac6] to my reef. Doing frequent water changes will ensure all levels will be where they need to be. I got a free Seachem Reef Pack from our local rep while I was at the [acronym:466405fac6="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:466405fac6] so I used it for a month. It goes fast and is pretty expensive, that is why I stopped. However, during that time I noticed a huge growth boom in both my xenia species. Adding them should not hurt, just make sure you test for both [acronym:466405fac6="Calcium"]CA[/acronym:466405fac6] and iodine if you decide to.

IfoundNemo · 12-29-2004, 05:12 PM

I add kent's marine strontium, calcium, and iodine to my tank. Its good for corals, [acronym:f1ae12e473="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:f1ae12e473] corolines, and inverts. Its foods for [acronym:f1ae12e473="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:f1ae12e473]. [acronym:f1ae12e473="Just My Opinion"]JMO[/acronym:f1ae12e473]

quarryshark · 12-29-2004, 05:22 PM

Ya but this is live rock, I understand for a reef tank.
I got the same directions in mine. I chose not to do it.
If it really concern you, post the question to [acronym:ffea83cf95="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:ffea83cf95].com here, I'm sure Zack would answer your question in detail.
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewforum.php?f=50

mle421 · 12-29-2004, 05:28 PM

im not tryin for a reef tank yet. just a healthy rock and some fish in the future. Maybe someday i'll upgrade and then ill consider the chemicals. thanks for all your help guys!

ps can i just say how gosh darn excited i am with this live rock! i have so much on it! i have a bunch of little baby zoos! and ive already seen 4 snails, there's 4 dead crabs, but thats ok, maybe theres some alive ones i cant see yet! plus two baby what look like annemonies! i'm so stoked!

quarryshark · 12-29-2004, 06:12 PM

Its a lot of fun, looking forward to my next batch.

mle421 · 12-31-2004, 04:46 PM

i'm loving it! i just hope everything survives the curing process!

12-29-2004, 04:50 PM	#1
mle421 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 381 Images: 1	another live rock question ok so i just got my live rock today from [acronym:c40e57bf33="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:c40e57bf33].com and its wonderful. I couldn't be happier. but in the note they sent with it they said they use Seachem reef advantage calcium every odd ay and seachem reef iodide every odd day. i thought that the whole idea of using the berlin method and using live rock was so that your tank was more "self-sufficient" so to say. Does everyone douse their tanks every other day with these chemicals? i haven't gotten a calcium test yet or an iodine one. i know, shame on me for buying the [acronym:c40e57bf33="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:c40e57bf33] without being fully prepaired. but i honestly din't think id need these test until i started thinking about fish. im just curious what everyone else does. or would do with my set up. this is my set up.... 10 gallon tank 10lbs of [acronym:c40e57bf33="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:c40e57bf33] from Liverocks.com neptune [acronym:c40e57bf33="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:c40e57bf33] filter Profile 600 powerhead 100 W heater that came with my 29 gallon tank kit standard florecent light. I'm not really going for a reef aquarium, mainly just [acronym:c40e57bf33="Fish only with live rock"]FOWLR[/acronym:c40e57bf33] and whatever coral that may be on my [acronym:c40e57bf33="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:c40e57bf33] that can live with just my florecents for now. any advice will be greatly appreciated! [acronym:c40e57bf33="Thanks in Advance"]TIA[/acronym:c40e57bf33]! ~emily~

12-29-2004, 05:05 PM	#4
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	I do not dose any trace elements, iodine or [acronym:466405fac6="Calcium"]CA[/acronym:466405fac6] to my reef. Doing frequent water changes will ensure all levels will be where they need to be. I got a free Seachem Reef Pack from our local rep while I was at the [acronym:466405fac6="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:466405fac6] so I used it for a month. It goes fast and is pretty expensive, that is why I stopped. However, during that time I noticed a huge growth boom in both my xenia species. Adding them should not hurt, just make sure you test for both [acronym:466405fac6="Calcium"]CA[/acronym:466405fac6] and iodine if you decide to. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

12-29-2004, 05:12 PM	#5
IfoundNemo Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sweet Home ALABAMA Posts: 337	I add kent's marine strontium, calcium, and iodine to my tank. Its good for corals, [acronym:f1ae12e473="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:f1ae12e473] corolines, and inverts. Its foods for [acronym:f1ae12e473="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:f1ae12e473]. [acronym:f1ae12e473="Just My Opinion"]JMO[/acronym:f1ae12e473] __________________ 75 [acronym:fc2c37ae44="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:fc2c37ae44] [acronym:fc2c37ae44="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:fc2c37ae44] 55 [acronym:fc2c37ae44="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:fc2c37ae44] [acronym:fc2c37ae44="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:fc2c37ae44]

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12-29-2004, 04:53 PM	#2
quarryshark Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,377 Images: 53	I add nothing to my tank. Just do the water changes.

12-29-2004, 05:03 PM	#3
mle421 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 381 Images: 1	thanks! i'm so relieved to hear that!

12-29-2004, 05:22 PM	#6
quarryshark Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,377 Images: 53	Ya but this is live rock, I understand for a reef tank. I got the same directions in mine. I chose not to do it. If it really concern you, post the question to [acronym:ffea83cf95="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:ffea83cf95].com here, I'm sure Zack would answer your question in detail. http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewforum.php?f=50

12-29-2004, 05:28 PM	#7
mle421 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 381 Images: 1	im not tryin for a reef tank yet. just a healthy rock and some fish in the future. Maybe someday i'll upgrade and then ill consider the chemicals. thanks for all your help guys! ps can i just say how gosh darn excited i am with this live rock! i have so much on it! i have a bunch of little baby zoos! and ive already seen 4 snails, there's 4 dead crabs, but thats ok, maybe theres some alive ones i cant see yet! plus two baby what look like annemonies! i'm so stoked!

12-29-2004, 06:12 PM	#8
quarryshark Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,377 Images: 53	Its a lot of fun, looking forward to my next batch.

12-31-2004, 04:46 PM	#9
mle421 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 381 Images: 1	i'm loving it! i just hope everything survives the curing process!