Gregcoyote
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Okay...to the SPS guys on the forum. I dose B-Ionic with a doser, but also add Kalkwasser. Is everything I need for SPS growth in the B-Ionic and I am wasting time with the Kalkwasser?
Gti_Leo said:SPS don't just need calcium, they need strontium and and regular trace elements, so really you'll need to dose atleast 3 different elements
Gregcoyote said:Okay...to the SPS guys on the forum. I dose B-Ionic with a doser, but also add Kalkwasser. Is everything I need for SPS growth in the B-Ionic and I am wasting time with the Kalkwasser?
The cheapest mag additive is epsom salts from your local drug store.So what is the best way to just add the magnesium? Easier than dosing kalkwasser? I've used the supplements before, is there something better?
Gregcoyote said:Algae in the corals tissue makes sugars. Good for energy, but not as good for laying down new tissues. I agree that feeding does help, I have seen this in my reef. I use oyster and phytoplankton for this every other day.
Thanks for all the good info!
Ricksreef said:Agree with Gregg,I add some phytoplankton every third day or so.I also feed some live Artemia nauplil (live brine shrimp)every few days.Corals love it,and I have had more growth since I started doing it.
Ricksreef said:No offense to anyone,but I will go with experienced advice from people with proven hands on personal results over others.To much conflicting information from the Internet.
Just my opinion.
Gregcoyote said:And what are we? I have over 2 decades doing this. If you don't trust our advise, don't ask for it. Not everything is known in this hobby, so there is room for different opinions. Make up your own mind as to what works for you.
Aprox 22 years keeping a reef tank.Dispute here guys.How many years experience in SW and show us your tanks.LOL
ccCapt said:Aprox 22 years keeping a reef tank.
And yours.....
Ricksreef said:I only have six years,that is why I try to only advise on what I know from my personal experience.That's why I agreed with your answer,because I know you have the knowledge from experience.
New members seem to think because someone has 2000 to 3000 posts that they are experts,even though they have only been doing SW a few months and have had big problems.
I'm getting to the point that I'll just quit trying to help.
ccCapt said:Aprox 22 years keeping a reef tank.
And yours.....
Lamark angel.What's that blueish fish? It looks cool
Thanks. I used to run ROX 0.8 carbon, but now I run bio pellets.VERY NICE! Do you run carbon?