i just payed 100 $ on a whole set of mineral blends . the LFS swore by them . and said that i should use the whole set weekly .
theres 1- flourine - iodine 2- strontium- barium 3- iodate- iodide- 4 - Strontium 5- calcium 6- magnesium and 7- a pH Buffer .
are they necessary or did i Just waist a 100 bucks
mineral blends
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schigara - Posts: 468
- Joined: Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:42 pm
They are are useful and over time some deplete faster than others. Calcium and Alk buffer deplete the fastest.
You should always use a test kit for anything you are adding. If you have no Idea how much is in the water, then how would you know if anything is needed.
The first 3 you listed are usually maintained well just through water changes alone. The test kits for the first 3 are also quite expensive and most hardcore SPS keepers don't test or dose them. They rely on water changes.
Ca, Alk and Mag are the only 3 you need to test and possibly dose.
Are you going to be keeping LPS and SPS corals?
You should always use a test kit for anything you are adding. If you have no Idea how much is in the water, then how would you know if anything is needed.
The first 3 you listed are usually maintained well just through water changes alone. The test kits for the first 3 are also quite expensive and most hardcore SPS keepers don't test or dose them. They rely on water changes.
Ca, Alk and Mag are the only 3 you need to test and possibly dose.
Are you going to be keeping LPS and SPS corals?
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amadeo - Posts: 35
- Joined: Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:03 pm
on the back of all the bottles it said to use weekly as did the LFS. and are very healthy for corals . i still dont have corals but if its useful for the corals than my live rock will like it. i didnt test the water. does any one use the minerals . or can i do without ( ill finish what i have and just do water changes is enough? )
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schigara - Posts: 468
- Joined: Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:42 pm
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