Strontium

[alleykat81]

I'm just now getting into corals and I've been wondering about testing for strontium. What kind of levels are needed? Can anyone recommend a decent test kit and an additive?

[HighlandReefer]

Randy goes into great detail about strontium in the reef aquarium in this article:

Strontium and the Reef Aquarium
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/nov2003/chem.htm

Personally, unless you have particular organisms that may use possible significant amounts of strontium, I would not dose it. Most of your salt mixes are high in strontium compared to natural salt water.

[alleykat81]

Thanks for the info and advice.

[HighlandReefer]

Your welcome.

Happy Reefing :)