Iron supplement in reef aquarium

[baruchbl]

I want to add iron to my reef tank and i bought Kent marin iron suppliment. I see that its contains olso Managnese.
What its Managnse? and why it is important to use it?
Baruch

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

I do not know that it is important to dose, and I'd prefer to use iron supplements without it. That said, it may be useful. It is used in many enzymes. :)

I mention that product and iron dosing in the first article below:


First Iron Article: Macroalgae and Dosing Recommendations
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/aug2002/chem.htm

Second Iron Article: Iron: A Look at Organisms Other than Macroalgae
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/oct2002/chem.htm

[baruchbl]

Thank you for your respond.

Baruch

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

You're welcome.

Happy reefing. :)

[dannynguyen3573]

Randy,
If I'm use Kent's product, how much should I dose for 180G tank. Can I just follow the direction on bottle.

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Yes, just follow the directions. The iron dose is not critical as best I can tell.