Nutrient and Supplement Dosing

vivianviv · 12/16/2018, 03:13 PM

Hi,
I'm setting up a new system with a 25 gallon display for LR/Fish/Corals and an identical tank as a refugio/sump.

Could anyone please recommend a basic dosing program for me. I am thinking that calcium, iodine and Strontium & Molybdenum should be sufficient for coral growth and general health.

You suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Viv

mcgyvr · 12/16/2018, 04:33 PM

Typically water changes allow one to maintain those levels without dosing for a while..
Dont dose what you dont test for so that you dont overdose..
Get test kits and test and add as needed.
Most just stick with cal/alk/mag..

Between feeding and water changes the other trace elements seem to do just fine

OldReefGuy · 12/16/2018, 10:37 PM

^ I couldnt agree more.

12/16/2018, 03:13 PM	#1
vivianviv Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 3	Nutrient and Supplement Dosing Hi, I'm setting up a new system with a 25 gallon display for LR/Fish/Corals and an identical tank as a refugio/sump. Could anyone please recommend a basic dosing program for me. I am thinking that calcium, iodine and Strontium & Molybdenum should be sufficient for coral growth and general health. You suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Viv

12/16/2018, 04:33 PM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Typically water changes allow one to maintain those levels without dosing for a while.. Dont dose what you dont test for so that you dont overdose.. Get test kits and test and add as needed. Most just stick with cal/alk/mag.. Between feeding and water changes the other trace elements seem to do just fine __________________ Who me?

12/16/2018, 10:37 PM	#3
OldReefGuy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Granada Hills Posts: 542	^ I couldnt agree more.