supplements for 10g: hammerhead

Kigs · 01/31/2006, 10:27 AM

What would you guys use for supplement in a 10g? and how much?

I currently have a hammerhead that hasn't improved much ever since I bought it from a LFS. It was already showing its skeletons, and it hasn't improved much. I took the advice from the nano forum of moving it to a lower water flow area, a little improvement, but not as much as I expected.

MarksReef · 01/31/2006, 10:32 AM

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What would you guys use for supplement in a 10g? and how much?

I wouls use B-ionic. How much depends on the tanks usage. Are you testing now? Adding any suppliments?

Kigs · 01/31/2006, 01:34 PM

no, just a weekly water change. I considered b-ionic, but the usage level on the back usually says ~tsp per 25g or so, and my tank is only 10g. Could you help me figure out the right dosage?

hammer is the only LPS in my tank, other corals are shrooms, and polyps.

MarksReef · 01/31/2006, 01:50 PM

Since B-ionic is used to maintain your levels, you would start by first testing you alk. and Cal. levels ( do you know these now?) then I would start with the recommended dosage which is 1 ml per gallon ( it comes with a measuring cup ) so you would add 10 ml a day of each part. Then after 4+ days test again to see if your levels are being maintained. if they are, you are fine, if not adjust more or less.

Kigs · 01/31/2006, 01:54 PM

Will do, thank you for your help.

MarksReef · 01/31/2006, 02:19 PM

Your welcome and happy reefing.

01/31/2006, 10:27 AM	#1
Kigs Moved On Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: LI, NY Posts: 2,280	supplements for 10g: hammerhead What would you guys use for supplement in a 10g? and how much? I currently have a hammerhead that hasn't improved much ever since I bought it from a LFS. It was already showing its skeletons, and it hasn't improved much. I took the advice from the nano forum of moving it to a lower water flow area, a little improvement, but not as much as I expected.

01/31/2006, 01:34 PM	#3
Kigs Moved On Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: LI, NY Posts: 2,280	no, just a weekly water change. I considered b-ionic, but the usage level on the back usually says ~tsp per 25g or so, and my tank is only 10g. Could you help me figure out the right dosage? hammer is the only LPS in my tank, other corals are shrooms, and polyps.

01/31/2006, 01:50 PM	#4
MarksReef Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Rush, N.Y. Posts: 3,236	Since B-ionic is used to maintain your levels, you would start by first testing you alk. and Cal. levels ( do you know these now?) then I would start with the recommended dosage which is 1 ml per gallon ( it comes with a measuring cup ) so you would add 10 ml a day of each part. Then after 4+ days test again to see if your levels are being maintained. if they are, you are fine, if not adjust more or less.

01/31/2006, 01:54 PM	#5
Kigs Moved On Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: LI, NY Posts: 2,280	Will do, thank you for your help.

01/31/2006, 02:19 PM	#6
MarksReef Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Rush, N.Y. Posts: 3,236	Your welcome and happy reefing.