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Old 11-07-2006, 08:01 PM   #1
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What is the minimum I would have to add to my tank to sustain LPS, soft corals, mushrooms, and polyps? I have only been adding B-Ionic 2 part buffer/calcium along with water changes. Could I get by with only this one additive?
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Old 11-07-2006, 08:06 PM   #2
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Air Bubbles

Also, I have quite a bit of fine bubbles in my tank. Is this ok?
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Old 11-07-2006, 08:27 PM   #3
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CA/Alk and water changes is all you need, in fact with your tank you may not need your CA suppliment, what do you run your levels at?

Micro bubbles are annoying to us, but don't bother corals much FME, but for your sake you may want to do something about it.

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Old 11-07-2006, 08:38 PM   #4
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Are you saying the corals I mentioned can get by without any additional calcium additive? I currently keep my calcium levels between 400-450.
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You will need a calcium additive for the LPS. Just make sure to keep your alk and calc at good levels and you'll be fine. (over 380ppm calcium, around 10dKh for alk)
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