Coral Care

Hong Kongan · 01-23-2006, 01:51 AM

Hi all,

I have decided to stock my tank with lps and sps corals. I have metal halides and no predatory fish or invertebrates and the tank has been set up for about a year so far. I have read that these corals need regular supplements to thrive. What supplements do I need and which brands should I use. Also how much should I use for the corals. If anyone could give me some names of sps or lps corals I would greatly appreciate it.

thanks.

R3 · 01-23-2006, 01:57 AM

Do you dose calcium or kalkwasser? Have a calcium reactor? That would be a good start. More info please. Later Ryan

Hong Kongan · 01-23-2006, 03:05 AM

I dont have a calcium reactor and i use no supplements or additives.

xtopher · 01-23-2006, 03:09 AM

Just good old fashioned regular water changes are a good start and a general rule of thumb around here is not to add anything you can't test for

skeety · 01-23-2006, 10:43 AM

I agree with Chris, but the one thing you DO need to suppliment is
Calcium (and Alkalinity).

THis can be done via dosing Kalkwasser, or with a Kalk reactor or Calcium reactor.

I'd do some research as each has its advantages, disadvantages.

But provided you're doing regular water changes, THAT should be the only suppliments you need.

Hong Kongan · 01-24-2006, 10:46 AM

I went out and bought a calcium supplement from coralife and am going to pick up the alkalinity supplement today. I change the water 2 times a week. When can I start adding the corals? All other levels are normal, thanks.