What supplements/chemicals do you prefer for your reef?

wseidl515

Maybe you will be the inspiration she needs to put forth the effort to learn about this great hobby.
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MiamiLeos

That would be cool. Her and her husband have a really nice custom tank that's the centerpiece for their home so it would be cool to see it at it's full potential

Reefing Madness

Ouch. Yea, nothing like throwing money away.

MiamiLeos

they're loaded. not that that excuses it :(

MiamiLeos

I'm looking at testing supplies now. I notice that theres very few tests for magnesium, is that because the water hardness test measures it?

Reefing Madness

KH is not a test for Mag, its an indicator, but you can still have good dKH but have Mag out of whack. Its a balancing act somtimes.
Anyways, heres some good reads for you.
Chemistry And The Aquarium: Solving Calcium And Alkalinity Problems — Advanced Aquarist | Aquarist Magazine and Blog
Aquarium Chemistry; Calcium, KH, GH, pH, Electrolytes, Magnesium, Mineral Ions, Cations
What Your Coral Needs | Successful Reef Keeping

MiamiLeos

Thanks! Reading these has helped me understand the mag aspect of the aquarium better

MiamiLeos

I've found almost everything I need to test my water. One kit that tests Cal, Alk, and Mag. One kit that tests Ph, Ammonia, nitrite , and nitrate. Last a single test for Phosphate. But I haven't found a test for GH that is either by itself or if it is with other tests, not overly expensive. Since I'm testing for Cal, Mag, and Phos, do I have to test the GH?

Reefing Madness

Your ALK is good enough along with the others that you have.

MiamiLeos

Oh awesome! btw.. Are you the only member on this forum? lolol. Thanks for all your help :)