Are reef supplements really necessary and if so what kind?
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Some aquarists say that if you can't test for it, don't add it.
You may need to supplement calcium and magnesium if you have a lot of stony corals and water changes aren't replenishing them. I wouldn't really call either a "supplement" but more of a water parameter adjustment.
Not many people use iodine these days, as far as I know.
Phytoplankton falls more in the category of food than a supplement. It can help increase pod populations, but of course, will cause some pollution if it's not being eaten.
A lot of people add no "supplements" and have a perfectly healthy reef tank.
In a FOWLR tank, you probably won't need to add anything at all.
As you start to research corals, you'll find about their individual needs for food and light.
I personally stay away from any "magic potions" that are supposed to solve one problem or another, such as slime removers, "health" additives, etc. I feel that the less I add of unknown substances, the better.
You may need to supplement calcium and magnesium if you have a lot of stony corals and water changes aren't replenishing them. I wouldn't really call either a "supplement" but more of a water parameter adjustment.
Not many people use iodine these days, as far as I know.
Phytoplankton falls more in the category of food than a supplement. It can help increase pod populations, but of course, will cause some pollution if it's not being eaten.
A lot of people add no "supplements" and have a perfectly healthy reef tank.
In a FOWLR tank, you probably won't need to add anything at all.
As you start to research corals, you'll find about their individual needs for food and light.
I personally stay away from any "magic potions" that are supposed to solve one problem or another, such as slime removers, "health" additives, etc. I feel that the less I add of unknown substances, the better.
not that im a aware of they dont eat pods.. my ric eats mysis sometimes if it lands on it, ive never seen frogspawn eat anything.. funny thing you say stuffs to big for pods b/c i actually see them carring around mysis/pellets when it hits the sand.. if they weren't so small i would take a pic, its quite funny.. like a ant carrying around a pea lol
ive never added iodine or anything like that..oh yea i also add live photoplankton... as far as suppliments i agree with lotus if you cant test for it u prolly shouldnt add it to yur tank