Trace Elements

[nihard]

I am trying to supplement trace elements to my 225 gallons SPS tank Tank is ~9 months and has about 40 sticks. I am seeing growth but a lack of color and polyp extension. Considering going with Tropic Marine K and A or Korallen Zucht Trace Element Complex. Any thoughts? I am running a Calcium reactor: Alk 10.22, Cal 450. and mag 1280.

 

[H2OPlayar]

I am currently doing red sea a-b-c-d with success. I am looking at switching to the balling method with tropic marin k, a, c but have not yet. I only want to switch to minimize dosing heads needed.

 

[Vhuang168]

@nihard
What are your nutrient levels like?
Lights used? LIght period?

Some pictures of the corals would help.

 

[nihard]

@nihard
What are your nutrient levels like?
Lights used? LIght period?

Some pictures of the corals would help.

Nitrate is at 2
Kessil A360x, 11 hours a day using BRS recommended configuration.

 

[Vhuang168]

Phosphate?
Some close up pictures of what you are seeing would help.

I'm guessing a 6' tank?

 

[nihard]

Phosphate?
Some close up pictures of what you are seeing would help.

I'm guessing a 6' tank?

Yes, 6' tank. Phosphate is@0.07. Will get some close up pictures when the lights come on. Thanks

 

[Patio]

Do ICP test results indicate you are low on any trace elements?

 

[jhuynh]

hows that walt disney doing that you picked up recently?

 

[nihard]

Do ICP test results indicate you are low on any trace elements?

Just ordered one, thanks

 

[nihard]

Just ordered one, thanks

That's doing great. It has grown -1/4". I can see it's encrusted a bit. Thanks

 

[Coral reefer]

I’d def look at raising nitrate a bit, and maybe feeding some coral food.

 

[nihard]

I’d def look at raising nitrate a bit, and maybe feeding some coral food.

Currently I am feeding Reef Nutritions oyster feast, mysis feast and copo pods feast.

 

[iani]

Bring down your Alk and bring up your Mg a bit.