http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:22:23 +0000 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:11:29 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=61002 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61002&PID=498062&title=why-dose#498062 Author: Moosetang
Subject: 61002
Posted: December 27 2012 at 11:11am

Yea, that helps a bunch! I won't worry about that I guess. Things are looking great so far! Thanks guys!!]]> Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:11:29 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61002&PID=498062&title=why-dose#498062 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61002&PID=498041&title=why-dose#498041 Author: ReefdUp
Subject: 61002
Posted: December 26 2012 at 10:19pm

For the vast majority of reefkeepers, a good salt will do 99% of the work. As things grow, they need addition of alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium, so that takes dosing (in form of 2-part solution, calcium reactors, kalkwasser dosing, etc.)

There are very few reefkeepers who *need* to dose potassium, iodine, iron, manganese, strontium, etc. as long as they are using a good salt with regular water changes.

To be honest with you, testing for those additional elements can be a pain...especially since tests like potassium are an absolute pain. I find that testing when I am not happy with my colors is the best option. Typically, if you aren't happy with your colors, you'll find other issues as the culprit (too much carbon/GFO, too high nutrients, etc.)

You're much more likely to overdose those elements than to suffer a detrimentally low condition. I've suffered a low potassium issue once...and that was an obvious issue looking back...even without a test kit. I've never had an issue with low iron, etc.

Potassium will affect the tissue health of Seriatoporas/Stylophoras/Pocciloporas, and a lack of it will eventually cause a loss of blues in Acroporas.

Strontium is known to replace calcium in coral skeletons in low calcium environments, but I don't think it's know exactly how critical it is in calcium-building.

Iodine (and its close relatives-iodide, etc.) help give protection against UV, helps invertebrates build skeletons, etc. It's pretty important, but it's also nearly impossible to keep levels at NSW levels. Most reefkeepers just let it be with no deteriment.

Um...not sure I answered your question, but I hope that helped!]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 22:19:20 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61002&PID=498041&title=why-dose#498041 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61002&PID=498024&title=why-dose#498024 Author: Moosetang
Subject: 61002
Posted: December 26 2012 at 9:01pm

I've been very on top of keep the main 3 in check. I figure, if it helps, use it. :)]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:01:25 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61002&PID=498024&title=why-dose#498024 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61002&PID=498022&title=why-dose#498022 Author: Nails12
Subject: 61002
Posted: December 26 2012 at 8:55pm

These elements aren't really the normal... Although one can definitely test for them.. I know potassium and Iodine and perhaps even strontium can enhance color... But i would make sure the main 3 are in order before you dive into those... Last meeting was an excellent example of what these items do. Although i cant remember off the top of my head. ]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:55:41 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61002&PID=498022&title=why-dose#498022 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61002&PID=498021&title=why-dose#498021 Author: Moosetang
Subject: 61002
Posted: December 26 2012 at 8:49pm

Ok so, I understand the chemistry behind dosing Alk, Ca and Mag. But what does dosing Potasium, Iodine and Stronium do/help? How often to does? Stuff like that. My coral stock is climbing and I want to do the right things for them to be happy. I guess the bottom line is, what are the effects from dosing Pot, Iodine and Stro? Thanks all!]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:49:16 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61002&PID=498021&title=why-dose#498021