My apologies if this has been asked before.
Can someone help me with some accurate information as to iron consumption in an sps tank that utilizes chaeto? I have found that dosing iron (up to .15 ppm) has had a significant effect on my coral coloration. I have taken photos over a 3 week period without having changed anything else in my tank in order to keep my results as controlled as possible for a home setting. While continuously testing my iron levels, I noticed that the iron depletes rather quickly (in a 3-4 day time span). This seems to be an unrealistic amount to keep up with. For some reason, I am sensing that there may be a link between my chaeto and iron uptake. Can anyone confirm this?
All parameters in my tank are for the most part, rock solid and do not fluctuate hardly at all. My PH remains between 8.15-8.2, calcium is almost at a constant 490-500ppm, magnesium at 1490-1500, KH at 8.5, NO3 at 2ppm, and PO4 is undetectable. These parameters do not fluctuate outside of the aforementioned readings. I can test my water 2 weeks apart and the parameters are still holding stable. I dose Kalkwasser mixed with vinegar via a dosing pump 24/7 as to mitigate PH spikes. The tank is beautiful, clean, and the livestock couldn't be happier. I show growth and color to the point that local hobbyists think I have some sort of secret. I would like to continue to contribute to the enhanced coloration which I have to believe to be due, in part, to the iron supplementing, but I have to know where it is all going.
Any insight would be helpful, but please be ready to back it up with evidence.
Can someone help me with some accurate information as to iron consumption in an sps tank that utilizes chaeto? I have found that dosing iron (up to .15 ppm) has had a significant effect on my coral coloration. I have taken photos over a 3 week period without having changed anything else in my tank in order to keep my results as controlled as possible for a home setting. While continuously testing my iron levels, I noticed that the iron depletes rather quickly (in a 3-4 day time span). This seems to be an unrealistic amount to keep up with. For some reason, I am sensing that there may be a link between my chaeto and iron uptake. Can anyone confirm this?
All parameters in my tank are for the most part, rock solid and do not fluctuate hardly at all. My PH remains between 8.15-8.2, calcium is almost at a constant 490-500ppm, magnesium at 1490-1500, KH at 8.5, NO3 at 2ppm, and PO4 is undetectable. These parameters do not fluctuate outside of the aforementioned readings. I can test my water 2 weeks apart and the parameters are still holding stable. I dose Kalkwasser mixed with vinegar via a dosing pump 24/7 as to mitigate PH spikes. The tank is beautiful, clean, and the livestock couldn't be happier. I show growth and color to the point that local hobbyists think I have some sort of secret. I would like to continue to contribute to the enhanced coloration which I have to believe to be due, in part, to the iron supplementing, but I have to know where it is all going.
Any insight would be helpful, but please be ready to back it up with evidence.
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