Calcium reactor and trace elements

[Jmas4]

I know a calcium reactor will give calcium and alk to your coral but what about trace elements such as iron and strontium? Will the coral skeleton media have these elements or will I need to add them separately?

 

[bif24701]

I know a calcium reactor will give calcium and alk to your coral but what about trace elements such as iron and strontium? Will the coral skeleton media have these elements or will I need to add them separately?

That's actually supposed to be one of the biggest benefits to CalRx, to my knowledge it will add trace elements. Though most media is low in Mag so most add a additional mag media to the RX. I believe it is because the oceans millions of years ago was much lower in Mag. That is if I remember correctly the reading.

 

[Jmas4]

That's actually supposed to be one of the biggest benefits to CalRx, to my knowledge it will add trace elements. Though most media is low in Mag so most add a additional mag media to the RX. I believe it is because the oceans millions of years ago was much lower in Mag. That is if I remember correctly the reading.

Ok that's good. Since calcium reactors add trace I need to just add mag like you said and iodide. I will be doing water changes to the tank so if a few trace elements are low, the a water change will replenish it.

Anyone else have thier experiences with calcium reactors and race elements?

 

[jrswindler]

reborn calcium reactor media from two little fishies has trace elements in it. also you can add zeomag to the media to keep mag up.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I know a calcium reactor will give calcium and alk to your coral but what about trace elements such as iron and strontium? Will the coral skeleton media have these elements or will I need to add them separately?

It is a common misconception that CaCO3/CO2 reactors add all the trace elements used in an aquarium. That isn't true. It only adds what is in the media, and elements that are mostly consumed in other ways than skeletal deposition (such as iron and silicate, although silicate isn't technically a trace element because there is too much present in seawater to be considered trace), may not adequately come from such a reactor.

 

[Jmas4]

It is a common misconception that CaCO3/CO2 reactors add all the trace elements used in an aquarium. That isn't true. It only adds what is in the media, and elements that are mostly consumed in other ways than skeletal deposition (such as iron and silicate, although silicate isn't technically a trace element because there is too much present in seawater to be considered trace), may not adequately come from such a reactor.

If iron and silicate are not introduced using the calcium reactor the how would I add them? Would a 20 percent monthly water change be enough or would I need to add supplements like red sea coral colors?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

If iron and silicate are not introduced using the calcium reactor the how would I add them? Would a 20 percent monthly water change be enough or would I need to add supplements like red sea coral colors?

Supplements. I have DIY recipes for both of those. :)

But those are just examples. Many others might be useful.

 

[Jmas4]

Supplements. I have DIY recipes for both of those. :)

But those are just examples. Many others might be useful.

Ok thanks

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

You're welcome.

Happy Reefing. :)