SPS Coloration with Triton

CMO · Aug 13, 2018

Anybody using additional supplements with Triton to improve SPS coloration? Was thinking of starting to dose aminos with acropower, coral amino, etc. but wanted to see if other seasoned Triton users found this to help at all.

If I understand correctly the Triton method says that macro algae will naturally release aminos if left untouched through natural die-off when over grown / limited nutrients. However, I like to keep my cheato healthy and growing by nitrate dosing and trimming so not sure I'm getting this benefit. I originally let the algea take it's own course but boy does that get messy (in the sump but also clogging power heads and reactors with pieces of dead cheato).

Thanks

A. grandis · Aug 14, 2018

Is that mess really necessary or better than adding amino acids?

CMO · Aug 16, 2018

A. grandis said:
Is that mess really necessary or better than adding amino acids?

No way! I'm going to start dosing acropower weekly instead of letting my cheato overgrow and die off to provide aminos.

A. grandis · Aug 17, 2018

Amino acid dosing works, but make sure to add very little.
Many times the recommended dose is way too much!

Chef Tommy · Aug 17, 2018

I run Triton and dose aquaforest; kalium since test shows low potassium, vitality, energy, & aminos.

Been doing this for 2 months & I see colors starting to improve. Triton is in month 5.

CMO · Aug 17, 2018

A. grandis said:
Amino acid dosing works, but make sure to add very little.
Many times the recommended dose is way too much!

Good to know. What signs that might indicate an over dose of aminos?

CMO · Aug 17, 2018

Chef Tommy said:
I run Triton and dose aquaforest; kalium since test shows low potassium, vitality, energy, & aminos.

Been doing this for 2 months & I see colors starting to improve. Triton is in month 5.

What tests are you referring to for vitality, energy and aminos? Thanks