Strontium for leathers?

[alliecat]

I have several leathers in my LPS/softy tank and have been dosing brightwell reef builder and iodine for almost a year and a half with no issues. The owner of my LFS suggests I separately dose strontium because he claims leathers use up a lot of it and can stunt my LPS. I have never heard this... Can anyone else shed some light on it? Or is it just a sales gimmick?

 

[Tahoe61]

Everything you ever wanted to know about Strontium. I have used it in the past and saw no noticeable difference in growth or health of corals. Routine water changes probably provide enough Strontium to meet the corals needs. Sounds like a classic case of someone trying to make a sale to me.

Aquarium Chemistry: Strontium and the Reef Aquarium ? Advanced Aquarist | Aquarist Magazine and Blog

 

[alliecat]

Thanks that's what I thought too. Plus the brightwell reef builder has it in it

 

[mfinn]

Routine water changes probably provide enough Strontium to meet the corals needs. Sounds like a classic case of someone trying to make a sale to me.

+1.