carbon

[FRANK48]

i know this may sound stupid but what is carbon used for and do i need it in my tank

 

[DDenny]

Will help remove toxins and clear up the yellow tint in the water. I don't run carbon in my tank but I might just to clear things up.

 

[FRANK48]

Will help remove toxins and clear up the yellow tint in the water. I don't run carbon in my tank but I might just to clear things up.

thanks. could you also explain about magnesium because i'm kinda just learning about it

 

[DDenny]

This will help.

Benefits of Magnesium in Saltwater Aquariums

Often overlooked, magnesium plays a critical role in chemical and biological processes in an aquarist's saltwater aquarium. The magnesium content in natural saltwater is only behind that of sodium and chloride, making it a major element as opposed to a trace element. Magnesium is essential to...

bluefishaquarium.com

 

[FRANK48]

This will help.

Benefits of Magnesium in Saltwater Aquariums

Often overlooked, magnesium plays a critical role in chemical and biological processes in an aquarist's saltwater aquarium. The magnesium content in natural saltwater is only behind that of sodium and chloride, making it a major element as opposed to a trace element. Magnesium is essential to...

bluefishaquarium.com

so should i dose my tank?

 

[DDenny]

Before you dose anything make sure that you are testing or it.

 

[FRANK48]

Before you dose anything make sure that you are testing or it.

okay

 

[FRANK48]

Before you dose anything make sure that you are testing or it.

would i ever need to dose it if i had soft corals?

 

[DDenny]

I don't dose anything at this time and I still test for the following. Reminds me I need to check parameters tonight and this is what I test for weekly.

pH (I use a pH meter pen)
Phosphates (Hanna Phosphorus Checker)
Nitrates (Salifert)
Magnesium (Salifert)
Calcium (Salifert)
Alk (Salifert)
Salinity (Refractometer)

 

[DDenny]

would i ever need to dose it if i had soft corals?

Hard to tell If you do water changes regularly possibly no not with just softies. I have a hard time keeping Nitrates and Phosphates at the correct levels (mine are low) and I might have to figure out a way to raise those. I don't have fish in my tank it only 4g total volume. So when I do a water change I am changing out 2-2.5 gallons bi-weekly.