Coral only aquarium dosing

Boosterman · Feb 28, 2022

My new aquarium is almost done cycling and I bought my first corals. I am going to be quarantining fish using Jay's method(https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/current-quarantine-protocol.825055/) so it will be at least 60 days before I can introduce any fish into my DT.

I'm assuming my nitrate and phosphorus will be low until my fish goes into the DT. My plan is to get NeoNitro and NeoPhos.
Question - Do I also need to dose amino acids?

blaxsun · Feb 28, 2022

You'll be fine dosing coral-specific stuff - just remember that the suggested amount is based on a full tank of corals, so if you're starting out with a lot fewer corals - adjust the dose amount accordingly.

Boosterman · Feb 28, 2022

blaxsun said:
You'll be fine dosing coral-specific stuff - just remember that the suggested amount is based on a full tank of corals, so if you're starting out with a lot fewer corals - adjust the dose amount accordingly.

Got it. Nitrate, Phosphate and Amino Acids should do right? Anything else I need to consider?

blaxsun · Feb 28, 2022

Boosterman said:
Got it. Nitrate, Phosphate and Amino Acids should do right? Anything else I need to consider?

A good set of testing kits: Alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate and phosphate. I like Nyos, Hanna and Red Sea, but many use Salifert as well. Stay away from API if at all possible.

Boosterman · Feb 28, 2022

blaxsun said:
A good set of testing kits: Alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate and phosphate. I like Nyos, Hanna and Red Sea, but many use Salifert as well. Stay away from API if at all possible.

I have Hanna Marine Master kit that I started using. Pretty easy to use.