nano calcium

jermpool · Aug 13, 2007

How do you nano owners keep your calcium levels up?

JGoslee · Aug 13, 2007

I don't currently have a nano but IMO the best way to keep up with your parameters on a smaller tank is by dosing 2-part.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php

jc_reefer · Aug 13, 2007

I have had this problem as well. I just rescently got advantage calcium by seachem, and have been trying to dose my tank every day. I need to test my calcium levels again, but im hoping this helps raise it, mine was down to 350ppm, fortunately i dont have any sps!

jonbar1 · Aug 13, 2007

I use Seachem's Reef Complete for Calcium and Seachem's Reef Builder for Alkalinity. That combined with using Reef Crystals keeps my levels pretty steady and high.

colinadam · Aug 13, 2007

I use Kent supplements. Nano A & B 2 part but I usually need to use some added Kent Liquid Calcium

VanHalen · Aug 24, 2007

I use Reef Advantage in my make-up water and make a water change once a week religously. During the week, my topoff water is saturated with Mrs. Wages Pickling Lime. My ca rarely falls below 400ppm

ChrisP · Dec 11, 2007

I do 20% weekly water changes on my 12 and 2.5 gallons and add a bit of Kent 2 part solution in between. Seems to keep my calcium levels about where they should be. Having said that, I just added JBJ auto top-offs to both tanks with a common 10 gallon reservoir. I'm thinking about putting some kalk in there to supplement calcium since I now have a few small SPS.
Chris

BiOcube14 · Feb 19, 2008

ive heard you dont need to dose with a nano tank just do weekly water changes is this true??

revhtree · Feb 19, 2008

Yes you can basically keep up your trace elements with a regular water change routine.

BTW I am coming to San Ant. this August on business.

143gadgets · Feb 19, 2008

B-ionic is your best friend!

bamachamp92 · Feb 20, 2008

Jeremy, I Have Enough B-ionic To Dose Your Nano For Years If You Want It Come To The House And Get It If It Will Make It Easier For You Just Call Me And I Can Meet You At 5dc

LiveRock27 · Feb 20, 2008

I have been using Brightwell Code A and B and may tank calcium and alk have been very stable since I started using them. What is B-ionic that everyone is talking about?