Red sea ab+

[chrisgold]

Been using ab+ about 3 months now and haven't noticed any change at all in colour or growth? 2ml per day in a 13 gallon tank. What are you using and is it working well for you am looking to change from ab+ would like sone suggestions
Thanks

 

[ScottR]

Amino acids are only part of the equation. Elements, lighting, nutrients and also flow play a role.

 

[ScottR]

Also, what kind of corals are you stocking? What kind of system are you running? I’d look at parameters first before relying on bottled stuff. I do use Red Sea AB+ but use it sparingly and I don’t depend on it for color and growth.

 

[PeterC99]

Also, what kind of corals are you stocking? What kind of system are you running? I’d look at parameters first before relying on bottled stuff. I do use Red Sea AB+ but use it sparingly and I don’t depend on it for color and growth.

What do you use for the getting great color for your corals?

 

[ScottR]

What do you use for the getting great color for your corals?

I adhere to normal coral keeping practices. Proper lighting, flow, nutrients, stability, dosing, water changes on schedule, feeding, etc. My tank isn’t anything special so I really can’t talk. My focus is more on growth really.

 

[chrisgold]

Amino acids are only part of the equation. Elements, lighting, nutrients and also flow play a

 

[ChiCity]

i’m positive he’s just trying to help

 

[ScottR]

@chrisgold i saw your reply but can’t reply to it. But you said you didn’t ask about it. But Red Sea AB+ is primarily amino acids. They add in carbohydrates and vitamins but the main part of it is aminos. Aminos can also be obtained from feeding your fish. That’s the secret behind Red Sea’s formula.

 

[anthonygf]

Been using ab+ about 3 months now and haven't noticed any change at all in colour or growth? 2ml per day in a 13 gallon tank. What are you using and is it working well for you am looking to change from ab+ would like sone suggestions
Thanks

Test your potassium. If low will inhibit good color, I maintain 400 among other params mention here and have good color.

 

[anthonygf]

I also dose phyto daily and zooplankton several times a week. now, AB+. Going to stop using AB+ when it runs out to see if any difference.

 

[chrisgold]

@chrisgold i saw your reply but can’t reply to it. But you said you didn’t ask about it. But Red Sea AB+ is primarily amino acids. They add in carbohydrates and vitamins but the main part of it is aminos. Aminos can also be obtained from feeding your fish. That’s the secret behind Red Sea’s formula.

Aye fort ya wer just taking the tick at forst till a saw the first post lol. So would ya say its worth keeping using it ?

 

[chrisgold]

Test your potassium. If low will inhibit good color, I maintain 400 among other params mention here and have good color.

Never even tested it before ill have to look into that

 

[chrisgold]

I also dose phyto daily and zooplankton several times a week. now, AB+. Going to stop using AB+ when it runs out to see if any difference.

What brands please ?

 

[chrisgold]

Aye fort ya wer just taking the tick at forst till a saw the first post lol. So would ya say its worth keeping using it ?

Taking the mick* i ment to say

 

[chrisgold]

I adhere to normal coral keeping practices. Proper lighting, flow, nutrients, stability, dosing, water changes on schedule, feeding, etc. My tank isn’t anything special so I really can’t talk. My focus is more on growth really.

Looks pretty’s special to me tbf

 

[chrisgold]

What do you use for the getting great color for your corals?

What do you mean i only dose ab+ am looking for some tips on coral supplements

 

[anthonygf]

What brands please ?

I usually get Mercer of Montana is very good, and some others that do not have to be refrigerated. Brightwell Aquatics has good stuff.

 

[PeterC99]

What do you mean i only dose ab+ am looking for some tips on coral supplements

I was asking ScottR.