Same or Different

[That one guy]

Can anyone tell me the difference between these two or if they're quite the same? Having a hard time understanding weather one is just better than the other or if they're different. I've use replenish before but not the vitamins one. So i dont know if it's a good thing to add or just keep it away.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

They are different in that the one on the right contains a bunch of vitamins (not, IMO, known to be demonstrated to be useful, but might be) and about half of the trace element concentration of the one on the left. Trace elements are things like iron.

In my tank, some of those additions are likely beneficial (such as the iron, which I add as a DIY), and some may not be (such as the zinc, where I already have plenty without dosing).

 

[That one guy]

So is it ok to add the vitiamins one? Will I have any algae issues or some sort? Or am I better off with just replenish(left)

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I doubt it will cause algae problems. I cannot be sure either is useful for you, but if you already have them, I might use them slowly.