Trace Elements

mattrmiller · 09-19-2003, 02:01 AM

OK, I think my last question was a bust because I worded it wrong, so I am attempting again. I use RO water, and I was wondering what other dose into their water, be it RO or Tap water, in order to get the needed trace elements. I am currently mixing tap water in, but I still believe I am not getting a certain element. Is there are all in one formula? I have heard of Kent RO ready, and Fresh Water essentials. Anyone know of these, or have any experience?

Any help would be great. Thank you.

Guttboy · 09-19-2003, 02:25 AM

Matt,

I dose seachem flourish...it is a great trace element mix...I also dose seachem Iron for iron needs. I add this to the tank not the makeup water although you could do the same.

Mike

ddaquaria · 09-25-2003, 01:07 AM

I dose 1 tablespoon of RO right per 44 gallons of RO water (stored in a large trashcan)

09-19-2003, 02:25 AM	#2
Guttboy Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA Posts: 752	Matt, I dose seachem flourish...it is a great trace element mix...I also dose seachem Iron for iron needs. I add this to the tank not the makeup water although you could do the same. Mike __________________ Mike 100 Gal Planted, two Filstar XP3, Milwaukee SMS 122 pH controller, Milwaukee reg/bubble, compressed CO2, reactor 1000, 7 WCMM, 12 Ottos, 14 neons, 1 SAE, 3 German blue rams, 2 Florida Flag Fish 10 Gallon...20 Endler's live bearers planted, peat/kitty litter/sand substrate 15 Gallon...Just Schultz Aquatic Plant soil

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09-19-2003, 02:01 AM	#1
mattrmiller Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 152	OK, I think my last question was a bust because I worded it wrong, so I am attempting again. I use RO water, and I was wondering what other dose into their water, be it RO or Tap water, in order to get the needed trace elements. I am currently mixing tap water in, but I still believe I am not getting a certain element. Is there are all in one formula? I have heard of Kent RO ready, and Fresh Water essentials. Anyone know of these, or have any experience? Any help would be great. Thank you.

09-25-2003, 01:07 AM	#3
ddaquaria Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 222	I dose 1 tablespoon of RO right per 44 gallons of RO water (stored in a large trashcan)