why do all my LPS look so much better right after adding 2-part?

RioReefr · 06/19/2018, 08:18 AM

I notice literally about 30 minutes after adding 2-part, all my corals extend and look really good.

I only add 1-mL of Ca, wait 15 minutes then add 1-mL of Alk.

This is Seachem Reef Fusion 2-part.

I only have softies and LPS, so my Ca demand is low. I just find it interesting that it is such a noticeable difference on the polyp extensions.

LeJeune981 · 06/19/2018, 06:33 PM

Hmm... I'm gonna try that right now.. usually I add at night.. I'll see what happens in my system

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LeJeune981 · 06/19/2018, 10:11 PM

I didn't notice any change in mine... so curious to what the experts will say

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Gorgok · 06/19/2018, 10:47 PM

What sort of 2 part did you add vs the OP? OP's 2 part ingredients list online says: Calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, strontium chloride, rubidium chloride, sodium tetraborate, iron chloride, sodium molybdate, manganese sulfate

Maybe one of those (or even something not listed) triggers a feeding response of sorts?

06/19/2018, 08:18 AM	#1
RioReefr Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 394	why do all my LPS look so much better right after adding 2-part? I notice literally about 30 minutes after adding 2-part, all my corals extend and look really good. I only add 1-mL of Ca, wait 15 minutes then add 1-mL of Alk. This is Seachem Reef Fusion 2-part. I only have softies and LPS, so my Ca demand is low. I just find it interesting that it is such a noticeable difference on the polyp extensions.

06/19/2018, 06:33 PM	#2
LeJeune981 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 747	Hmm... I'm gonna try that right now.. usually I add at night.. I'll see what happens in my system Sent from my SM-G930VL using Tapatalk

06/19/2018, 10:11 PM	#3
LeJeune981 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 747	I didn't notice any change in mine... so curious to what the experts will say Sent from my SM-G930VL using Tapatalk

06/19/2018, 10:47 PM	#4
Gorgok Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 1,904	What sort of 2 part did you add vs the OP? OP's 2 part ingredients list online says: Calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, strontium chloride, rubidium chloride, sodium tetraborate, iron chloride, sodium molybdate, manganese sulfate Maybe one of those (or even something not listed) triggers a feeding response of sorts?