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re: trace elements
Lance Tuttle wrote:
> I am looking to add trace elements to my tank.
> I would like to find a product that is available at
> a local fish store or local hardware store. I live
> in the North East. If I could get a list of the trace
> elements I think that I could track them down.
> If anyone out there could help it would be appreciated.
I am not sure exactly what brands you will find at an LFS. I find
mail order convenient and cheaper. There you have several choices.
I think though that it is important to know your tapwater first before
supplementation. You are after all only supplementing your tap - if
there's enough in there, there's no need to supplement. I think that when
tap water is deficient, it is most often deficient in a macro nutrient, not
a micro nutrient. Iron may be a popular exception.
Regards finding a solution at the hardware store. I will most definetly
be oriented toward land plants ... with their unique needs. Oftent it's
not the best way.
Do you have a particular reason for wanting to add a trace element?
Christopher Coleman
christopher.coleman at worldnet_att.net