the value of K

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  1. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    does anyone know the purposes of K and its overall importance?
    how it binds to other elements?
    what is the toxicity level of specific corals?
    what is the consumption rate of specific corals?

    ive already done research on this matter, just picking everybody's brain.
     
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  2. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    the only thing that I can tell you, and you probably already know this, but it a positive ion in solution, as is calcium, magnesium carbonates. It bonds very agressively. I have no idea how you would even find out the toxicity level for corals and such
     
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  3. Phayes

    Phayes Aiptasia Anemone

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    My understanding of K, and its supplementation, is mainly for coloration of certain hard corals (mainly SPS). Potassium is used by red/pink SPS to aid in keeping their coloration. However, normal water changes are definitely enough to keep these SPS happy in terms of available potassium. This is somewhat similar to how iron supplements are important to green SPS.
     
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  4. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    lol if you already know, why are you asking? hahaha!
     
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  5. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    instead of being an *&#%$ why not try and help by explaining some of it, ole wise one. ive done some research, didnt say i knew everything about it.
     
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  6. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    instead of being what enlightened one? You are known for asking questions when you already know the answer just to "test people".
     
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  7. IBMGeek

    IBMGeek Montipora Digitata

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    Lets take it easy :cheesy: But please answer the questions in the beginning since I don't know squat about potassium in the tank.(I thought you were talking about kellogs cereal :p j/k)
     
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  8. gazog

    gazog Kole Tang

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    Man it seems like everyone is becoming a little testy on this site lately!
    Give me a break guy's there is enough nasty in the world already lets
    not let it creap into 3 reef **** this site up to okay! ;)
     
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  9. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    i thought they were both messing around...:confused:
     
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  10. gazog

    gazog Kole Tang

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    fooled me if they were!
     
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