Do softies need dosing?

[Philliesphan]

Hey guys! A guy I bought some soft corals off of (toadstool leather & green nephthea tree leather) suggested I get Kalkwasser for my tank. I have a 60g. Currently has green star polyp, Pulsing Xenia, Waving Anthelia, toadstool leather, and the green nephthea tree leather. Do I need to be dosing anything for them? And if so, any recommendations? I use instant ocean reef crystals with my water changes. I'd like to keep it a soft coral tank. Thank you all!

 

[Tamberav]

Coralline algae can suck down stuff and alk is used by other organisms as well.

The best way to find out, is to test At least alk to start.

Softy tanks can be run without dosing though, especially with regular water changes. I never dosed my softy tanks but coralline suffered.

If you are interested in growing coralline algae, then I would test and keep parameters in line just for that reason alone.

 

[Cichlid Dad]

Fish poo, water changes sould take care of a softy tank. There are products like AB+ that may help if used in moderation