My experience with Red Sea's Reef Energy

[RavePartyReef]

So I've posted before some informative videos that caught my attention from Red Sea and their new line of reed supplement and test kits. I run a low nutrient system, with low bio load, high skimming and since I've been in the search for the best color results with a few sps I have in my tank, I thought would try the Reef Energy product they advertise mainly for low nutrient systems.
I started using it this week, and even though is early to tell any difference, I must say the pruduct especially the "B" supplement, seems very concentrated compared to "Fuel" from Seachem which I had tried before.
As usual with vitamin and amino suppl, the water coloration turns yellowish, but soon after the substance dissipates. With these 2 products however, the yellow coloration persisted for much longer, and even though I left my skimmer off as recommended for 30 min, I could see the coloration persist for a good 15-20min. I will try to post results as I am able to see notable differences, and also pictures as I am documenting as much as possible the overall health of the corals and system.
I will however reduce a bit the recommended dosage, to avoid any algae surprises with the suden rise in organics.
Here is a pic of the products and bellow the video in case some have not yet seen it.

Red Sea Reef Care - Coral Nutrition Program (episode 4/5) HD - YouTube

 

[mike007]

I have been using there products now for about 8 months and my reef has never looked better. I have no algae problems and all my water parameters are excellent. I follow the complete coral nutrition program as they recommend. Used to have trouble maintaining ca levels not any more. I use very little supplements and my parameters are staying steady for weeks. Great stuff and i have used all the other name brand products .

 

[robby2782]

Same here. Ditched the overpriced zeo products and couldn't be happier. Plus I save a fortune on supplements now. Hopefully there prices stay the same once demand goes up.

 

[RavePartyReef]

Great feedback...I've been impressed with it too... Early to tell but will post some pics soon

 

[maharsreef]

Same here. Ditched the overpriced zeo products and couldn't be happier. Plus I save a fortune on supplements now. Hopefully there prices stay the same once demand goes up.

Yep, Same for me, ditched overpriced Zeovit. I have never looked back. Super happy with Redsea products, very easy to control Nitrates and phosphates. Now I can spend more money on coral. And my coral actually have real coral color, not that pastel look.

 

[RavePartyReef]

What products are best in your opinion? I have not tried the colors a b c d because I was a bit concerned about the real need for them. After I do wc's every weekend, I usually like to dose some trace or anything that supplements the I2, K at least. Traces I know the new water will do, but would like to add a bit if possible. Any ideas of any brand that has a suppl with some of that?

 

[RavePartyReef]

What I mean by supplement is a one bottle that would have have i2, K along with the usual traces..

 

[robby2782]

For me, K isn't necessary to dose since I don't run zeo. Mine always stays consistent when I test it. All the others seem to get soaked up within a couple days. It makes me wonder how much gets pulled out from skimming and running carbon 24/7. Either way though, I like it better than anything else I've tried.

 

[RavePartyReef]

I tested for K the other day fust for curiosity and it came back normal. I guess K isn't needed to be dosed.
I also wonder what carbon and excessive skimming do to other important elements. I will ke adding the energy a and b, and see howit goes

 

[RavePartyReef]

you guys that have good results, do you dose it as recommended, 2ml per 25 gals per day? I'm a bit skeptical with that amount of aminos a day...

 

[robby2782]

I do it daily and I've noticed nothing but positive results. I just increased the amount of carbon and bacteria I dose to offset the increase of nutrients.

 

[RavePartyReef]

That's interesting. I looked at their website and they state the A part should not add to unwanted algae growth because it should be absorbed by the coral tissue completely. So you add it at night, when all sps polyps are out?

 

[robby2782]

Usually an hour before the lights are out. The color definitely shows up more since I quit using Zeovit.

 

[maharsreef]

you guys that have good results, do you dose it as recommended, 2ml per 25 gals per day? I'm a bit skeptical with that amount of aminos a day...

Yes, I use full strength on the reef energy A and B. 30 ml of each every day in a 205 gal tank. It does not increase Na or P04 at all, as long as you use their N03p04 as recommended. Sometimes I skip a day. But I have no algae problems whatsoever.

 

[RavePartyReef]

Yes, I use full strength on the reef energy A and B. 30 ml of each every day in a 205 gal tank. It does not increase Na or P04 at all, as long as you use their N03p04 as recommended. Sometimes I skip a day. But I have no algae problems whatsoever.

Maharsreef, do you run a low nutrient system? What's your experience with NO3pO4? Do you also run GFO?

 

[RavePartyReef]

Usually an hour before the lights are out. The color definitely shows up more since I quit using Zeovit.

That's cool...do you have pics of your tank to share? Thanks

 

[maharsreef]

Maharsreef, do you run a low nutrient system? What's your experience with NO3pO4? Do you also run GFO?

Yes! I run low nutrient system. I follow Redsea's guidlines and have great success. I use a Ca X, so I don't use their Cal, alk, or mag. I test for Iron, Iodine, and add when needed. Potassium is not needed for me to add like I had to for Zeovit. Been using Redsea for a year and i am completely happy with results. No need to Run GFO, Its counter-productive.

 

[robby2782]

That's cool...do you have pics of your tank to share? Thanks

I don't know how to take clear pics without them appearing washed out blue, but I did take some iPhone pics of some frags that I cut a couple weeks ago under normal lighting.

The color shows up pretty good without any actinics here...

 

[RavePartyReef]

I don't know how to take clear pics without them appearing washed out blue, but I did take some iPhone pics of some frags that I cut a couple weeks ago under normal lighting.

The color shows up pretty good without any actinics here...

That looks great....as bright colored as it can IMo! Any pics of the tank?

 

[Tek]

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