Cal/Alk 2 part dosing

[MikeyZo]

I’ve been using coralife’s 2 part system because it came with my Biocube. I don’t have an issue with it, but I’m wondering if there are any other brands that are better for whatever reason. I know Brightwell and Seachem make ones… what do most of you use?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

A two part system involves trust that it is made correctly. I personally would not elect any of those.

There are brands that I trust, such as ESV or Tropic Marin. DIY is also very popular and reliable:

DIY Balling Method Recipe

The Balling DIY supplement recipe utilize a 1:1:1 dosing ratio to maintain proper alkalinity. For instance, if you require 50 mL of the alkalinity solution, you should also add 50 mL of Calcium and Balling. Alkalinity (Choose One) : Option 1: Soda Ash Add 375 g soda ash to enough RO/DI to...

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[Rocks reef]

I would use Randy's DIY personally. That is what I use.

Second New DIY Two Part Recipe with Higher pH Boost

Very. I was about to continue using Randy's original recipe #1, but then saw his threads in which he detailed other new recipes using sodium hydroxide, sodium sulfate and even Balling part C. I don't know if he was actually recommending people switch to them, or just spitballing new recipes...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Rocks reef]

A two part system involves trust that it is made correctly. I personally would not elect any of those.

There are brands that I trust, such as ESV or Tropic Marin. DIY is also very popular and reliable:

DIY Balling Method Recipe

The Balling DIY supplement recipe utilize a 1:1:1 dosing ratio to maintain proper alkalinity. For instance, if you require 50 mL of the alkalinity solution, you should also add 50 mL of Calcium and Balling. Alkalinity (Choose One) : Option 1: Soda Ash Add 375 g soda ash to enough RO/DI to...

www.reef2reef.com

You beat me to it! I was searching for your DIY.

 

[redfishbluefish]

I would use Randy's DIY personally. That is what I use.

Second New DIY Two Part Recipe with Higher pH Boost

Very. I was about to continue using Randy's original recipe #1, but then saw his threads in which he detailed other new recipes using sodium hydroxide, sodium sulfate and even Balling part C. I don't know if he was actually recommending people switch to them, or just spitballing new recipes...

www.reef2reef.com

I'm old school and use Randy's older version of two part:

An Improved Do-it-Yourself Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System

 

[MikeyZo]

Thank you!

 

[MikeyZo]

:beaming-face-with-smiling-eyes:

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

isn’t a BRS soda ash and Calcium powder fine (but more expensive)?