Randy Holmes-Farley
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Hi Randy. Thanks for helping me with my questions from yesterday. I’m working on your higher PH version. I’m buying all the additives from one company. For the calcium chloride dihydrate plus, is that the same thing as Calcium Carbonate? And for the magnesium chloride hexahydrate, is that the same as Magnesium Sulfate? Lastly, do you suggest purchasing a scale that measures in grams?
No, calcium carbonate is like a coral skeleton and won’t dissolve.
Magnesium sulfate is different than magnesium chloride, but can be used. It’s just not as perfect.
A scale is good, but measuring by solid volume is ok.