Second New DIY Two Part Recipe with Higher pH Boost

[Reefs and Geeks]

Kind of curious if anyone using this has figured out a long (or semi long) term container to use?

I've been using some empty milk jugs for 8ish months now and they are still going strong.

 

[Reefahholic]

Very nice!

 

[richiero]

Anyone in here using Randy’s hi PH alk 2 part with a carx ?? To boost ph instead on kalk ? I’m trying to figure out how to implement it on my system

 

[richiero]

No, I'm talking about when using sodium hydroxide and calcium chloride. If you use those, then it is desirable to maintain magnesium, potassium, sulfate, etc.

I thought the carx does mag also , I was thinking I would have to only do Part of the alk and ca of your 2 part and The mag would be supplied by the carx.. I might be easier to do that kalk now looking at it..
You think I would be able to add these to your 2 part and mag if I go that route ??
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/comp...MIssaSnMLW7wIVhObjBx3uogOYEAQYASABEgJ1BfD_BwE

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I thought the carx does mag also , I was thinking I would have to only do Part of the alk and ca of your 2 part and The mag would be supplied by the carx.. I might be easier to do that kalk now looking at it..
You think I would be able to add these to your 2 part and mag if I go that route ??
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/comp...MIssaSnMLW7wIVhObjBx3uogOYEAQYASABEgJ1BfD_BwE

Depending on the media, the reactor will add a balanced amount of calcium, alk, and magnesium.

Any additional alkalinity you add using the hydroxide also needs a balanced amount of calcium, and if you use calcium chloride for that calcium, also needs a balancing amount of magnesium, sulfate, potassium etc. Like any two part used in conjunction with the reactor.

 

[richiero]

Depending on the media, the reactor will add a balanced amount of calcium, alk, and magnesium.

Any additional alkalinity you add using the hydroxide also needs a balanced amount of calcium, and if you use calcium chloride for that calcium, also needs a balancing amount of magnesium, sulfate, potassium etc. Like any two part used in conjunction with the reactor.

Thank you !!

 

[richiero]

@Randy Holmes-Farley So now that I understand this process and my current demand for alk, Ca, mg is 100ml a day would it be correct for me to think I could dose 40ml of each of your 3 part and 60ml a min out of my carx to meet my tank demands of 100ml ?

 

[richiero]

Can I use the ca and mg with your alk I have so much of it? https://premiumaquatics.com/product...MIyqej2q7Y7wIVmuCzCh31XA8OEAAYAiAAEgKLe_D_BwE

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/magnesium-dry-aquaforest.html?dfw_tracker=43788-210526
thank you again !!

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Can I use the ca and mg with your alk I have so much of it? https://premiumaquatics.com/product...MIyqej2q7Y7wIVmuCzCh31XA8OEAAYAiAAEgKLe_D_BwE

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/magnesium-dry-aquaforest.html?dfw_tracker=43788-210526
thank you again !!

yes.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

@Randy Holmes-Farley So now that I understand this process and my current demand for alk, Ca, mg is 100ml a day would it be correct for me to think I could dose 40ml of each of your 3 part and 60ml a min out of my carx to meet my tank demands of 100ml ?

No. mL out of your reactor is much less potent than mL of a two part.

 

[richiero]

Thank you for being so patient with me I really appreciate it!!

 

[richiero]

@Randy Holmes-Farley so it would be more like an 80/20 70/30 ratio carx to dosing Do to how potent the 2 part is ?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

This two part has an alkalinity of 5,300 dkH.

The output of a CaCO2/Co2 reactor is typically 20-40 dKH, which means it added something like 13-33 dKH to the input of about 7 dKH.

Thus the two part is hundreds of times more concentrated.

 

[richiero]

On the 2 part calculator would I be correct in choosing the option for recipe 1 for the New high ph 2 part alk and ca?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

On the 2 part calculator would I be correct in choosing the option for recipe 1 for the New high ph 2 part alk and ca?

Yes

 

[richiero]

Yes

Thank you

 

[richiero]

@Randy Holmes-Farley Is this good to make Your alk part ?
Sodium Hydroxide - Pure - Food Grade (Caustic Soda, Lye) (1 Pound Jar) Amazon product ASIN B0875LR274

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Yes, that looks perfect.

 

[ReeferJay86]

@Randy Holmes-Farley Is this good to make Your alk part ?
Sodium Hydroxide - Pure - Food Grade (Caustic Soda, Lye) (1 Pound Jar) Amazon product ASIN B0875LR274

@Tacticool-Reefer referred this exact sodium hydroxide to me as he is using it in conjunction with his hybrid CO2 scrubber.

 

[richiero]

@Randy Holmes-Farley do you think dosing lines will be ok for the high PH ALK !! Thank you