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 ??

Component Strong A, B, C, K

The Component Strong Kit includes supplements that will replenish all microelements needed for coral growth and coloration. Each component can be mixed with other liquid additives for easy balanced dosing. Use in conjunction with Aquaforest Calcium, KH Buffer, Magnesium, and Reef Mineral Salt...

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[Randy Holmes-Farley]

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 ??

Component Strong A, B, C, K

The Component Strong Kit includes supplements that will replenish all microelements needed for coral growth and coloration. Each component can be mixed with other liquid additives for easy balanced dosing. Use in conjunction with Aquaforest Calcium, KH Buffer, Magnesium, and Reef Mineral Salt...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

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

Magnesium Dry

Magnesium is an essential part of coral development and water chemistry. Magnesium has multiple roles in the reef tank, most notably its ability to let calcium and alkalinity become supersaturated and keeping them steady and balanced. Dry Magnesium additives are very cost effective and when...

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thank you again !!

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

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

Magnesium Dry

Magnesium is an essential part of coral development and water chemistry. Magnesium has multiple roles in the reef tank, most notably its ability to let calcium and alkalinity become supersaturated and keeping them steady and balanced. Dry Magnesium additives are very cost effective and when...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

thank you again !!

yes.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

@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]

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]

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)

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

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)

@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