What's the weight equivalent to mix BRS Pharma 2-part into 1-gal solutions? | #AskBRStv

randyBRS · Jan 2, 2019

Thanks to @pluikens for asking this one!

He wanted to start measuring BRS 2-part by weight and asked what the conversion from household measuring cups would be to grams/lbs in order to mix Alkalinity, Calcium and Magnesium solutions to dose the tank.

Danj · Jan 6, 2019

No love for Sodium Bicarbonate?

randyBRS · Jan 7, 2019

Danj said:
No love for Sodium Bicarbonate?

I probably could've found a way to work Sodium Bicarb in, but it can be a bit confusing to try and explain that sodium bicarb can only be mixed to about half the concentration as Soda Ash which means you'll also likely want to decrease the Calcium Chloride solution concentration if you were going to attempt to dose both in equal parts. I think a wide majority of reefers choose Soda Ash for 2-part dosing over sodium bicarb (probably for pH benefits and double concentration) which is why I ultimately ended up just sticking with it.