Dosing

wake125122 · 06/12/2017, 01:03 PM

So what is everyone preferred brand to dose with? I'm just getting into the swing of thing and I am about to start to try my had at this stuff. I have some soft corals at the moment but eventually I will have a good mix of an SPS & LPS tank. I'm thinking of using RedSea stuff or I am considering starting just to use Kalkwasser (spec the BRS Bulk Kalkwasser Starter Package) and add it to my top off system. I know I have heard horror stories of the auto top off system emptying everything in at once but I am setting up my neptune system now to monitor all of my level so something like that doesn't happen. Also I just bought the Tunze auto top off system so I'm not extremely worried out it. What is everyone thoughts love to hear some peoples xp and opinions.

ironman20725 · 06/12/2017, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by wake125122

So what is everyone preferred brand to dose with? I'm just getting into the swing of thing and I am about to start to try my had at this stuff. I have some soft corals at the moment but eventually I will have a good mix of an SPS & LPS tank. I'm thinking of using RedSea stuff or I am considering starting just to use Kalkwasser (spec the BRS Bulk Kalkwasser Starter Package) and add it to my top off system. I know I have heard horror stories of the auto top off system emptying everything in at once but I am setting up my neptune system now to monitor all of my level so something like that doesn't happen. Also I just bought the Tunze auto top off system so I'm not extremely worried out it. What is everyone thoughts love to hear some peoples xp and opinions.

I really like brs 2 part. It's cheaper and very easy to use

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wake125122 · 06/12/2017, 01:09 PM

Your talking about their 2 part total package thing correct? Hmmm didn't really consider them on anything other than the Kelk. I'll have to look into that thanks!

ironman20725 · 06/12/2017, 01:17 PM

Yes that's what I use

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ironman20725 · 06/12/2017, 02:17 PM

Their actually running a sale right now

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WLachnit · 06/17/2017, 08:51 PM

I use CaCl2 from BRS and Arm & Hammer baking soda for bicarbonate and make up my own 2 part. Much more economical when you have large system.

Harbour · 06/18/2017, 05:50 PM

For years I dosed only Mr. Wages (Kalk) from the grocery store. Have dripped it and used the slurry method (once popular years ago - mix it and pour it into the tank with no settling) with equal results in a 55 gal.

Now I dose using B-ionc for Alk, Mag, and Cal with what seems to be good results.

With weekly water changes.

Harbour

SpottedMoocow · 06/19/2017, 03:26 PM

I use BRS 2-part as well. Haven't had an issue with it and it's not overly expensive. How big is your tank? If it's small, even with SPS, it may still be manageable with just water changes.

06/12/2017, 01:03 PM	#1
wake125122 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 10	Dosing So what is everyone preferred brand to dose with? I'm just getting into the swing of thing and I am about to start to try my had at this stuff. I have some soft corals at the moment but eventually I will have a good mix of an SPS & LPS tank. I'm thinking of using RedSea stuff or I am considering starting just to use Kalkwasser (spec the BRS Bulk Kalkwasser Starter Package) and add it to my top off system. I know I have heard horror stories of the auto top off system emptying everything in at once but I am setting up my neptune system now to monitor all of my level so something like that doesn't happen. Also I just bought the Tunze auto top off system so I'm not extremely worried out it. What is everyone thoughts love to hear some peoples xp and opinions.

06/17/2017, 08:51 PM	#6
WLachnit Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,722	I use CaCl2 from BRS and Arm & Hammer baking soda for bicarbonate and make up my own 2 part. Much more economical when you have large system. __________________ (1) 300g mixed reef (Starfire DT) + 100g Sump (2) 100g Softie tank (Starfire DT) My Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=263472

06/18/2017, 05:50 PM	#7
Harbour Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 311	For years I dosed only Mr. Wages (Kalk) from the grocery store. Have dripped it and used the slurry method (once popular years ago - mix it and pour it into the tank with no settling) with equal results in a 55 gal. Now I dose using B-ionc for Alk, Mag, and Cal with what seems to be good results. With weekly water changes. Harbour __________________ Harbour Mr. Aqua 12 Gallon Long Peninsula Orbit Marine LED Salinity 1.26 Temp 78

06/12/2017, 01:09 PM	#3
wake125122 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 10	Your talking about their 2 part total package thing correct? Hmmm didn't really consider them on anything other than the Kelk. I'll have to look into that thanks!

06/12/2017, 01:17 PM	#4
ironman20725 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 28	Yes that's what I use Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06/12/2017, 02:17 PM	#5
ironman20725 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 28	Their actually running a sale right now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06/19/2017, 03:26 PM	#8
SpottedMoocow Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 258	I use BRS 2-part as well. Haven't had an issue with it and it's not overly expensive. How big is your tank? If it's small, even with SPS, it may still be manageable with just water changes.