I just received my first package of BRS's 2-Part and will begin mixing and dosing later today. It seems like a really simple way to get tank chemistry perfect (keeping my fingers crossed).

I already know that I need to adjust alkalinity quite a bit and will probably do that over many days. I'm going to double and triple check my levels before starting dosing, though.

On another note, I've finally settled on the calcium reactor and accompanying equipment. Here's my list:...

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I've decided to be brave and get a calcium reactor instead of an automatic doser. I'll install it after I return from the holidays... keep your fingers crossed!

I'm looking at the 418 GEO Calcium Reactor w/ Eheim pump and AquariumPlants.com's Electronic Co2 Regulator. The electronic regulator is getting rave reviews and will hopefully make the calcium reactor much easier to dial in.

Since I'm getting a calcium reactor it seems like a good idea to get a controller...

A few pictures from this morning!

The reddish purple shots are the sunrise/sunset which is 2 bulbs and the more the blue shots are all 8 bulbs, if you're wondering about the difference in color.