Best way to add calcium?

[Razzagas]

Is it possible to have an sps tank without a calcium reactor? would liquid trace elements work? and what is zeovit? Thanks

 

[jsweir]

I add dowflake mixed with water from Randy's 3-part formula. Pure CaCl. Keep in mind that carbonate is the other half of the equation for calcification. Someone else will have to help you out with zevoit.

 

[Don Berry]

If you want something that is a bit more expensive, but no work you could dose B-Ionic. I have a 72gl bow with a ton of SPS, and 4 Clams and so far have been able to get away with B-Ionic and Kalk drip with good success.

 

[damienkee]

im using kallwasser

 

[Wiskey]

If you want something you can just go out and buy, B-Ionic two part is good stuff, but if you want to save a tun of money look into Randy Homes Farly's article on making a DIY 2 part.

Whiskey

 

[clkwrk]

Why stop at the 2 part ?Do the 3 part

Ca,Alk and MG

 

[Wiskey]

I just got the MgCl this weekend, I have yet to mix it up. I need to use up my kent tech-m first anyway.

Whiskey

 

[Razzagas]

is this any good? I alreay have this one
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=CS0521

If i use b-ionic, do i also need to use kalk or is it good enough alone?
thanks

 

[RichConley]

Kalk and MgSO4/MgCl2.

 

[Horace]

B-ionic is good, its just expensive. If you wanted to, you could use this solely to provide all your alk/calc needs. However, for an SPS tank, you will go through that stuff like theres no tomorrow. At $30 for a set of gallon jugs, your going to spend an aweful lot if you have a good size tank. I happen to also use Randy's 3 Part.....Its DIRT CHEAP and very very easy to make. It probably costs 1/10th of what b-ionic costs.

 

[Razzagas]

Where can i find the Randy's? Is it a recipe?

 

[TCU Reefer]

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/april2004/chem.htm

 

[Razzagas]

thanks

 

[ObscurityKnocks]

Here is the link to his new recipe:
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php