Calcium Chloride Source?

[Chicago]

is there an issue then withthe high purity grade of dow pellets i just got from twopart solutions?

 

[treejohnny]

I have been on the fence about going the calcium reactor route as well. I have read alot, it looks like the way to go. I should just bite the bullet and get it done with...

 

[Randy1]

I think I'm going with reeftek.com and then the co2 package deal from aquacave.com

 

[dja1980]

Chicago, from what I've read, the bromide issue will affect ALL calcium chloride products by Dow.

Original Letter:
http://www.dow.com/calcium/news/August_2005_add.pdf

As for twopartsolutions.com, link over to that thread about the bromide issue, and look for posts by "Snarkys"... he or she is twopartsolutions.com, and it sounds like they've got things under control over there.

 

[dja1980]

Hey, you guys that are looking at calcium reactors, did you happen to see the Thread Of The Month back in July? I was sold on going the calcium reactor route too, but after reading that thread, it sounds like setting up an automatic dosing system for 2 part is the way to go.

"Ca Reactor vs. 2-Part System"
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1134839

 

[dja1980]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11060444#post11060444 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kimha
You forgot to search on reef central . You can get 3 bags of dow flake (25lb/ea) from me for just $20

Thanks for the great deal, Chivan! I can't wait to mix up my first batch!

 

[kimha]

Remember to use the calculator on the chemistry section, and go slow at first.

 

[dja1980]

Thanks for the tip... I will be sure to do that!

 

[kimha]

I thought you're working today... Still have time to surf ReefCentral.....

 

[dja1980]

True... it doesn't help that I stare at a computer all day long and Outlook alerts me the minute there's a new post... kills productivity!!!

 

[kimha]

It shows that you're a talented multi-tasker with the right priority set

 

[Buckyez]

Kimha,

I also need a bag..do you have any left?

--Bucky

 

[kimha]

Sure Bucky. 1 bag $10 buck. 3 bags $20. Winter is coming, may as well use the other 2 bags to de-ice your door steps

 

[Buckyez]

thanks..I only need 1 bag. I'll PM you.

--Bucky

 

[dja1980]

Another source for those looking to purchase online (includes shipping to Naperville, IL - Don't forget to change the shipping option to "UPS Ground Residential"):

Dowflake 50lb $33.10 ($.66/lb. â€"œ mainstreetseedandsupply.com)
http://www.mainstreetseedandsupply.com/saltproducts.htm

Peladow 50lb $36.10 ($.72/lb. â€"œ mainstreetseedandsupply.com)
http://www.mainstreetseedandsupply.com/saltproducts.htm

 

[aquarius77]

Peladow is more pure than the flake. It takes less product to achieve the same result. I belive the flake is 77 percent and the peladow is 93% pure, your adding less junk and more calcium.

 

[dja1980]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11101451#post11101451 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by aquarius77
Peladow is more pure than the flake. It takes less product to achieve the same result. I belive the flake is 77 percent and the peladow is 93% pure, your adding less junk and more calcium.

Good point, Kevin. And, for those looking for Peladow, Kevin informed me that he has a pallet of 50lb bags available that he is willing to ship. Just PM him if you're interested.

 

[Randy1]

lol I'll read it but of we're having trouble getting decent Calcium chloride then...

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11083735#post11083735 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dja1980
Hey, you guys that are looking at calcium reactors, did you happen to see the Thread Of The Month back in July? I was sold on going the calcium reactor route too, but after reading that thread, it sounds like setting up an automatic dosing system for 2 part is the way to go.

"Ca Reactor vs. 2-Part System"
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1134839

 

[Randy1]

Ok read it. sounds like reactor is the way for me.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11083735#post11083735 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dja1980
Hey, you guys that are looking at calcium reactors, did you happen to see the Thread Of The Month back in July? I was sold on going the calcium reactor route too, but after reading that thread, it sounds like setting up an automatic dosing system for 2 part is the way to go.

"Ca Reactor vs. 2-Part System"
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1134839