Calcium Chloride

[saleenpwr88]

Can I just use the same Calcium Chloride they sell in the hardware store to melt ice, for my calcium supplement...or do I need to find a food grade version somewhere else?

Thanks, Adam

 

[JPagliai]

I've heard that Prestone Driveway Heat is the closest to pure calcium chloride. Here's the spec sheet:

Prestone Driveway Heat Specs

Other than Dow Flake, this is the only brand I've heard people use in their aquarium.

 

[Ladari]

There has to be a few places locally to get the bags of dow flake no?

 

[saleenpwr88]

Would something like this work?

http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/(pq2naeir5t53cyaud45l5m55)/ProductDetails.aspx?SKU=7003411

 

[robsee06]

This is just a tough time of year to find this stuff locally as it is used primarily as a deicer.

Farley's aricles on DIY calc and alkalinity name some products that can be used namely Prestone Driveway Heat, DowFlakes, and Peladow.

More information, including the recipe is here:

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php

I had to order Dowflake from Buckeye because this stuff is seasonal and I just couldn't find it around here recently.

HTH.

 

[Jeff]

Why not be safe and order some from here: http://www.twopartsolution.com/inde...Path=2&zenid=160cfb2abe3391f82cdb15761ebf0636

 

[saleenpwr88]

That is where I'm getting it now, but I work at an ACE on Saturdays, so I figured if I could get it there for real cheap, I should.

 

[kimha]

or you can get it from me . 3 (25lb) bags of DowFlake for $20. You can not find it any cheaper even online.