Dolomite

[menard]

Unfortunately Schwake Stone does not carry special type of dolomite and cant refer me to any co. that sells this stuff. well back to the drawing board. JEFF, I will try Aquatic Eco. PEACE

 

[johj26]

ok i hate a mystery so i called a few of my contractor contacts and they steered me to http://www.foxriverstone.com/crushedstone.htm they sell natural dolomite its called ca6 or cac11 there a quarry operation in south elgin but the stuff is expensive 10 dollars a ton but they will sell small quanties if you stop in

 

[menard]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7346842#post7346842 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by johj26
ok i hate a mystery so i called a few of my contractor contacts and they steered me to http://www.foxriverstone.com/crushedstone.htm they sell natural dolomite its called ca6 or cac11 there a quarry operation in south elgin but the stuff is expensive 10 dollars a ton but they will sell small quanties if you stop in

JOHJ, you are brilliant. This is the stuff!!, they have all sizes. I love you man! I owe you one, appreciate the help. YEEPEEEEEEEEEEEEE. I.m heading there this mon. to pick the stuff up. THANKS again man.

 

[little_squid]

so if i understand this thread right your adding this into you calcium reactor and when it disolves its adding only magnisium to the tank?

 

[menard]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7347186#post7347186 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by little_squid
so if i understand this thread right your adding this into you calcium reactor and when it disolves its adding only magnisium to the tank?

Among other menerals. Composition of White Dolomite , CA, Mag, Sr, carbonate. Awesome ingredient in every SPS tanks. Nuts like me always find easy't way to run a tank not the other way around. PEACE

 

[little_squid]

thanks i like the idea alot off to foxriver hehe $10 a ton where to store lol

 

[gotfish8]

So this is the right stuff? http://www.foxriverstone.com/crushedstone.htm They are only a couple of miles down the road from me

 

[menard]

Reefers, its $2 min. Thats a deal, more monny to my self

 

[johj26]

well menard glad to help you out you have always been great when ive been at your place now you just need a place to store a ton lol

 

[menard]

Fellow hobbyist, I'm going to pick up dolomite this mon.I'm crossing my fingers hoping this the right one,I would know when I get there. So, If you ever need some you know where to find me. I had exellent growth 3 yrs ago when I used this stuff, until I ran out. I still have good growth,not as rapid like before. I'm gonna use this primary to my prop. tanks see how long would it takes to grow 1" frag. to a tiny colony. Let me know if you ever need some I'll be glad to give it to you. I think my pick up would handle 500 lbs. PEACE

 

[Chicago]

menard... you know i am in... let me know... by the way what ratio are you planning on using this stuff.

 

[menard]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7359584#post7359584 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Chicago
menard... you know i am in... let me know... by the way what ratio are you planning on using this stuff.

I got you man!! Ratio, in the past 1/4 dolomite, 3/4 aragonite, I like to throw a little pieces of oyster shells in the mix. PEACE

 

[MARSHALL MANN]

Menard
i will take 3 5 gal. buckets if thats cool with you

 

[Chicago]

m you have pm

 

[johj26]

curious to find out if it was the right stuff hope i didnt send you on a wild goose chase

 

[jeemann99]

Well, I went to Fox River Stone and picked up some Dolomite. I went with the smaller granules looks kinda like aragonite A.R.M. once I rinsed off all the sand. I will be putting it in my reactor this week and will post results in a week or when if noticable difference has taken place. Menard went with the bigger rocks for longer usage. I woudl have but my Ca Reactor is a Knop C which is Kinda skinny, so I went with the smaller stuff. Menard, glad you found what we were all looking for

Oh by the way the people at Fox River Stone got a kick when I told them I only needed 2 Jewel Bags of the stuff..


Garrick

 

[menard]

Back from Fox River Stone. Well, like I said they have all sorts of sizes from fine sand to 1" stone, well some are biger. I went w/ 1" stone, bone white to grey't white rich in Mag. I have a big reactor so I went w/ this route. The 1" are a little pricey I spend $60 bucks for it this will last me a life time until I become senior citizen. . I have a lot to spare, If you need some PM me..................Johj, thanks buddy! PEACE

 

[johj26]

glad i could help out and it was the right stuff

 

[menard]

Garrick,,,,,,,, dont wait put that stuff in the reactor now. Rinse it good!........ You'll see what im talking about. PEACE

 

[jeemann99]

Done, now let's wait and see if any changes occur

Thanks