R reefarmer New member Sep 11, 2006 #1 just looking at this stuff right now does it do what it says , keep calc alk and ph constant thanks!
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Premium Member Sep 11, 2006 #2 No, I do not believe that calcium carbonate suspensions are useful additives for reef aquaria. I review such products here: Calcium Carbonate as a Supplement http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/july2002/chem.htm These articles describes better ways to supplement calcium and alkalinity: How to Select a Calcium and Alkalinity Supplementation Scheme http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/chem.htm An Improved Do-it-Yourself Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php What Your Grandmother Never Told You About Lime http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-01/rhf/index.htm
No, I do not believe that calcium carbonate suspensions are useful additives for reef aquaria. I review such products here: Calcium Carbonate as a Supplement http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/july2002/chem.htm These articles describes better ways to supplement calcium and alkalinity: How to Select a Calcium and Alkalinity Supplementation Scheme http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/chem.htm An Improved Do-it-Yourself Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php What Your Grandmother Never Told You About Lime http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-01/rhf/index.htm
Mike 1911A1 New member Sep 11, 2006 #3 Randy, Does this also apply to Arogomilk? Is this also a calcium carbonate suspension product? Thanks, Mike
Randy, Does this also apply to Arogomilk? Is this also a calcium carbonate suspension product? Thanks, Mike