Kent Liquid Reactor vs. C Balance

[drstevemiller]

Hi all
Just wanted to know if anyone has had much experience with either of these two products. I'm pondering a calcium reactor but until then I need to get my calcium and alkalinity hassles under control in my reef.
So my question is - which of these would you recommend and why? Which is more convienent to use and more reliable? I am leaning more toward C Balance because of the minimal/no risk of overdose.
Any thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks, Steve

 

[palawan]

ESV's B-Ionic. Has all the trace elements in NSW. I've been on it for 3 weeks now and all my corals look better than ever and growing at a greater rate. I

 

[143gadgets]

I would go with the C-balance. I have heard that the Liquid reactor will cloud your tank for 30-45 minutes. Just a little info for you. Good luck.

 

[sjm817]

B-Ionic, or Randy's dirt cheap DIY 2 part.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

The two part systems are a far better way to go than Kent Liquid Reactor. Being fine sand suspended in water, I do not believe that it is a very useful additive since it will not dissolve:

Calcium Carbonate as a Supplement
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/july2002/chem.htm