looking for a good kalk powder

[PelagicMagic]

I use balls but I was told there is a product made for the hobby that contains magnesium. What is the name of this product?

 

[tmz]

Some manufacturer's claim magnesium additions(Brightwell does; I believe). but any soluble magnesium will precipitate out of solution before getting to your tank.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Yes, one of Chris Brightwell's most poorly designed products. He should be embarrassed about it.

At the moment, I use the calcium hydroxide from Bulk Reef Supply.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store...linity-magnesium/kalkwasser-calcium-hydroxide

 

[PelagicMagic]

thank you.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

:thumbsup:

Happy Reefing.

 

[tmz]

I also use Bulkreef supply calcium hydroxide(kalk). I've used it for a couple of years. Seems to be a good product.

 

[Untamed12]

Yes, one of Chris Brightwell's most poorly designed products. He should be embarrassed about it.

At the moment, I use the calcium hydroxide from Bulk Reef Supply.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store...linity-magnesium/kalkwasser-calcium-hydroxide

I don't think anyone can afford to have products like this in their line. When I see something like this, it makes me question the quality/research/science involved in the rest of a particular brand of products.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Yes, I agree.

 

[tmz]

Yes, raises doubt for sure.

 

[PelagicMagic]

Randy, is there any benefit to use kalkwasser sold for hobby use over what can be bought at the supermarket?

 

[bertoni]

Not as far as anyone can tell. People use both with good results.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

I agree. But I'd avoid agricultural lime. Sometimes it isn't even white, and often it is really calcium carbonate.

 

[njfish77]

Anyone use ESV? Same brand as the 2part dose.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

I used it many years ago and I expect it is a fine product. ESV is a good company to trust.

 

[lordofthereef]

I don't think anyone can afford to have products like this in their line. When I see something like this, it makes me question the quality/research/science involved in the rest of a particular brand of products.

I think this goes to show that a lot more money can be had off of the hobbyist's ignorance than off of hobbyists who are knowledgeable. I would say that the cast majority of people in this hobby wouldn't know about the mg additive not doing squat. They are told by the lfs they need ca mg alk and an all in one just looks good! :lolspin:

 

[Nano sapiens]

Many times the LFS doesn't know that the Mg additive in the Kalkwasser doesn't do squat. Last weekend the owner of one of the better LFS stores in my area recommended Brightwell's product to help with Mg depletion in my tank.

 

[Moebuis]

I use Ms Wages. Doesn't mix quite as well as aquarium grade, but it's a bunch cheaper.

 

[EvMiBo]

Just beginning to use ESV kalk. Too early to give a true result but everything seems to be fine so far. I brought up my numbers with their cal & alk by hand dosing and figured I'd grab the kalk as well - had really good reviews on premiumaquatics. good luck