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[etepperman]

Hi,

Has anyone ever used the product below. It says that you don't need to balance it with buffer. This seems too good to be true, and if so, why do we use part systems at all.

Can anyone comment on the pros and cons of this stuff vs a 2 part system?

Thanks,
Elliott

 

[sirreal63]

Are you testing for calcium and alkalinity? If so what are the readings? There are much cheaper ways than to use a commercially prepared product.

 

[seapug]

Where does it say you don't need to add buffer? Maybe I'm just old and blind, but I don't see that. As far as I know, this stuff is just a calcium supplement and not a single product replacement for a 2 part cal - alk supplement.

It says it won't deplete alkalinity, but that's simply because it won't affect Magnesium levels like Kalk can. That doesn't mean you don't have to maintain your alkalinity with another product.

 

[etepperman]

Hi,

@Sirreal, can you please elaborate on "There are much cheaper ways than to use a commercially prepared product. " what would you suggest.

Thanks,
E

 

[sirreal63]

see your other thread on this, links to the reef chemistry articles are there. Here is an excellent source of less expensive alternatives. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/products/calcium-alkalinity-magnesium

 

[etepperman]

Thank for the link. I just placed the order. Shipping to Canada was a bit much, but it was still a 3rd the price per-dose!

-E