Frankenpora
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O.k. so in the pursuit of further autonomy and chemical stability in my system I am considering using pure dolomite in my calcium reactor in the manner referenced in this issue of reefkeeping:
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-05/sh/feature/index.php
"It is also worth noting that you may have difficulty achieving natural calcium and alkalinity levels if your salinity is less than natural seawater (35ppt) (Holmes-Farley 1998) or if you have a deficiency in magnesium (Bingman 1999, Holmes-Farley 2001). A solution to magnesium depletion, used by some aquarists, is to include a few teaspoons of pure dolomite in the calcium reactor where it can dissolve, adding magnesium to the tank (Bingman 1997)."
Two Questions:
Have you tried this method and with what result?
Where does one get PURE DOLOMITE? apparently pelletized lime is dolomite but is it pure?
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-05/sh/feature/index.php
"It is also worth noting that you may have difficulty achieving natural calcium and alkalinity levels if your salinity is less than natural seawater (35ppt) (Holmes-Farley 1998) or if you have a deficiency in magnesium (Bingman 1999, Holmes-Farley 2001). A solution to magnesium depletion, used by some aquarists, is to include a few teaspoons of pure dolomite in the calcium reactor where it can dissolve, adding magnesium to the tank (Bingman 1997)."
Two Questions:
Have you tried this method and with what result?
Where does one get PURE DOLOMITE? apparently pelletized lime is dolomite but is it pure?
