question about b-ionic calcium 2 part
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One Eyed Bunny
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If it's a two-part forumla, I would imagine you'd need both parts for either a chemical reaction or to maintain the levels you already have while ONLY increasing the calcium level.
At least this is how I figure it after having read a bit about raising calcium levels just earlier this evening.
At least this is how I figure it after having read a bit about raising calcium levels just earlier this evening.
Yes!.. Definately. Also check your alkalinity.
It is a 2 part formula. I have read other posts of RC member using just the 1 part to boost their calcium. Which raised it quite fast. They had to lower the calcium levels with water change.
bboy aqua
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I just want to make sure because on another thread
a guy is having the sa,e problem but hes using a diferemt brand of the 2 part and the repliers in that thread said that it doesnt increase calcium it just maintains the calcium levels your already at
will b-ionic raise or maintain your levels?
a guy is having the sa,e problem but hes using a diferemt brand of the 2 part and the repliers in that thread said that it doesnt increase calcium it just maintains the calcium levels your already at
will b-ionic raise or maintain your levels?
It will raise it.. They claim it is several times stronger then Kalk
I use B-ionic and purple up.
I use B-ionic and purple up.
Paintbug
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exactly. when using a 2 part, if you alk is in check and you calc is low just add extra calc buffer. if you calc is in check and your alk is low add more of the alk buffer. with B-ionic Part 1 is the alk and Part 2 is the calc. i used it for about 6-7 months and have since switched to making my own Randys Recipe 2 Part. much much cheaper!
mike89t
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Re: question about b-ionic calcium 2 part
Yes you can!
I use IO and when I mix it up the Calcium is always lower than I like but the Alk is just about where I want it. So I add a bunch of the b-ionic calcium to get it where it needs to be. I also do the same with b-ionic Magnesium to get it up to where it needs to be.
Once levels are where they need to be I pretty much dose equal parts Alk and Calcium.
Yes you can!
I use IO and when I mix it up the Calcium is always lower than I like but the Alk is just about where I want it. So I add a bunch of the b-ionic calcium to get it where it needs to be. I also do the same with b-ionic Magnesium to get it up to where it needs to be.
Once levels are where they need to be I pretty much dose equal parts Alk and Calcium.
This will help you determine how much B-Ionic to dose to raise your Ca from 325 to 450:
http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chem_calc3.html
HTH
http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chem_calc3.html
HTH
