James Yeung
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Thanks for the info guys... I'll post some pictures tonight and may only impact Canadian folks to stay away from the brand I purchased. Back to the drawing board! They're way too big!
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7588863#post7588863 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BigSkyBart
Batch 1 approx 1.5:1 salt/cement
Batch 2 approx 2 : 1 salt/cement
Batch 3 & beyond 3 :1 salt/cement
No other additives, I tried adding some silica to a batch, didn't like the results, it went to the trash
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7587386#post7587386 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Rhodophyta
...have an additive to buffer the pH at sea water's natural pH. I wonder what it is.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7588962#post7588962 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Travis L. Stevens
:lmao: I love to hear all about this stuff. I sit back with a grin on my face. I went through all of this stuff before. Been there; done that. It is fun to hear people's reactions and seeing that they have the same thing as mine.
Now, BSB, I want you to try a tiny little batch (one small rock worth) of Crushed Oyster Shell. One with rock salt, and one without. Once it's dry, let it soak in water for a few days, and then handle it. Then, handle your Salt/Cement rock. You will see how much smoother the Salt/Cement is.
The formula for reef balls is proprietary and you have to buy a license to find out the ingredients and steps. I did find a formula for mini reef balls that can be used in small locations or in the aquarium after one week curing. http://www.reefball.org/miniman.htm<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7591620#post7591620 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Insane Reefer
Funny - I've posted this question at least twice in this thread, and no replies at all, lol
We have several chemicals available to us that lowers or buffers pH and is reef safe. I only wonder if they might not allow the cement to harden properly...