two part esv verses full saturation kalk

[stikhead]

I have been running full saturation kalk in my sps reef since start I have increased my evaporation to right around 1/2 gallon a day which is equal to 25 ml of esv. I have tried backing the kalk off and dosing two part I have no problem keeping the parameters steady during this but corals all ways look better on strait kalk which goes against what I would think two part is supposed to bring with it a balance of trace elements, kalk does not but growth and color are twice better on kalk

 

[trueblackpercula]

Do you have a question?

 

[stikhead]

Spent to much time trying to set the stage and forgot the question
Has anyone else actually switched between the two and had similar results/which do you get better results from in your experience?

 

[Drae]

Esv is probably the best 2 part around IMO but if kalk keeps up with your demand I would stick with it. Jmo

 

[franklypre]

Most two parts don't have trace elements. If all I needed was kalk I wouldn't waste my time on two part, and if demand goes up you can use the vinegar supercharged kalk.

 

[trueblackpercula]

esv is probably the best 2 part around imo but if kalk keeps up with your demand i would stick with it. Jmo

+1

 

[stikhead]

Most two parts don't have trace elements. If all I needed was kalk I wouldn't waste my time on two part, and if demand goes up you can use the vinegar supercharged kalk.

Please explain the kalk supercharge method." I'm all about more power arg arg arg"

 

[MIKE NY]

dosing vinagar to the kalk will help it supersaturate...so basically you can achieve the same level with using less and also is a carbon source for nutriants...I've been dosing it in my kalk ATO for years....the down side it may lower your PH.