where to buy lime for DIY limewater

[yraveh]

Good Morning!

I am looking for lime in south florida. I would like to use limewater for my top off water. Does anyone know where to buy a bulk of lime? I live in Noth Miami Beach

thanks

 

[ReefWreak]

I use Mrs. Wages pickling lime. Otherwise you can use the fishstore stuff, which costs more, but some people say that wages leaves a residue. You would have to look around at local supermarkets for Mrs. Wages.

 

[yraveh]

Thanks for your reply!
how much powder per gallone do you put?

 

[Husky_1]

I bought my pickling lime on-line. I could not find it locally, and figured why have a publix order it, have to keep checking back etc...When I can just have it delivered to my front doorstep.

 

[bckane]

Check out our sponsors 5Lbs 9.99 good price.
BTW 5Lbs will last a long time
Two Part Solution
Brian

 

[ReefWreak]

I use one teaspoon of pickling lime to one gallon of RO water. That helps keep my pH, calcium, and alk high, although sometimes I do use chemical buffer from 2 part just to keep things in check.

 

[yraveh]

Thank you!

 

[ReefWreak]

BTW here is some better info on dosing limewasser:

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-01/rhf/index.php#5