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goldmaniac
02/03/2009, 10:06 AM
I'm wondering if Marine Depot's total price, with shipping, for the dual 1-gallon jugs for $40 is high. Seems high.

Where does everyone buy their b-ionic? DFS doesn't even carry it.

thanks -
vivioo7
02/03/2009, 10:13 AM
Seems about right to me. Why not use randys recipe if your worried about price?
goldmaniac
02/03/2009, 10:19 AM
can't find Dowflake around these parts. Looked for about 2 years.

PLUS i heard that Dowflake is a different recipe now that might have bad additives. haven't found more info on it so i gave up the hunt. Found Prestone Driveway Heat, but now DF.
fishnut321
02/03/2009, 11:06 AM
bulkreefsupply.com you can get a ton for cheap
LobsterOfJustice
02/03/2009, 11:09 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14308159#post14308159 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fishnut321
bulkreefsupply.com you can get a ton for cheap

+1
KPearce
02/03/2009, 11:15 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14308159#post14308159 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fishnut321
bulkreefsupply.com you can get a ton for cheap

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NaH2Ofreak
02/03/2009, 11:32 AM
I've always wondered but never asked; how is Randy's 2-part comparable to B-Ionic, when B-Ionic contains all the trace elements and such besides just Ca and Alk????

Dennis
BigJay
02/03/2009, 11:40 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14308357#post14308357 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NaH2Ofreak
I've always wondered but never asked; how is Randy's 2-part comparable to B-Ionic, when B-Ionic contains all the trace elements and such besides just Ca and Alk????

Dennis

It works better than fine.

1. Bulkreefsupply basically sells pre-packaged additives from Randy's two-part recipe (Alkalinity, Calcium, and Magnesium).

2. Regular water changes provide all of the trace elements you need.

Anything else is just snake oil IMO.
superstein61
02/03/2009, 04:29 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14308159#post14308159 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fishnut321
bulkreefsupply.com you can get a ton for cheap

+3
Mark426
02/03/2009, 05:10 PM
To answer your question :)

Aquariumspecialty.com has them for 27.95

Great vendor.
aalhait
02/03/2009, 05:16 PM
I buy from drsfostersmith.com
Mike O'Brien
02/03/2009, 05:46 PM
ESV sells directly. esvdirect.com
Mark426
02/03/2009, 06:29 PM
ESV direct has good prices....nice post Mike.

21.99 + 9.99 for 2 day shipping
Mike O'Brien
02/03/2009, 06:33 PM
:)
KyleO
02/03/2009, 07:49 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14310586#post14310586 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by superstein61
+3

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goldmaniac
02/04/2009, 08:20 AM
thanks everyone

so I'll try ESV direct or aquariumSpecialty.com

but i also like the BulkReefSupply.com

I was looking at the b-ionic because it seems that most agree that it's the best retail 2-part out there. How does bulkreefsupply ingredients compare? much cheaper, i see, but what about Results?

thanks again
Randy Holmes-Farley
02/04/2009, 08:57 AM
I've always wondered but never asked; how is Randy's 2-part comparable to B-Ionic, when B-Ionic contains all the trace elements and such besides just Ca and Alk????

There is no reason to assume that any two part has more (or less) trace elements than the DIY recipes. All of these come in as impurities in the main ingredients. For example, when using Dowflake, the amount of potassium present as an impurity in the Dowflake is exactly appropriate to provide ionic balance (a lucky break).