Red Sea Reef Foundation ABC+

[89Foxbody]

Anyone here using this stuff? I got a tub of it to try on a recommendation from a friend. Seems pretty straightforward, might be a good alternative to using 2 part. I have TLF C-Balance right now. Does anyone have any feedback?

[RedSea Aviad]

Good evening,
Check this out:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2082353
I hope some of it will be useful.
If you have any more questions feel free to ask me on Red Sea’s Forum (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/index.php).

Have a great week,
Aviad

[bertoni]

It seems to be fairly similar to Tropic Marin Bio Calcium. This type of supplement can work well.

[SpaceSea]

It seems to be fairly similar to Tropic Marin Bio Calcium. This type of supplement can work well.

Hi,

I still have 1/2 can of 'Tropic Marin Bio Calcium' can I add water (salt or RODI) for usage with dosing pump ? if so in which ratio ?

Is there any equivallent in liquide form for dosing pump ?

PS: I have a nano, so no need 100% efficiency when adding water.

Thx

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

No. It must be added to the aquarium as a dry powder. That's one of its drawbacks.

[SpaceSea]

No. It must be added to the aquarium as a dry powder. That's one of its drawbacks.

Hi Randy,

Many thanks for you intervention.

I have done some research and I know that dissolve 'Tropic Marin Bio Calcium' or 'RS Foundation abc+' in RO water has to be avoided even in small percentage - because calcium-alk saturation in RO-tap water are very very low and may transform to salt (?).

But how about dissolving 'Tropic Marin Bio Calcium' or 'RS Foundation abc+' in salt water (taken from the reef tank) like 1% (10gr in one liter - the weekly usage of my nano tank lps-sps-softies) ?

If cannot do it, what is the limit of calcium (and alk) saturation in salt water ?

My purpose is to use them with dosing pump (I have also read your recommendation about balanced cal-akl products).

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Also, currently, what are good alternatives in liquide form, similar to both of them, for dosing by pump (I can allow 2 heads for - also I saw B-ionic or Salifert all in one) ?

[bertoni]

You won't be able to dissolve enough calcium and alkalinity in salt water to make it effective for dosing. The upper limit depends on a number of factors, but a factor of 2 or more is getting iffy, IMO.

[SpaceSea]

You won't be able to dissolve enough calcium and alkalinity in salt water to make it effective for dosing. The upper limit depends on a number of factors, but a factor of 2 or more is getting iffy, IMO.

Ouiiiiiin

yes I would be interested by a factor of at least 10 or twenty ... agreed, a factor of 2 is way to low to be viable

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

B-ionic or a DIY two part are good liquid additives. :)