Best Brands for part A&B?

frogiii · 02/09/2016, 01:27 PM

I've been buying and making part AB from BulkreefSupplies. Is there a better quality AB's? on different brands like the salt we use?? I noticed there are black sediments on the bottom of container do you accumulated this too??

ChefZilla · 02/09/2016, 03:10 PM

Personally I really like tritons mix. Best part is there's no water change as it says it has everything you need

BeanMachine · 02/09/2016, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frogiii

I've been buying and making part AB from BulkreefSupplies. Is there a better quality AB's? on different brands like the salt we use?? I noticed there are black sediments on the bottom of container do you accumulated this too??

I've been using ESV B-Ionic... its quite a bit more concentrated I've noticed compared to the BRS two part.

I am interested in trying to ME Coral supplements though next time I need to buy some.

SCRK has a meeting on February 20th at 6pm in Anaheim at Two Guys Corals. We are having a presentation on the ME Coral supplements.

OC CJ · 02/09/2016, 04:12 PM

I've been using the ME Coral for a few months now. Great stuff and noticed i'm not dosing as much alk vs. the bionic (although this could be due to a high alk batch of IO salt). However, I've started dosing Mg now since my levels dropped using ME.

I started off with the 1 gal jugs but bought their powder mix this time. mixes clean, quick with no residue. Plus, it mixes 1 gal for around $12.

As for the tank, I haven't noticed any difference attributed to the switch.

frogiii · 02/09/2016, 06:00 PM

Where do you guys buy ME Coral? I want to try different brand and see. My container that holds Alk and Ca is white and I can see black cloud like residue on the bottom. is this normal?

pciscott · 02/09/2016, 08:04 PM

I have been running ME additives since RAP, I too notice that they mix much better and are much more clear than other additives. Age and Two Guys carry the brand. The Alk mixes up clear in minutes with no Crystals like other brands I have tried.

I has high Lithium and every Triton test it is coming down since I made the switch.

I am also running ME Aminos and my colors and Polyp extension seem to be better, but my glass has to be cleaned more often.

billyzbear · 02/10/2016, 05:20 AM

Wow, I guess I'm only the cheap one.
Baking soda-costco
calcium chloride-50LB bag for 50$
I have been using for 7+ years, no problems.

Atech85 · 02/10/2016, 06:24 AM

I have just purchased a dosing pump, and my goal is to automate the tank as much as possible. Any thoughts on a two/three part that won't clog the pump, and will achieve the best results for coral health?

JMLewis · 02/11/2016, 12:44 AM

Been using BRS for years, never an issue mix perfectly clear every time for me. Just recently started adding Balling light 1, 2, and 3 for some extra trace elements.

CAMPGE · 02/11/2016, 07:42 PM

I use esv b ionic with great results

ReefTron5000 · 02/13/2016, 12:21 AM

I've been using B-ionic for coming up on 4 years now with good results. I used to get the 4 gallon concentrate 2 part for $99 shipped from premium aquatics but I think they raised their price to $120.

maikoa02 · 02/13/2016, 03:19 PM

Used ESV for years after switching from Calcium rx to dosing and finally sps success. JW from TGC convnces me to try out ME products. ESV is a good product so i dont see a difference on how my sticks look or react since switching to ME, so ME is great too. But ME is less expensive and it mixes quickly and clear, unlike the alk for ESV (which is a pita to mix). ESV alk would always have solids or crystals that the only way to make it dissipate would be to heat the container, shake, and waite a day, a real pita.

SanClementeEric · 02/13/2016, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyzbear

Wow, I guess I'm only the cheap one.
Baking soda-costco
calcium chloride-50LB bag for 50$
I have been using for 7+ years, no problems.

Nice!

Care to share your recipe?

wishntoboutside · 02/14/2016, 04:25 PM

I used Warner marine for years as that got harder to find I went to sea chem reef fusion. Very happy with it.

02/09/2016, 01:27 PM	#1
frogiii Registered Member. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 1,692	Best Brands for part A&B? I've been buying and making part AB from BulkreefSupplies. Is there a better quality AB's? on different brands like the salt we use?? I noticed there are black sediments on the bottom of container do you accumulated this too?? __________________ Life is too short. I'm not here just to work and die!!! Enjoy your life, soon it will run out. Current Tank Info: 100g Leemar tank with 30g AA sump running 2 x Ecotech Radion XR30 & 2 x 40QD plus Vertex Omega 130 skimmer, Vertex Zeovit reactor, Vertex Calcium Reactor

02/09/2016, 03:10 PM	#2
ChefZilla Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Fernando valley Posts: 3,045	Personally I really like tritons mix. Best part is there's no water change as it says it has everything you need __________________ Brent Cooking is an interpretation of ones self.. MASLAC President, Club Chef. SCMAS, SCRK member... future member MASVC & LARS 48"x 25"x 24" Sidebraced, Mixed reef SPS dominant on the way 48"x18" Current Tank Info: 125 gallon mixed reef, 55 gallon sump/refugium w/ macros

02/09/2016, 04:12 PM	#4
OC CJ Crushed coral > sand Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 2,118	I've been using the ME Coral for a few months now. Great stuff and noticed i'm not dosing as much alk vs. the bionic (although this could be due to a high alk batch of IO salt). However, I've started dosing Mg now since my levels dropped using ME. I started off with the 1 gal jugs but bought their powder mix this time. mixes clean, quick with no residue. Plus, it mixes 1 gal for around $12. As for the tank, I haven't noticed any difference attributed to the switch. __________________ CJ Current Tank Info: 66g, 20g sump, RO Elite 150INT, ATI 6x24w with 2xReefbrite XHO, CalRx with custom reg, 2 x gyre 130 controlled by Full Apex, DIY chaeto reactor

02/09/2016, 06:00 PM	#5
frogiii Registered Member. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 1,692	Where do you guys buy ME Coral? I want to try different brand and see. My container that holds Alk and Ca is white and I can see black cloud like residue on the bottom. is this normal? __________________ Life is too short. I'm not here just to work and die!!! Enjoy your life, soon it will run out. Current Tank Info: 100g Leemar tank with 30g AA sump running 2 x Ecotech Radion XR30 & 2 x 40QD plus Vertex Omega 130 skimmer, Vertex Zeovit reactor, Vertex Calcium Reactor

02/09/2016, 08:04 PM	#6
pciscott Pirates Cove Reef Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 2,582	I have been running ME additives since RAP, I too notice that they mix much better and are much more clear than other additives. Age and Two Guys carry the brand. The Alk mixes up clear in minutes with no Crystals like other brands I have tried. I has high Lithium and every Triton test it is coming down since I made the switch. I am also running ME Aminos and my colors and Polyp extension seem to be better, but my glass has to be cleaned more often. __________________ Scott Steinberger SCMAS/SCRK/MASNA member There is more than One Way to skin a Reef! Current Tank Info: Pirates Cove 400 Gallon Peninsula with 10 Ecotech Gen 4 Pro Lights, SPS heavy mixed Reef, Tank Controlled by Apex back up monitoring by Profilux, Tropic Marin Pro Salt, Brightwell Suplements and Bio Bricks, Way too many Fish! Keep it simple!

02/10/2016, 05:20 AM	#7
billyzbear Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,104	Wow, I guess I'm only the cheap one. Baking soda-costco calcium chloride-50LB bag for 50$ I have been using for 7+ years, no problems.

02/10/2016, 06:24 AM	#8
Atech85 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1	I have just purchased a dosing pump, and my goal is to automate the tank as much as possible. Any thoughts on a two/three part that won't clog the pump, and will achieve the best results for coral health?

02/11/2016, 12:44 AM	#9
JMLewis Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Temecula, Ca Posts: 443	Been using BRS for years, never an issue mix perfectly clear every time for me. Just recently started adding Balling light 1, 2, and 3 for some extra trace elements.

02/11/2016, 07:42 PM	#10
CAMPGE Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 237	I use esv b ionic with great results

02/13/2016, 12:21 AM	#11
ReefTron5000 Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: RSM Posts: 597	I've been using B-ionic for coming up on 4 years now with good results. I used to get the 4 gallon concentrate 2 part for $99 shipped from premium aquatics but I think they raised their price to $120.

02/13/2016, 03:19 PM	#12
maikoa02 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: RSM Posts: 456	Used ESV for years after switching from Calcium rx to dosing and finally sps success. JW from TGC convnces me to try out ME products. ESV is a good product so i dont see a difference on how my sticks look or react since switching to ME, so ME is great too. But ME is less expensive and it mixes quickly and clear, unlike the alk for ESV (which is a pita to mix). ESV alk would always have solids or crystals that the only way to make it dissipate would be to heat the container, shake, and waite a day, a real pita.

02/14/2016, 04:25 PM	#14
wishntoboutside professional snow flake Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Riverside, Cali Posts: 5,962	I used Warner marine for years as that got harder to find I went to sea chem reef fusion. Very happy with it. __________________ Richard Current Tank Info: 450 gallon peninsula tank 724830 filled with a bunch of frags and trying to grow them out.