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10/16/2011, 08:43 PM
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Red Sea Reef Foundation ABC+
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?
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10/16/2011, 11:32 PM
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Good evening,
Check this out: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....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. Have a great week, Aviad
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10/17/2011, 10:22 PM
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It seems to be fairly similar to Tropic Marin Bio Calcium. This type of supplement can work well.
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03/04/2012, 10:02 AM
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Dosing pump
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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 |
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03/04/2012, 10:52 AM
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No. It must be added to the aquarium as a dry powder. That's one of its drawbacks.
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03/05/2012, 05:40 PM
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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). --- 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) ? |
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03/05/2012, 07:33 PM
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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.
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03/05/2012, 07:58 PM
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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 Last edited by SpaceSea; 03/05/2012 at 07:59 PM. Reason: typo erratum |
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03/07/2012, 04:04 PM
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B-ionic or a DIY two part are good liquid additives.
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