calcium supplements

EMUReef · 07/10/2010, 06:22 PM

Well im getting into a bigger tank. my 90g is currently filling. Im upgrading from a 35g hex and 20tall. Never dosed calcium as i my corals never used more than what i added in water changes.

With my 90g i feel like i have lots more room for more corals.

My question is.....

What difference/benifits come from a 2 part dose compared to just a straight up 1 part like the seachem stuff.

mike_cmu04 · 07/10/2010, 09:17 PM

I think that the 2 part gives you alot more control and the ability to do alk and cal

Typlus5 · 07/11/2010, 07:32 AM

Way more affordable if you use the bulk materials or DIY with Randy's Reciepe.

Chris27 · 07/11/2010, 09:07 AM

It's all the same, some is cheaper, some is more expensive. The trick is to test frequently and determine your daily need so that you can dose whatever product accordingly. Aside from the dosing, you should also consider a using Kalkwasser or a calcium reactor - they are cheap and almost full proof when dialed in.

07/10/2010, 06:22 PM	#1
EMUReef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 580	calcium supplements Well im getting into a bigger tank. my 90g is currently filling. Im upgrading from a 35g hex and 20tall. Never dosed calcium as i my corals never used more than what i added in water changes. With my 90g i feel like i have lots more room for more corals. My question is..... What difference/benifits come from a 2 part dose compared to just a straight up 1 part like the seachem stuff.

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07/10/2010, 09:17 PM	#2
mike_cmu04 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Shepherd, Mi Posts: 2,348	I think that the 2 part gives you alot more control and the ability to do alk and cal

07/11/2010, 07:32 AM	#3
Typlus5 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gonzales Louisiana Posts: 966	Way more affordable if you use the bulk materials or DIY with Randy's Reciepe.

07/11/2010, 09:07 AM	#4
Chris27 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,452	It's all the same, some is cheaper, some is more expensive. The trick is to test frequently and determine your daily need so that you can dose whatever product accordingly. Aside from the dosing, you should also consider a using Kalkwasser or a calcium reactor - they are cheap and almost full proof when dialed in.