What can I use instead of AragaMilk??

OZreefhead · 05/19/2007, 07:43 PM

hey everyone

I need an additive that will stabalize most trace elements including Calcium, Alkalinity, Magnesium, Strontium, Potassium. AragaMilk does this but I cant find a retailer that stocks it, is there a kent or seachem additive that does the same thing??

thnx for help

rodgod20 · 05/19/2007, 08:37 PM

www.twopartsolution.com is a good *CHEAP* two part solution to do all three

You only really need to mess with calc, alk, mag. The rest comes with water changes.

ArgonDreams · 05/19/2007, 09:00 PM

Drs Foster and Smith Aragamilk

Randall_James · 05/19/2007, 09:28 PM

A simple 2 part supplement with water changes will typically take care of most trace element needs

New Reefer · 05/20/2007, 12:00 AM

DIY - Dr. Randy's 2 (actually 3) part additive - it's *much* cheaper than any LFS bought additive, and at least just as good (better, IMO, as you know exactly what you add...)

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php

I also agree with rodgod20, you don't need to add any "trace element" other than calcium, alkalinity and magnesium. Check out the following article:

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-04/rhf/index.php

Hennie

Nano Chris · 05/20/2007, 06:57 AM

I use the Bionic 2 part (alk/calc) and Bionic Mg instead of that stuff, i read that it was banned from here on the forums??...

rodgod20 · 05/20/2007, 07:16 AM

where did you read that? I have heard nothin but good things from the diy 2 part. And it was created by the same guy that does all of the chemistry papers in reefkeeping mag

chip721 · 05/20/2007, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Criminal#58369
...i read that it was banned from here on the forums??...

Criminal, what stuff was banned, why, and on what forum? I've used the B-Ionic products. IMO they're good, but expensive over time. I now use Randy's DIY 2 part with good results. Thanks.

bertoni · 05/21/2007, 01:08 AM

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-04/rhf/index.php

That article might be useful.

Randall_James · 05/21/2007, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Criminal#58369
I use the Bionic 2 part (alk/calc) and Bionic Mg instead of that stuff, i read that it was banned from here on the forums??...

mis-information....

05/19/2007, 07:43 PM	#1
OZreefhead Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 61	What can I use instead of AragaMilk?? hey everyone I need an additive that will stabalize most trace elements including Calcium, Alkalinity, Magnesium, Strontium, Potassium. AragaMilk does this but I cant find a retailer that stocks it, is there a kent or seachem additive that does the same thing?? thnx for help __________________ Daniel Mitchell OUT Current Tank Info: Under Construction

05/19/2007, 08:37 PM	#2
rodgod20 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 459	www.twopartsolution.com is a good CHEAP two part solution to do all three You only really need to mess with calc, alk, mag. The rest comes with water changes. __________________ "If your going through hell, Keep going" -Winston ChurchHill- Current Tank Info: 65G (90lbs of LR, CSS125, ATO,Oceans Motions, 33x turnover) LPS tank

05/19/2007, 09:28 PM	#4
Randall_James Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,727	A simple 2 part supplement with water changes will typically take care of most trace element needs __________________ "It's a dog eat dog world and I feel like I am wearing milkbone underwear"

05/20/2007, 06:57 AM	#6
Nano Chris Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,758	I use the Bionic 2 part (alk/calc) and Bionic Mg instead of that stuff, i read that it was banned from here on the forums??... __________________ Chris ------- 34 Gallon Red Sea Max 130! Setup (Just got back into the hobby) Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon RedSeaMax!

05/20/2007, 07:16 AM	#7
rodgod20 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 459	where did you read that? I have heard nothin but good things from the diy 2 part. And it was created by the same guy that does all of the chemistry papers in reefkeeping mag __________________ "If your going through hell, Keep going" -Winston ChurchHill- Current Tank Info: 65G (90lbs of LR, CSS125, ATO,Oceans Motions, 33x turnover) LPS tank

05/19/2007, 09:00 PM	#3
ArgonDreams Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 384	Drs Foster and Smith Aragamilk

05/20/2007, 12:00 AM	#5
New Reefer Premium Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloemfontein, South Africa Posts: 423	DIY - Dr. Randy's 2 (actually 3) part additive - it's much cheaper than any LFS bought additive, and at least just as good (better, IMO, as you know exactly what you add...) http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php I also agree with rodgod20, you don't need to add any "trace element" other than calcium, alkalinity and magnesium. Check out the following article: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-04/rhf/index.php Hennie

05/21/2007, 01:08 AM	#9
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-04/rhf/index.php That article might be useful. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni