what two part calcium buffer system to use

gene71495 · 05/18/2009, 05:12 PM

I am about to get a two part buffer system. What brand do most people use: B Ionic, C Balance, or Kent Part A and B?

Thanks, any advice is appreciated. This is the first time I am purchasing a buffer system. Do these add magnesium also or do I need a separate additive?

Thanks

drparker · 05/18/2009, 05:17 PM

Bulk Reef Supply dry chemicals to mix mine own. I used to buy several different brands of two part for the cost of a month of commercial mixes I got the kit from BRS and it covered me for almost a year.

acrouse · 05/18/2009, 08:53 PM

Have used the 2part B-ionic for 3 years and have been happy with the results and product. I have to add magnesium seperately to my tank. So if B-ionic adds any magnesium, its not enough for my tank.

jolene

imcosmokramer · 05/18/2009, 09:42 PM

I used Kent Marine, then BRS when I used two part.

Toddrtrex · 05/18/2009, 10:22 PM

I use Two Little fishes C-balance. I buy the 1 gallon concentrate. As for Mag, my salt mix provides a good amount of it, I only have to dose that about once a month.

drummereef · 05/18/2009, 11:42 PM

DIY for me. I've been using Randy's DIY 2-part for a few years now. Works great and is cheap. However, the next time I'm in the market for calcium I will be buying through bulk reef supply.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/Two-Pa...c52/index.html

iFisch · 05/19/2009, 05:40 AM

Brightwell Code A&B for me.

Tangweed · 05/19/2009, 05:52 AM

Just started B-Ionic a week ago.

CloruroDiSodio · 05/19/2009, 09:44 AM

Started B-ionic about a week ago and everything looks good so far in terms of alkalinity and calcium levels.

05/18/2009, 05:12 PM	#1
gene71495 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 202	what two part calcium buffer system to use I am about to get a two part buffer system. What brand do most people use: B Ionic, C Balance, or Kent Part A and B? Thanks, any advice is appreciated. This is the first time I am purchasing a buffer system. Do these add magnesium also or do I need a separate additive? Thanks

05/18/2009, 09:42 PM	#4
imcosmokramer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,709	I used Kent Marine, then BRS when I used two part. __________________ You can agree with me, or you can be wrong. You pick.

05/18/2009, 10:22 PM	#5
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	I use Two Little fishes C-balance. I buy the 1 gallon concentrate. As for Mag, my salt mix provides a good amount of it, I only have to dose that about once a month. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

05/18/2009, 11:42 PM	#6
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	DIY for me. I've been using Randy's DIY 2-part for a few years now. Works great and is cheap. However, the next time I'm in the market for calcium I will be buying through bulk reef supply. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/Two-Pa...c52/index.html __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

05/19/2009, 05:52 AM	#8
Tangweed Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mohnton, PA Posts: 1,002	Just started B-Ionic a week ago. __________________ Thanks! Jeremy Current Tank Info: 90 gal with 40 gal breeder sump / fuge, Octo skimmer, lights and some water.

05/18/2009, 05:17 PM	#2
drparker Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 2,652	Bulk Reef Supply dry chemicals to mix mine own. I used to buy several different brands of two part for the cost of a month of commercial mixes I got the kit from BRS and it covered me for almost a year.

05/18/2009, 08:53 PM	#3
acrouse Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ackworth Posts: 473	Have used the 2part B-ionic for 3 years and have been happy with the results and product. I have to add magnesium seperately to my tank. So if B-ionic adds any magnesium, its not enough for my tank. jolene

05/19/2009, 05:40 AM	#7
iFisch Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FL Posts: 3,068	Brightwell Code A&B for me.

05/19/2009, 09:44 AM	#9
CloruroDiSodio Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York Posts: 597	Started B-ionic about a week ago and everything looks good so far in terms of alkalinity and calcium levels.