where do i get pickling lime for kalkwasser here in oc?

bergzy · 01/20/2005, 12:33 AM

i am going through my kalk like 'kalkwasser'!

sorry, couldn't resist...

kusanagiz · 01/20/2005, 02:25 AM

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/mrswages/mrswagpiclim.html

1.85 + 5 shipping and you can add as many orders as you want. Haven't seen this around so cal.

Brian Koyama · 01/20/2005, 12:25 PM

You should check w/golfish. He probably got rid of his stash, but he had like 50lb bags of the food grade stuff (calcium something, I forgot the name of it) for like $20.00.

Brian

KT & SJ · 01/20/2005, 03:40 PM

Any types of pickling lime that shouldn't be used for reefs?
Shauna

GTR · 01/20/2005, 04:12 PM

I've used $100's of lime from the LFS, about 10# of Mrs. Wages and maybe 25# of the stuff I got from Golfish.

LFS stuff... very little dark stuff at the bottom of the bucket

Mrs. Wages... Overall darker in color and leaves some dark residue along with what precipitated out with CO2.

Golfish 50# bags... Even darker than Mrs. Wages but less dark residue at the bottom of the bucket.

I'd use any of them again without hesitation.

SteveU

golfish · 01/20/2005, 05:39 PM

I guess if I could get enough people together I might, maybe, doubt it, could get another pallet. If I do, its going to be forty 50 pound bags. I wouldn't even consider it unless they were all sold before I brought home the pallet..

GTR · 01/20/2005, 05:46 PM

Mark,
If I hadn't started you-know-what and stopped the limewater I could use some more. I still have about 1-1/2 bags left.
SteveU

aquariumclown · 01/20/2005, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by golfish
I guess if I could get enough people together I might, maybe, doubt it, could get another pallet. If I do, its going to be forty 50 pound bags. I wouldn't even consider it unless they were all sold before I brought home the pallet..

I'd be willing to go for a bag or 2. I hope you get enough people, retail kalk is too expensive.

JAGreef · 01/20/2005, 06:58 PM

I'd go for 2 or 3 bags ....

golfish · 01/20/2005, 07:30 PM

I'll see what I can do..

bergzy · 01/20/2005, 09:16 PM

kewl,

let me know when you are going to arrange it. i am down for one bag!

GTR · 01/20/2005, 11:55 PM

Mark...
I'd be good for two more... I might start using it again.
If you don't want to keep it at the house again you can drop some at my shop in SB, I've got plenty of room.
SteveU

softie57 · 01/21/2005, 05:15 AM

I'd be in for two bags

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GTR · 01/21/2005, 08:49 AM

Mark... Add 4 more to my needs... total of 6 for me if it pans out.

SteveU

golfish · 01/21/2005, 04:39 PM

I'll talk to my boss and see if I can swing it. Its probably going to take a few months to get it.

gcarroll · 01/24/2005, 12:02 AM

Mark. Put me down for 3 bags.

Nemo_0916 · 01/24/2005, 10:40 AM

golfish .. how much do the bags come out to if you could get it? Thanks!

golfish · 01/24/2005, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nemo_0916
golfish .. how much do the bags come out to if you could get it? Thanks!

These will probably cost 25.00 each (50 pound bags)

Nemo_0916 · 01/24/2005, 05:51 PM

oh wow! if that is the case ... I am willing to take a bag if the group buy goes through .. i wonder how I am going to sotre 50 lbs of 'kalkwasser' mix? hahahaha sanwhich bags it is then .. hope no one thinks I'm a drug dealer with all those white powder bags sitting aroung hahahaa

Brian Koyama · 01/24/2005, 05:54 PM

Hey Mark,
I'll take one bag.
Thanks,
Brian

Nemo_0916 · 01/24/2005, 06:03 PM

golfish ... I am going to have to back out of this group buy. I just found a jars of Kent Kalk in my closet. should last me awhile. Sorry if this caused any problems

If you bought it anticipating I would take one bag, I apologize. If you can cancel my order great! If not, I will take it though but I don't really have a need for it for awhile

Thanks!

golfish · 01/24/2005, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nemo_0916
golfish ... I am going to have to back out of this group buy. I just found a jars of Kent Kalk in my closet. should last me awhile. Sorry if this caused any problems

If you bought it anticipating I would take one bag, I apologize. If you can cancel my order great! If not, I will take it though but I don't really have a need for it for awhile Thanks!

I haven't even started yet so no worries. To be honest I doubt very much it will happen but then that's what I said about the last pallet. I'm kind of shocked people still want it. I figured I kind of flooded the market with the last batch.

Nemo_0916 · 01/24/2005, 06:31 PM

hahaha. Thanks for he understanding golfish. I will keep an eye on the thread ... maybe I will use it up faster than I think and need a bag by the time you are ready to order -- if you do order

THanks again!

Bobo2020 · 01/24/2005, 07:43 PM

I will take a bag if the buy goes through

Bobo2020 · 01/24/2005, 07:43 PM

I will take a bag if the buy goes through

01/20/2005, 12:33 AM	#1
bergzy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OC CA USA Posts: 5,299	where do i get pickling lime for kalkwasser here in oc? i am going through my kalk like 'kalkwasser'! sorry, couldn't resist... __________________ The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it. H.L. Mencken Ben. Current Tank Info: 180g sps, 90g cube clam biotope.

01/20/2005, 02:25 AM	#2
kusanagiz Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Marino Posts: 931	http://shop.store.yahoo.com/mrswages/mrswagpiclim.html 1.85 + 5 shipping and you can add as many orders as you want. Haven't seen this around so cal. __________________ Chris Current Tank Info: 60g acrylic, 10 gallon sump, Aquac Urchin skimmer, 76lb LR (Marshall, Tonga, Fiji), 2x250W MH 4x96 PC, 2 SEIO 1100

01/20/2005, 03:40 PM	#4
KT & SJ Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 295	Any types of pickling lime that shouldn't be used for reefs? Shauna __________________ How much deeper would the ocean be without sponges? Current Tank Info: 100 Gal FOWLR, 125 gal corner reef tank w/ 30 gal sump and 110 gal fuge, 10 gal guppy tank in the kids' room, and tons of QT's. Coming soon, 180 gal F/O. Now lets see, there's got to be a way to fit a 500 gal in here somewhere.

01/20/2005, 04:12 PM	#5
GTR Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Twin Falls, ID Posts: 7,152	I've used $100's of lime from the LFS, about 10# of Mrs. Wages and maybe 25# of the stuff I got from Golfish. LFS stuff... very little dark stuff at the bottom of the bucket Mrs. Wages... Overall darker in color and leaves some dark residue along with what precipitated out with CO2. Golfish 50# bags... Even darker than Mrs. Wages but less dark residue at the bottom of the bucket. I'd use any of them again without hesitation. SteveU __________________ AKA, Riff

01/20/2005, 05:46 PM	#7
GTR Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Twin Falls, ID Posts: 7,152	Mark, If I hadn't started you-know-what and stopped the limewater I could use some more. I still have about 1-1/2 bags left. SteveU __________________ AKA, Riff

01/20/2005, 12:25 PM	#3
Brian Koyama Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 1,137	You should check w/golfish. He probably got rid of his stash, but he had like 50lb bags of the food grade stuff (calcium something, I forgot the name of it) for like $20.00. Brian

01/20/2005, 05:39 PM	#6
golfish Team RC Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Alta Loma, Ca Posts: 6,776	I guess if I could get enough people together I might, maybe, doubt it, could get another pallet. If I do, its going to be forty 50 pound bags. I wouldn't even consider it unless they were all sold before I brought home the pallet..

01/20/2005, 06:58 PM	#9
JAGreef Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Posts: 562	I'd go for 2 or 3 bags .... __________________ JAGreef Current Tank Info: 135 gal reef w/ 30 gal sump /40 gal fuge. AquaC EV240 / Ret. Pump-Amp 2700. 2-Tunze/ 2- Koralia in Tank; Apex system. Lighting= AI LED's. Aquamedic Kalk reactor.

01/20/2005, 07:30 PM	#10
golfish Team RC Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Alta Loma, Ca Posts: 6,776	I'll see what I can do..

01/20/2005, 09:16 PM	#11
bergzy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OC CA USA Posts: 5,299	kewl, let me know when you are going to arrange it. i am down for one bag! __________________ The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it. H.L. Mencken Ben. Current Tank Info: 180g sps, 90g cube clam biotope.

01/20/2005, 11:55 PM	#12
GTR Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Twin Falls, ID Posts: 7,152	Mark... I'd be good for two more... I might start using it again. If you don't want to keep it at the house again you can drop some at my shop in SB, I've got plenty of room. SteveU __________________ AKA, Riff

01/21/2005, 05:15 AM	#13
softie57 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 131	I'd be in for two bags .

01/21/2005, 08:49 AM	#14
GTR Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Twin Falls, ID Posts: 7,152	Mark... Add 4 more to my needs... total of 6 for me if it pans out. SteveU __________________ AKA, Riff

01/21/2005, 04:39 PM	#15
golfish Team RC Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Alta Loma, Ca Posts: 6,776	I'll talk to my boss and see if I can swing it. Its probably going to take a few months to get it.

01/24/2005, 12:02 AM	#16
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	Mark. Put me down for 3 bags. __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...

01/24/2005, 10:40 AM	#17
Nemo_0916 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 608	golfish .. how much do the bags come out to if you could get it? Thanks!

01/24/2005, 05:51 PM	#19
Nemo_0916 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 608	oh wow! if that is the case ... I am willing to take a bag if the group buy goes through .. i wonder how I am going to sotre 50 lbs of 'kalkwasser' mix? hahahaha sanwhich bags it is then .. hope no one thinks I'm a drug dealer with all those white powder bags sitting aroung hahahaa

01/24/2005, 05:54 PM	#20
Brian Koyama Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 1,137	Hey Mark, I'll take one bag. Thanks, Brian

01/24/2005, 06:03 PM	#21
Nemo_0916 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 608	golfish ... I am going to have to back out of this group buy. I just found a jars of Kent Kalk in my closet. should last me awhile. Sorry if this caused any problems If you bought it anticipating I would take one bag, I apologize. If you can cancel my order great! If not, I will take it though but I don't really have a need for it for awhile Thanks!

01/24/2005, 06:31 PM	#23
Nemo_0916 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 608	hahaha. Thanks for he understanding golfish. I will keep an eye on the thread ... maybe I will use it up faster than I think and need a bag by the time you are ready to order -- if you do order THanks again!

01/24/2005, 07:43 PM	#24
Bobo2020 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 277	I will take a bag if the buy goes through