Where to get these chemcials in Vancouver or lower mainland

[wminglee]

Does anyone know where to buy food-grade calcium chloride and calcium hydroxide (pickling lime) in lower mainland region?

[fkshiu]

Two of Canreef's sponsors, Chemaster and Bulk Reef Supply, sell everything you need for dosing two-part and kalkwasser.

[wminglee]

Thanks, fkshiu.

I am looking for a local retailer for lowering down shipment cost. Both of Chemmaster and Bulk Supply are out of BC.

As I understanding, there is little difference (in term ouing in reef tanks) in products of calcium hyperoxide from general chemical manufacturers and from marine companies. So, why pay more for a brand?

Anyway, thanks for your suggestion.

[wminglee]

Thanks a lot, Tangman.

I shall try to get there when have time.

[Reefer Rob]

You'll find that the Calcium Chloride from BRS will mix a lot cleaner and faster than Dow Flake. Worth the extra money IMO. I've tried to locate food grade locally, but I've been unable to find any at the consumer level.

[fkshiu]

Not to scare anyone (well, sort of as an fyi), but there was that whole controversy regarding excess bromide levels in Dowflake produced during a certain time period. The conclusion being that such changes resulted in Dowflake being "OK" to use but its longterm effect on aquaria was unknown, I believe. And as Rob mentioned, the altered Dowflake results in a lot more sediment.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...5&pagenumber=1

The guess the bottom line is that it's not just a difference in name, but there are substantive differences in chemical mixes.

[Tangman]

You can get Dow Flake (calcium chloride )at PK ( Port Kells) Building Supplies ,Harvie Rd (about 188)and 88TH Ave Surrey, just of the freeway

Originally Posted by wminglee

Does anyone know where to buy food-grade calcium chloride and calcium hydroxide (pickling lime) in lower mainland region?