Domolite lime and other lost arts...

[Dolf]

When I posted a reply on reefs.org and said they may wish to give dolomite a try it came with the warning that it is second hand knowledge. I do plan on adding a DSB in spring when I can get it (provided that the tank is still up- if I move North to a camp job I do not think they will let me take my reef on the little plane [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] ) Right now after the lighing upgrade and new pump I cannot afford the aragonite to put in the tank so one way or the other it will be spring before the main tank gets the DSB. (I need to wait for the dolomite to be in stock or for my "real" job to afford it.)

As for the magnesium I guess we will see. I asked Dr.Ron a question about the PH in the lower levels of the DSB and so far no response. I will provide the link at the end and will post his reply when received. This should help to either stir up debate about the Magnesium not being as soluble as we think or more soluble depending on what the answer is and who will wish to disagree.

From what I know (thanks to a response from a reefer who seems very knowledgeable on another board) it would take a PH of roughly 7.6 and a large amount of CO2 to pose a problem. I think that there is a lower number if it is not in the presence of CO2 but I will have to search. If the response from Dr.Ron comes back that the PH is 7.6 or lower then I may start questioning the use of dolomite. Above 7.6 and I would assume that there will be fewer arguments? (Or not)

here is the link and I only hope the good Dr. has an answer and that the research has been done.

-Danny

[ 24 January 2002: Message edited by: dan150 ]</p>