Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board  

Go Back   Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board > General > DIY

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 01-25-2018, 01:00 PM
Myka's Avatar
Myka Myka is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Saskatoon, SK.
Posts: 11,268
Myka will become famous soon enough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Major nc View Post
Thanks Myka, but I'm assuming this means more test kits for each trace element?
These are the same trace elements as any other "balling" method such are Fauna Marin, Tropic Marin, Zeovit, etc. "Balling" simply means "3-part with trace elements". The trace elements are added in certain ratios compared to the macroelements (Ca, KH, Mg) for the most part, and as long as you keep up regular water changes (which flush out any accumulation) then it's not a problem.

The Aquaforest system is excellent in the sense that you can buy the premix (just like your Brightwell) which has all the trace elements premixed into 3 parts. This product is called Component 1+2+3+.

Aquaforest then has the dry chems you can buy, Calcium chloride, Sodium bicarbonate, Magnesium chloride. You can use these as is to make something like Randy's Recipes. These dry chems work out to be around $5 per pound if you buy the 4kg and 5 kg tubs. So this is cheaper than most stores "no name" chems.

OR you can take those bulk Aquaforest chems, and add "Components Strong" to each dosing container which is the trace elements. This then makes a DIY version of the Components 1+2+3+.
__________________
~ Mindy

SPS fanatic.

Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-01-2018, 02:47 PM
scoobs scoobs is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Vernon
Posts: 18
scoobs is on a distinguished road
Default

You can get dow flake from home hardware. 85% calcium chloride, life time supply for $25. Had to be special ordered though.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-02-2018, 05:13 AM
Snappy's Avatar
Snappy Snappy is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Posts: 4,675
Snappy is on a distinguished road
Default

I have been using Randy's recipe for about 12-13 years although I recommend using food grade or better.
__________________

Greg
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-02-2018, 03:24 PM
scoobs scoobs is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Vernon
Posts: 18
scoobs is on a distinguished road
Default

in a pinch, u can also use calcium chloride from moisture traps. like those found at the dollar store.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 04:48 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.