My 315 upgrade / rebuild

Rus · #1 08-09-2009, 03:24 PM

I have been noticing my Mag. levels dropping lately and after checking on my new water change levels noticed that the readings are very low from IO mix ( 900 - 1000 ) I have always supplemented the calcium in my mix to raise it and with the offset in price have found it worthwhile. But now with even more to add , I'm wondering if it is worth switching brands.

Has anyone had any luck with the Deltec Brand? At almost double cost I would want it to be near perfect levels each and every time I do a water change.

Any other brands that you have found very reliable?

Leah · #2 08-09-2009, 03:32 PM

This tank is Beautiful, said it before. In fact I love this tank

Tomjay · #3 08-09-2009, 04:07 PM

Wow, nice setup your tank looks great. My entire setup is Deltec I use RowaKalk with my Kalk stirrer, I don’t have my Calcium reactor setup yet but once I do I will be using RowaLith Calcium C+ with it....

Rus · #4 08-09-2009, 04:15 PM

Thanks Leah , Tomjay : I use the Rowalith for my calcium reactor as well , but I have not seen any reason to use their Kalk , cost wise it is more and never did see a benefit to the extra costs.

Now their Salt on the other hand is something I'm considering.

Tomjay · #5 08-09-2009, 04:44 PM

I bought some Kalk +2 (Brightwell aquatics) last week it contains Calcium and Magnesium once my Rowa run out I will be using this.

I am using Tropic Marin Pro salt which I am very happy with so no switching for me

Rus · #6 08-09-2009, 05:12 PM

I would be interested to see how that works out for you , wonder if it will help with maintaining levels better than other brands

christyf5 · #7 08-09-2009, 05:53 PM

you may want to look into magnesium supplements for your ca reactor, I found this easier than switching salts. Both zeovit and faunamarin make them (as well as one other but I can't remember the brand name).

Also, I was reading your RC thread and you had posted about running a dart split to two seaswirls. How did you eventually resolve the plumbing for this? I'm hoping to do the same.

Tomjay · #8 08-09-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rus

I would be interested to see how that works out for you , wonder if it will help with maintaining levels better than other brands

Here's the link http://www.brightwellaquatics.com/br_base.html you can read up on it or ask them questions good customer service. I have friends in Florida, LA; well all over the US.... can’t list all the states that use the products.

You can find the products here locally at Ocean