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Old 03-09-2011, 03:55 AM
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As I stated, I use Seachem and can say I have no issues with that brand for Mg, Str, Ca, ALK... But if anyone can recommend an even cheaper source of dry crystals?
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Old 03-09-2011, 04:03 AM
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As I stated, I use Seachem and can say I have no issues with that brand for Mg, Str, Ca, ALK... But if anyone can recommend an even cheaper source of dry crystals?
Are you meaning for the mag mix stuff Rick?
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I think you can get a great deal on BRS stuff if you have a group buy. Even with high cost shipping, my personal order stuff from them work out very close to what it would cost me to get stuff from ChemMaster delivery to my door.

Plus, following their instruction has been worked out for me very well lately. I went from weekly testing to monthly testing and my params are still very good and stable. However can't beat that 1 dollar per pound tho.
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Old 03-09-2011, 04:12 AM
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I think you can get a great deal on BRS stuff if you have a group buy. Even with high cost shipping, my personal order stuff from them work out very close to what it would cost me to get stuff from ChemMaster delivery to my door.

Plus, following their instruction has been worked out for me very well lately. I went from weekly testing to monthly testing and my params are still very good and stable. However can't beat that 1 dollar per pound tho.
I am going to check out Univar and see what they can offer for bulk bags and if it decent I might just have to start a distributorship, shipping it out separately ( not mixed ) to prevent the slushy factor
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Old 03-09-2011, 04:22 AM
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Hey Tony/Delphinus... You use BRS? I think that is what I saw at your place. You said it was good, but does the mg work the same way as Seachem. I like Seachem stuff as it is only one part dosing, I have never done any of this 2 part stuff. Not really sure what it is.

If BRS is the way to go, I would be interested in doing a group buy, if anyone would be into it also.
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Hardware: Super Reef Octopus SSS-3000, Tunze ATO, Mag 18 return, 2x MP40W, 2X Koralia 4's Wavemaker
Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, 2X80W T5HO)
Type of Aquarium: mixed reef (SPS & LPS) with fish
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