Top Brands???

[xabbasx7]

Hey, I was wondering what is the top brand for calcium and alkaline for my tank?

 

[FishBeard]

Many will say Fusion is the best 2-part to use. SkullV actually has a gallon of each (4L bottles) currently for sale if you want to save a few bucks.

 

[BADGUS]

I like 2little fishes and the BRS brand.

 

[poidog]

I use Tropic Marin bio-calc.

 

[MMreef]

I've used BRS two part for long time ,recently switched to ESV B-Ionic 2-part.

 

[Lil BamBam]

I've used BRS two part for long time ,recently switched to ESV B-Ionic 2-part.

+1 I think Randy H on RC likes this product also..

 

[EricTheRed]

Personally, I find all the A-B solutions to be incredibly overpriced. I would rather buy a 1G jug of pure Calcium Chloride and mix my own. You can then dose trace elements with a supplement for a fraction of the cost of A-B solutions.

 

[FishBeard]

Personally, I find all the A-B solutions to be incredibly overpriced. I would rather buy a 1G jug of pure Calcium Chloride and mix my own. You can then dose trace elements with a supplement for a fraction of the cost of A-B solutions.

$14/gal for C-Balance 2 part concentrate really isn't that bad considering I still have 1/4 gal of each after 6+ months now, and gave another member a refill on their 2-part once in there. Less than $3/month I think to use it.

 

[EricTheRed]

$14/gal for C-Balance 2 part concentrate really isn't that bad considering I still have 1/4 gal of each after 6+ months now, and gave another member a refill on their 2-part once in there. Less than $3/month I think to use it.

Okay, I just took a quick look for C-Balance and found several places that all had the 1G jugs of A&B for $32 and another for $37. Where are you getting it for $14 from?

 

[FishBeard]

I paid $28 for both parts on premium aquatics, or $14/gal if you break it down.

http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-supplies/TLF-CB2B.html

Price went up since I got it. Looks like just under $30 now

 

[EricTheRed]

Gotcha, well I was spending about $30 a month on A-B and that's why I switched to Kalk and now use diy calcium & alk for occasional adjustemts. Now $30 is all I spend per year on kalk.

 

[AVDweeb]

This is huge. I had no idea it there was so much savings... Looks like I have to adjust my
dosing.

 

[EricTheRed]

This is huge. I had no idea it there was so much savings... Looks like I have to adjust my
dosing.

Here's a decent read...limewater=kalk...kalk=limewater

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-01/rhf/index.php

 

[7Hogwarts]

Since I mix my own BRS. Which part do I add my trace elements to? And how much trace/gallon?

 

[EricTheRed]

Since I mix my own BRS. Which part do I add my trace elements to? And how much trace/gallon?

I dose them separately because I'm dosing kalk as my primary ca & alk source and only use my diy A&B to once a week to 'fine-tune' my levels. You might post this question at BRS. Personally I'd probably want to keep them separate because it may be hard to figure out how much trace to add to your A (or B) to get the proper dose based on how much A&B your tank needs daily...I'm already confused, lol.