2 Part Dosing for large tanks

[Reef Able]

Hi guys i would like to know which 2 part dosing you guys are using on your tank which is good on budget as well good on coral health and growth. I do not want to use Cal reactor too complicated for me. Thanks.

 

[redfishbluefish]

You can't beat the low cost of Randy's DIY two part.

I use Prestone Driveway Heat (less than $20 for 50 pounds), and Arm & Hammer Baking Soda (about $6 for 13 pounds.) I've been doing this for ten years and still have that first bag of Driveway Heat.

 

[Reef Able]

Thanks Paul wpuld u mind sharing a picture of your tank...it will give me an idea....

 

[redfishbluefish]

I only have a simple point-n-shoot camera, so not the best picture....five foot 90 gallon DT.

EDIT.....I'm on a tablet and am having difficulty posting pictures....so here's a link to my Member's Tank thread....post 128:

RFBF Five Footer

 

[Reef Able]

I only have a simple point-n-shoot camera, so not the best picture....five foot 90 gallon DT.

EDIT.....I'm on a tablet and am having difficulty posting pictures....so here's a link to my Member's Tank thread....post 128:

RFBF Five Footer

Wow Paul amazing...just surfed through your thread like how you have diy'ed pretty much your entire system...this is what this hobby is all about....Thank you for sharing the knowledge...

I am still waiting to see what others have to say...

 

[PatW]

I use Bulk Reef Supplies two part. The ALK and Ca additives are easy to mix up in 1 gallon jugs. I use a salt mix that is pretty high in magnesium so I generally don’t have to fool with it.

 

[solitude127]

I used BRS 2 part for years with great success. I think it's the next cheapest thing to Randy's 2 part. Recently though, I changed to a CaRx because I got tired of mixing. Once you understand how a CaRx works, it's not really that complicated.

 

[Reef Able]

Thanks guys I have been using Randy's 2 part receive however since I started dosing Kalkwasswer I stopped it because Kalkwasswer is enough for my tank until now. However I am suggested by someone to try ESV 2 part for great results. I am thinking I will give it a try because with Kalkwasswer there is an element of risk involved just incase if a float switch on your ATO malfunctions and honestly I want to try and eliminate as many risks as possible...What do you guys think???

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

Thanks guys I have been using Randy's 2 part receive however since I started dosing Kalkwasswer I stopped it because Kalkwasswer is enough for my tank until now. However I am suggested by someone to try ESV 2 part for great results. I am thinking I will give it a try because with Kalkwasswer there is an element of risk involved just incase if a float switch on your ATO malfunctions and honestly I want to try and eliminate as many risks as possible...What do you guys think???

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