Diy 2part formula..

nanomania · Jun 18, 2016

Hey guys, one of my friend doses diy 2 part using this formula.. its 2 part instead of 3..

Part1:
Calcium chloride 350grams + 50grams magnesium chloride + 25 magnesium sulphate + 2 grams strontium.. all these irons are against alk reducer agents.. so I mix them keep in 500 grams jag.. I mix 14 spoons in 5 liters of water thts last for a week.. dosing in auto doser every 30 minutes once 10 ml. So the dosing goes for 24 hrs..

Part2:
Alk same sodium bicarbonate 350 grams + + sodium carbonate 150grams thts the ratio for alk.. again. Dosing 10 ml every 30 mins once .. for example if calcium dosed at 9 clock 10ml .. 9.30 alk 10 ml will b dosed.. so all time my tank receives calc and alk.. so your coral gets use to it. Even it's a major hike you have time to react.

Is this ok?

Randy Holmes-Farley · Jun 18, 2016

No, I do not think you can put the magnesium sulfate into the calcium part. You'll precipitate calcium sulfate.

That's why designed it as a three part.

Commercial two parts use other sources of sulfate and put it in the alk part.

JimWelsh · Jun 18, 2016

Randy Holmes-Farley said:
No, I do not think you can put the magnesium sulfate into the calcium part. You'll precipitate calcium sulfate.

Been there, done that.

nanomania · Jun 18, 2016

Thank u... any idea what does seachem reef builder and reef adv calcium uses? As both have mag and sr.

JimWelsh · Jun 18, 2016

You might find this link helpful: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/s...hould-i-expect-to-change.215171/#post-2466696

Greenstreet.1 · Jun 18, 2016

? To make each part with the measurements given all that is need is a gallon of RO water for each part

I have been think of switching from brs 2p

Lol see not the chemist lol do I already have everything that I need ? But just need to mix it the was you explained it ? Also can I still add my balling trace like I did with the other mix ?

Sorry for all the ? Really wanting to try this.

nanomania · Jun 19, 2016

JimWelsh said:
You might find this link helpful: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/s...hould-i-expect-to-change.215171/#post-2466696

Thanks.. looks simple to make

Greenstreet.1 · Jun 21, 2016

Greenstreet.1 said:
? To make each part with the measurements given all that is need is a gallon of RO water for each part

I have been think of switching from brs 2p

Lol see not the chemist lol do I already have everything that I need ? But just need to mix it the was you explained it ? Also can I still add my balling trace like I did with the other mix ?

Sorry for all the ? Really wanting to try this.

Can these be used ?

Randy Holmes-Farley · Jun 21, 2016

You can certainly add additional trace elements if you believe them useful.

I'm not sure exactly which product you are talking about adding, but the full Balling method assumes you are not adding magnesium or sulfate with the calcium and alkalinity, and yet the DIY recipe adds both of these already in the proper proportion. So just be sure you are not overdosing these, These are certainly not considered trace elements, however.

Randy Holmes-Farley · Jun 21, 2016

Greenstreet.1 said:
? To make each part with the measurements given all that is need is a gallon of RO water for each part

I have been think of switching from brs 2p

Lol see not the chemist lol do I already have everything that I need ? But just need to mix it the was you explained it ? Also can I still add my balling trace like I did with the other mix ?

Sorry for all the ? Really wanting to try this.

FWIW, BRS is my DIY adapted to chemicals they have available for sale.

yajur · Jun 21, 2016

Nanomania don't get confused check randy two part it very simpler and easy and it work perfectly. I don't know where you find this formula.

Greenstreet.1 · Jun 21, 2016

Randy Holmes-Farley said:
FWIW, BRS is my DIY adapted to chemicals they have available for sale.

Ok so I can use what's in the pic to make the new diy mix ? Just add the measurements given for each part to a gallon rodi water and I should be good ? I want to try and mix them when I get home.

Randy Holmes-Farley · Jun 21, 2016

Yes, those are the ingredients for a decent DIY two part, and I'd use the volume measurements they prescribe.

Greenstreet.1 · Jun 21, 2016

Randy Holmes-Farley said:
Yes, those are the ingredients for a decent DIY two part, and I'd use the volume measurements they prescribe.

That part I know [emoji23] was wondering if I can use it to make the new mix with the mag mixed in the two part.

Hope I'm not bothering you just don't want to get it wrong

JimWelsh · Jun 21, 2016

If you are referring to the recipe in the link I posted above, that recipe requires sodium sulfate, which BRS does not sell, AFAIK. I get sodium sulfate from here: http://www.dharmatrading.com/chemicals/glaubers-salt.html

If, on the other hand you are asking about the recipe in the original post, then I would refer you to the very first reply.

Greenstreet.1 · Jun 21, 2016

Thank you. That is what I'm talking about guess I have to order the sodium sulfate thank you for the link

Randy Holmes-Farley · Jun 22, 2016

Are you set now, or is there a question remaining?

Greenstreet.1 · Jun 22, 2016

Randy Holmes-Farley said:
Are you set now, or is there a question remaining?

Thank you I am good for now till I place my order I guess lol

Randy Holmes-Farley · Jun 22, 2016

OK, Happy Reefing.

Greenstreet.1 · Jun 26, 2016

@Randy Holmes-Farley I have some esv 2 part would like to know if it's stronger than brs reason for asking is I want to give it a try and if it is stronger how much less should I dose if I'm dosing 58ml of each with the brs how much would I dose with the esv to get the same goal