Powdered lime

[N.Sreefer]

Would powdered lime work as a cal and mag additive? The lime I would be using is Nova Scotia lime 50% aragonite and 50% magnesium carbonate.

 

[SPR1968]

I can’t answer the specific question, but I can bump the thread to see if we can get you some help

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Would powdered lime work as a cal and mag additive? The lime I would be using is Nova Scotia lime 50% aragonite and 50% magnesium carbonate.

Nope. It cannot dissolve in normal pH seawater.

 

[N.Sreefer]

Nope. It cannot dissolve in normal pH seawater.

Darn, thank you for your response!

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Darn, thank you for your response!

You're welcome.

I discuss such attempts here:

Chemistry And The Aquarium: Calcium Carbonate As A Supplement

Randy discusses the importance of calcium supplementation using a variety of techniques .

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