Red Sea Reef Foundation ABC+

FlyPenFly · Aug 9, 2020

Been using this stuff to raise readings on freshly mixed SW that are too low. I was wondering, is it possible to supersaturate RODI water and use this as part of dosing? Kind of like a kalk solution but with every element added.

If this is added into a kalk stirrer, how high of an alkalinity can I get this solution up to?

Reef Foundation C (Mg)

Red Sea Foundation C is a component of the Red Sea Reef Foundation program for healthy and vibrant corals. Red Sea Foundation C is a blend of magnesium salts in the proper ratio for seawater. Three Sizes Available 500mL 1000mL 5000mL Red Sea Reef Foundation is based from years of biological...

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Jonify · Aug 10, 2020

I don’t think so. Kalk is currently the best you can do.

Randy Holmes-Farley · Aug 10, 2020

I'm really confused.

What do you think is low in new salt water?

Most mixes do not have deficiencies.

I wouldn't mix any supplements into kalkwasser.

FlyPenFly · Aug 11, 2020

To be clear, alkalinity is low on fresh new sw For water changes so I use some of this stuff to raise all elements at once with a little scoop.

Randy Holmes-Farley · Aug 11, 2020

FlyPenFly said:
To be clear, alkalinity is low on fresh new sw For water changes so I use some of this stuff to raise all elements at once with a little scoop.

Which mix is low in alk?

FlyPenFly · Aug 12, 2020

HW Marin Reefer... great reviews but I’m very disappointed. Got a fresh one from BRS but a lot of residue left over and alk is around 7 at 1.026 and I run around 8-9. Going back to regular Instant Ocean.

Viking_Reefing · Aug 12, 2020

FlyPenFly said:
HW Marin Reefer... great reviews but I’m very disappointed. Got a fresh one from BRS but a lot of residue left over and alk is around 7 at 1.026 and I run around 8-9. Going back to regular Instant Ocean.

Sounds like you’ve got your fix right there, swap salts

That way you don’t have to mess around with raising levels etc.

Randy Holmes-Farley · Aug 12, 2020

FlyPenFly said:
HW Marin Reefer... great reviews but I’m very disappointed. Got a fresh one from BRS but a lot of residue left over and alk is around 7 at 1.026 and I run around 8-9. Going back to regular Instant Ocean.

Ok, fair enough. I don't like that mix for other reasons (added organic matter, for example).

Since there are salt mixes across the whole spectrum of alkalinity levels, if you want higher alkalinity for some reason, it certainly makes sense to use a different mix. As far as I can tell, it is more common to lower alk in commercial mixes than to want to raise it.