SodaLime

hawkinsrgk · Dec 15, 2016

Does anybody know where I can buy SodaLime locally?

The shipping costs are a lot higher than what I expected for a 5 gallon bucket. I have checked with AirGas on 3rd Ave N and they do not carry it.

Thanks
Randy

GaryO · Dec 15, 2016

Bulk Reef Supply 9 lbs $50 free 5-7 day shipping.

hawkinsrgk · Dec 15, 2016

GaryO said:
Bulk Reef Supply 9 lbs $50 free 5-7 day shipping.

I knew that BRS had it but that's way overpriced. It seems like Airgas has stopped carrying it

roberthu526 · Dec 15, 2016

I bought 36 pounds off of shopmedvet for about half of what BRS charges. Shipping is $5. The total is like $110 or so.

hawkinsrgk · Dec 15, 2016

roberthu526 said:
I bought 36 pounds off of shopmedvet for about half of what BRS charges. Shipping is $5. The total is like $110 or so.

Thanks for the tip. In order to get the $5 shipping I had to get two buckets. So I got 72 pounds for $179 with shipping

hawkinsrgk · Dec 19, 2016

The media came in today. In 2 hours the PH has gone from 7.82 to 7.89. Hopefully the media doesn't deplete too quickly.

Havasuviking · Dec 19, 2016

Is the 5 gallon bag equal to 36 lbs?

Havasuviking · Dec 19, 2016

Please let us know how long each application lasts. I have a 120 gal plus 30 gal sump.

hawkinsrgk · Dec 19, 2016

Havasuviking said:
Is the 5 gallon bag equal to 36 lbs?

It's 36 pounds, but it's in a 5 gallon jug. I can send a pic of it if you like

Velcro · Dec 19, 2016

I got some from the vet mesds site listed above but it seems to deplete much faster than the TLF version that I had before. Also, these are large pellets vs the small beads so surface area is much smaller.

hawkinsrgk · Dec 19, 2016

Havasuviking said:
Please let us know how long each application lasts. I have a 120 gal plus 30 gal sump.

Will do. My tank and sump both are in a basement. Also my skimmer is a Reef Octopus 6000 external that draws a lot of air. Guess I'm trying to say I'm probably close to worse case scenario

hawkinsrgk · Dec 19, 2016

Velcro said:
I got some from the vet mesds site listed above but it seems to deplete much faster than the TLF version that I had before. Also, these are large pellets vs the small beads so surface area is much smaller.

What is the TLF version? Also were there any skimmer performance issues with running the small beads? It makes since that the smaller size would last longer

Velcro · Dec 19, 2016

I did have to adjust the skimmer after switching. The TLF version has more air restriction.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/cdx-carbon-dioxide-adsorption-media-two-little-fishies.html

hawkinsrgk · Dec 19, 2016

Velcro said:
I did have to adjust the skimmer after switching. The TLF version has more air restriction.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/cdx-carbon-dioxide-adsorption-media-two-little-fishies.html

Thanks for the link. It's over twice as expensive. Would you say it lasts twice as long?

Velcro · Dec 19, 2016

Than the pet vet stuff? I'd say yes, the color change is at least twice as long. It looks like the BRS is the small sphere as well which is probably a cheaper option.

hawkinsrgk · Dec 19, 2016

Velcro said:
Than the pet vet stuff? I'd say yes, the color change is at least twice as long. It looks like the BRS is the small sphere as well which is probably a cheaper option.

I really appreciate the tips and will try what you suggested the next go around. If if lasts over twice as long then it would be a better value

hawkinsrgk · Dec 21, 2016

Well It looks my guess of being close to worse case scenario was correct. In a day and a half it went through two canisters. Was expecting it to last at least 4 days

Velcro · Dec 21, 2016

Yea, that's a LOT of co2 you're working with. Are you basing its age off ph drop or of color change? I see color change pretty quickly on the large pellets, like 2-3 days max, but it still seems to work for at least a week after.