TROPIC MARINE BALLING METHOD

[BOWHUNTER4250]

Randy ,
I wanted to know the difference between using Tropic Marine ABC balling method for Alk./ Calc. in comparison to using baking soda and Dow flake Calcium Chloride ? Both supplemented by Kalkwasser

Thanks

 

[Hans-Werner]

Tropic Marin Original Balling Part B is a mix of baking soda and soda ash for better solubility. Part C is sodium chloride free sea salt to balance the addition of chloride and sodium with Parts A and B to form complete Pro-Reef salt with all minor and trace elements.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Randy ,
I wanted to know the difference between using Tropic Marine ABC balling method for Alk./ Calc. in comparison to using baking soda and Dow flake Calcium Chloride ? Both supplemented by Kalkwasser

Thanks

Expanding on Hans-Werners comments, the A and B parts of the Balling Method are similar to the baking soda and Dowflake. Part C of Balling can be used with both methods equally well, and I recommend doing so.

Here's a copy and paste from a thread yesterday:

You SHOULD use Balling Part C with any simple combination of sodium bicarbonate/carbonate/hydroxide and calcium chloride. The Part C keeps the added sodium and chloride (and the subsequent need to reduce salinity over time) from altering the concentrations of those other elements (magnesium, sulfate, potassium, bromide, etc.).

What is does not do, and is the wrong composition for, is offset any consumption of things like iron, manganese, etc. Those are what you need a trace element supplement such as A and K for.

 

[BOWHUNTER4250]

Expanding on Hans-Werners comments, the A and B parts of the Balling Method are similar to the baking soda and Dowflake. Part C of Balling can be used with both methods equally well, and I recommend doing so.

Here's a copy and paste from a thread yesterday:

You SHOULD use Balling Part C with any simple combination of sodium bicarbonate/carbonate/hydroxide and calcium chloride. The Part C keeps the added sodium and chloride (and the subsequent need to reduce salinity over time) from altering the concentrations of those other elements (magnesium, sulfate, potassium, bromide, etc.).

What is does not do, and is the wrong composition for, is offset any consumption of things like iron, manganese, etc. Those are what you need a trace element supplement such as A and K for.

Thank you i appreciate it greatly

 

[BOWHUNTER4250]

Tropic Marin Original Balling Part B is a mix of baking soda and soda ash for better solubility. Part C is sodium chloride free sea salt to balance the addition of chloride and sodium with Parts A and B to form complete Pro-Reef salt with all minor and trace elements.

Thank you sir ! much appreciated

 

[LilElroyJetson]

Expanding on Hans-Werners comments, the A and B parts of the Balling Method are similar to the baking soda and Dowflake. Part C of Balling can be used with both methods equally well, and I recommend doing so.

Here's a copy and paste from a thread yesterday:

You SHOULD use Balling Part C with any simple combination of sodium bicarbonate/carbonate/hydroxide and calcium chloride. The Part C keeps the added sodium and chloride (and the subsequent need to reduce salinity over time) from altering the concentrations of those other elements (magnesium, sulfate, potassium, bromide, etc.).

What is does not do, and is the wrong composition for, is offset any consumption of things like iron, manganese, etc. Those are what you need a trace element supplement such as A and K for.

Reading up on the Balling method in order to implement it in my new build and having trouble finding a clear answer to whether A & K should be dosed separately or if they can/should be added to one of Part A/B/C and dosed together?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Reading up on the Balling method in order to implement it in my new build and having trouble finding a clear answer to whether A & K should be dosed separately or if they can/should be added to one of Part A/B/C and dosed together?

The "should" be combined part is a no. The "can you" question is different, and the K+ part can be added to the calcium part and the A- part can likely be be added to the alk part. Watch for a solid precipitate when combinding them and if you detect any, don't do it.

 

[LilElroyJetson]

The "should" be combined part is a no. The "can you" question is different, and the K+ part can be added to the calcium part and the A- part can likely be be added to the alk part. Watch for a solid precipitate when combinding them and if you detect any, don't do it.

Thanks for the reply! It sounds like the best solution then is to just put A and K on their own pumps as well. Is that right?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Thanks for the reply! It sounds like the best solution then is to just put A and K on their own pumps as well. Is that right?

I don't know if it is better but it isn't worse.

 

[LilElroyJetson]

I don't know if it is better but it isn't worse.

Lol sounds good. Thanks!