What brands to dose with

Trickdout69 · Jun 17, 2014

What do you guys use to dose with? I recently bought a 210g with a few corals nothing huge. The guy before me said he used oceans blend two part plus magnesium to dose. Is this a good one? I have all the tests and my ph and mag are low. Any info would be great

revhtree · Jun 17, 2014

I really like the Bulk Reef Supply products.

redfishbluefish · Jun 17, 2014

I use the stuff Randy suggests in his two part recipe.

ALK Arm and Hammer Baking Soda....baked at 300 degrees for an hour
CALC Prestone Driveway Heat
MAG Mag Flakes and Epsom Salt

MikeyB · Jun 17, 2014

I second brs products. Never had any problems with them. Good prices too

Daddio · Jun 17, 2014

I like the Red Sea foundations (individual, not the ABC+). I find it really easy to use and keep consistent. Seems a little more expensive though.

Trickdout69 · Jun 17, 2014

I was looking at the abc+. How does that work being all in one. Seems like u couldn't control them individuals

DSP · Jun 18, 2014

Bulk reef supply here as well.

Igarc009 · Jun 18, 2014

I was using the Red Sea products, honestly they are a waste a money. Just get b-ionic two part and be done with it. It's way cheaper and less complicated. With Red Sea your looking at reef foundation, then coral colors, then reef energy. With b-ionic it's just two bottles.

sawdonkey · Jun 18, 2014

Mrs wages pickling lime.

GeoHawk · Jun 18, 2014

Bulk Reef Supply as well

Pete polyp · Jun 18, 2014

I have used ocean blend for a year and a half now. I also use Mrs. Wage pickling lime for stability. I have good results with it

beaslbob · Jun 18, 2014

Diy two part stuff.

from grocery/drug stores:
baking soda for alk
epsom salts for mag (with mag chloride below).

from local redimix/concrete places:
calcium chloride

from local industrial chemical supplier:
magnesium chloride ($25 for 50 pound bag).
calcium chloride.

also from grocery store:
and a little mrs. wages pickling lime added to top off water.