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Old 10-24-2008, 01:22 AM
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What are you guys using for Calcium and DKH?

I'm using the two part B-IONIC.

I heard that they are one of the best but they are to expensive as well, so i want to change with the Down Flake and Baking soda anybody using those? If yes what are the good and bad about that?
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Old 10-24-2008, 09:36 AM
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i use baking soda for alk, but rely on water changes for the calcium, luckily im not using much so dont need to dose, its important to test regually if dosing i do, mag is important for stability as well, as for the baking soda i dont dose much very rarely only when needed which isnt every day thats for sure
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Old 10-24-2008, 11:42 AM
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Dont know how much you are using but you can also buy the 2 part in 5 gal buckets. Cuts the price in half if you are buying it a gal at a time.

I am currently using Brightwells Calcium P and their ALK supplement. I make my own 2 part mix from these and it is working really well. I am thinking this is running me 1/2 the cost of the ESV bionic in 5 gal buckets.

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Old 10-24-2008, 06:43 PM
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lol jim i was reading this and i was thinking in my head dosent jim have a reacotr lol
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Old 10-24-2008, 06:48 PM
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Old 10-24-2008, 08:44 PM
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Im using the Kent TechCB 2part, I buy the larger jugs (not the super big buckets, no hard corals) online, significanly cheaper than the lfs.
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