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does anyone use C-Balance by two little fishes?
- Thread starter Lynn
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Dragonfish.....Do you mean the unused solutions precipitate or the calcium/alk will precipitate in the tank if the tank water goes below 78.
I have never heard this and why are the "ions" used in this product any different from say B-Ionic or turbo calcium?
This is a good product but rather expensive. In a tank over 100 gals IMO it is cost-prohibative-for me anyway- unless the calcium/alk demand is low.
[ April 22, 2002: Message edited by: Bodine ]</p>
I have never heard this and why are the "ions" used in this product any different from say B-Ionic or turbo calcium?
This is a good product but rather expensive. In a tank over 100 gals IMO it is cost-prohibative-for me anyway- unless the calcium/alk demand is low.
[ April 22, 2002: Message edited by: Bodine ]</p>
Actually, I'm not entirely positive what is precipitating but I'd wager that it is calcium. I do not believe that it is any different than b-ionic or other similar products. Lynn, what he means is that for my tank (29 gallon) i use two teaspoons a day. For a 100 I imagine he would go through a bottle every two weeks, so that would make Kalk a lot more cost effective. For what it's worth I have noticed better coraline growth since I started using it.
randy holmes-farley
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Because of the limited solubility of carbonate and bicarboante salts, some of the two part additives precipitate solids in the bottle when it gets too cold. This does not happen in the tank at any temperature.
Two part additives are about the most expensive way to supplement calcium and alkalinity, but are certainly fine products.
Two part additives are about the most expensive way to supplement calcium and alkalinity, but are certainly fine products.
Lynn
What size tank do you have and whats in it.
I have a 180 and would go thru a bottle of C-Blance real fast when I used it. I now have a calcium reactor.
If $ is not a concern by all means use it....its real easy. However I found the recommended dosage didnt work in my tank. Lots of fast going SPS.
Look into Seachem`s Reef Advantage and Reef Builder. Both are dry and about the same thing as C-Balance and much more affordable.
What size tank do you have and whats in it.
I have a 180 and would go thru a bottle of C-Blance real fast when I used it. I now have a calcium reactor.
If $ is not a concern by all means use it....its real easy. However I found the recommended dosage didnt work in my tank. Lots of fast going SPS.
Look into Seachem`s Reef Advantage and Reef Builder. Both are dry and about the same thing as C-Balance and much more affordable.
<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Bodine:
<strong>Look into Seachem`s Reef Advantage and Reef Builder. Both are dry and about the same thing as C-Balance and much more affordable.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Seachem Reef Advantage is Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, and Strontium Chloride.
Seachem Reef Builder doesn't have published ingredients, but based on the appearance, instructions and brief testing it appears to be Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda).
While less expensive, it is certainly not as complete a supplement as any of the two-part additives. For comparison, the two parts of ESV B-Ionic include ions of: Carbonate, Sodium, Bicarbonate, Sulfate, Borate, Fluoride, Iodide, Molybdate, Vanadate, Selenate, Chloride, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Bromide, Strontium, Lithium, Barium, Rubidium, Iron, Zinc, Nickel, Copper, Manganese, Cobalt, and Chromium.
Kent Tech CB and TLF C-Balance are virtually identical to this.
However, my main complaint about the SeaChem products is that they are not packaged or labelled for the aquarist to easily dose the right amounts to maintain ionic balance. With the two part supplements as long as you dose equal amounts you know that your Chloride to Sodium ratio is correct.
For ease of use, the two-part supplements are it. If cost is the main concern and it's a relatively small tank then kalkwasser is by far the cheapest. And for a larger tank, a calcium reactor, like Bodine suggests, will quickly pay for itself.
[ April 22, 2002: Message edited by: MattM ]</p>
<strong>Look into Seachem`s Reef Advantage and Reef Builder. Both are dry and about the same thing as C-Balance and much more affordable.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Seachem Reef Advantage is Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, and Strontium Chloride.
Seachem Reef Builder doesn't have published ingredients, but based on the appearance, instructions and brief testing it appears to be Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda).
While less expensive, it is certainly not as complete a supplement as any of the two-part additives. For comparison, the two parts of ESV B-Ionic include ions of: Carbonate, Sodium, Bicarbonate, Sulfate, Borate, Fluoride, Iodide, Molybdate, Vanadate, Selenate, Chloride, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Bromide, Strontium, Lithium, Barium, Rubidium, Iron, Zinc, Nickel, Copper, Manganese, Cobalt, and Chromium.
Kent Tech CB and TLF C-Balance are virtually identical to this.
However, my main complaint about the SeaChem products is that they are not packaged or labelled for the aquarist to easily dose the right amounts to maintain ionic balance. With the two part supplements as long as you dose equal amounts you know that your Chloride to Sodium ratio is correct.
For ease of use, the two-part supplements are it. If cost is the main concern and it's a relatively small tank then kalkwasser is by far the cheapest. And for a larger tank, a calcium reactor, like Bodine suggests, will quickly pay for itself.
[ April 22, 2002: Message edited by: MattM ]</p>
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