"Additives" - Recommendations please... - Page 3

Scooterman · 11-17-2003, 03:20 AM

Since using MarineMix, I'm on my third batch. The first batch seemed to go ok. I testes with Saliflert kits, SG .025, Temp. 78, CA 350ppm, MG 1050, PH 8.3
It was about the same on the last batch, since using this mix I have noticed Xenia dieing off, I can't prove it to be the salt mix though, so next batch I'll go back to IO. The Second batch clouded up on my bad, I used a cleaned Rubbermaid Container, rinsed with RO/DI, which filters are new. The Mix stayed clouded for over three days, so I dumped it, I didn't want that in my tank.Everything else seems to be ok. If things perk up on the next two water changes, I'll re-try the last two 25g mixes to see if anything else happens.

omard · 11-17-2003, 07:33 AM

Just to report -

Am basically sticking to the recommended "Garf" system reported in above posts...

But am only adding Ca additives based on needs shown by testing as recommended by Craig...

I think the "55 gal" additive amounts they recommend are for a tank much more "developed" then mine...

Rgds,

OmarD

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Craig Manoukian · 11-17-2003, 07:50 AM

Everyone/thing looks happy/healthy, great job Scott!

Craig Manoukian · 11-17-2003, 07:55 AM

Oh, that's Scott Omard not Scott Scooterman. I'm so confused!

Craig Manoukian · 11-17-2003, 08:53 AM

[quote author=Scooterman link=board=General;num=1066230710;start=15#20 date=11/17/03 at 05:20:31]Since using MarineMix, I'm on *my third batch. The first batch seemed to go ok. I testes with Saliflert kits, SG .025, Temp. 78, CA 350ppm, MG 1050, PH 8.3
It was about the same on the last batch, since using this mix I have noticed Xenia dieing off, I can't prove it to be the salt mix though, so next batch I'll go back to IO. The Second batch clouded up on my bad, I used a cleaned Rubbermaid Container, rinsed with RO/DI, which filters are new. The Mix stayed clouded for over three days, so I dumped it, I didn't want that in my tank.Everything else seems to be ok. If things perk up on the next two water changes, I'll re-try the last two 25g mixes to see if anything else happens. [/quote]

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Scooterman · 11-17-2003, 09:41 AM

I did, I was in steady e-mail contact until I mentioned that to him, he told me to continue using it to get a good test.

Craig Manoukian · 11-17-2003, 10:02 AM

Cool, thanks Scooterman and do keep us posted. I know MDP will be out of the country for awhile later this month, November.

karlas · 11-20-2003, 04:27 AM

ive never seen the calxmax in my area id like to find more out about it

11-20-2003, 01:29 PM

A two part balanced ion supplement for maintaining calcium and alkalinity. CalxMax will not disrupt ionic balance and will replenish salts lost due to protein skimming. Parts A & B are sold as one unit and equal amounts are used in conjunction with each other. 64 oz.

For web site info click link below

http://www.warnermarine.com/calxmax.htm

11-20-2003, 01:31 PM

I buy mine frome DR. Foster and Smith online because it is half the price compared to my LFS.

Click here to go to Dr. Foster and Smith web page for Calxmax