"Additives" - Recommendations please...

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by omard, Oct 15, 2003.

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  1. Scooterman

    Scooterman Plankton

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    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.
     
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  3. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    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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  4. Craig Manoukian

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    Everyone/thing looks happy/healthy, great job Scott!
     
  5. Craig Manoukian

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

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    [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]

    Make sure you let AquaCraft know about that experience at:

    605-595-3939 or
    605-637-0322
     
  7. Scooterman

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    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.
     
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  9. Craig Manoukian

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

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

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    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
     
  12. Land_Fish

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