Best Product to Increase Calcium?

Discussion in 'Coral' started by Regf, Jan 22, 2011.

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  1. Regf

    Regf Coral Banded Shrimp

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    thanks! ill definitely check out the site!
     
    Regf, Jan 22, 2011
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  2. Regf

    Regf Coral Banded Shrimp

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    thanks! i just bought some of the reef complete just now actually, see hope it works!
     
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  3. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Might want to check your mag level also.If it is low you might have a hard time increasing and keeping calcium stable.
     
    doylef4i, Jan 22, 2011
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  4. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    This.

    Also, look at Brightwell's Kalk +2. It contains Magnesium to help keep parameters inline. I also like Brightwell's Calcion and Magnesion for raising Calc and Mag.
     
    rocketmandb, Jan 24, 2011
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  5. Regf

    Regf Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Is Reef Complete any good?
     
    Regf, Jan 27, 2011
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  6. fuzzyfish

    fuzzyfish Astrea Snail

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    what would happen if I dosed kalkwasser right after mixing it
     
    fuzzyfish, Jan 28, 2011
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  7. Jon Warner

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    Dosing a supersaturated solution of Calcium Hydroxide is not recommended because it may:

    1) Raise pH too fast.

    2) Particles can damage coral tissue.

    3) Impurities in Calcium Hydroxide may enter system as particles.

    Having said that... some advanced reefers DO dose a milky Kalkwasser solution but they are experienced enough to monitor and control the possible risks.
     
    Jon Warner, Jan 28, 2011
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