WMAS Discussion Forum : DIY ionically balanced additives http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:14:10 +0000 Tue, 07 Mar 2006 12:53:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10886 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[DIY ionically balanced additives : I can&#039;t access RC from work...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10886&PID=101277&title=diy-ionically-balanced-additives#101277 Author: jfinch
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Posted: March 07 2006 at 12:53pm

I can't access RC from work so I can't comment on the referenced thread, but Randy has written a couple articles on a DIY balanced additive.  The first article used only Dowflake, baking soda and epsom salt.  This is an ok additive but it's still not really balanced ionically (if that matters?).  The second article he wrote added MgCl2 to the mix and this makes the additive much better and balances the major ions to seawater ratios.  I'd suggest the second method over the first.]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2006 12:53:16 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10886&PID=101277&title=diy-ionically-balanced-additives#101277 <![CDATA[DIY ionically balanced additives : Here is a thread from RC and Dr....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10886&PID=101265&title=diy-ionically-balanced-additives#101265 Author: rstruhs
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Posted: March 07 2006 at 11:53am

Here is a thread from RC and Dr. Randy Holmes-Farley.  DIY ionically balanced Calcium, Alkalinity, and Magnesium additives.

Hopefully our own Jon Finch will comment!

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&thre adid=769440&highlight=epsom+salt

 

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