3 part evolution

[zygote2k]

When I first joined WAMAS, I was using Purple Up and Kalkwasser to maintain my cal and alk. After talking to a few members, I made the switch to B-Ionic 2 part, then to Brightwells 2 part. I thought those of you that were dosing the actual chemicals ( mag flake, epsom, soda, cal ) were crazy when you could get what you needed in a nice convenient bottle. Boy- was I wrong. I now find myself using those 4 chemicals and buying them in the bulk quantities to save tons of money. Each 50# bag fits in a 5 gallon bucket ( who doesn't have a few extra lying around? ) and is very simple to mix.

Thanks for all the good advice.

[OUsnakebyte]

Could you make it uber-convenient for everyone and post your 5-gallon bucket mixture recipe for us to view...

 

Cheers

Mike

[ctenophore]

Which reminds me, are you bringing my bag of magflake back at the meeting?

[zygote2k]

Could you make it uber-convenient for everyone and post your 5-gallon bucket mixture recipe for us to view...

 

Cheers

Mike

open bag, pour in bucket.

I was only stating that storage solutions for 50# bags can be handled by 5 gal. buckets.

Edited December 11, 2009 by zygote2k

[zygote2k]

Which reminds me, are you bringing my bag of magflake back at the meeting?

 

I used about half- would you like a reimbursement? do you have any extra full bags?

[OUsnakebyte]

open bag, pour in bucket.

I was only stating that storage solutions for 50# bags can be handled by 5 gal. buckets.

 

Ahhh... check. Yup, I do that as well - very convenient. Although, I find kalkwasser more difficult that open and pour - at least without being covered in the stuff...

 

Cheers

Mike

[scott711]

has anyone seen the mag flake locally?

[Jan]

Try these places. I've wanted to make my own mix but i've been too unsure of myself. I even have everything to make the mix, thanks to JM.

 

Improved do it yourself 2 part recipes

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php

 

Home made 2 part

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/april2004/chem.htm

 

http://reef.diesyst.com/chemcalc/chemcalc.html

 

http://reef.diesyst.com/flashcalc/flashcalc.html

 

 

 

The use of kalkwasser

 

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_6/vol.../kalkwasser.htm

 

 

 

Could you make it uber-convenient for everyone and post your 5-gallon bucket mixture recipe for us to view...

 

Cheers

Mike

[Origami]

has anyone seen the mag flake locally?

 

The closest I've seen it regularly stocked is Harvey Salt Company in northeast Baltimore.

 

Harvey Salt Company - Product 1

[ctenophore]

I used about half- would you like a reimbursement? do you have any extra full bags?

No and no. If you happen across a bag eventually, just save me some

[basser9]

Bowen's farm supply in Annapolis MD usually has mag flake this time of year.....

at 2550 Riva rd .....annapolis MD

[iceman]

Frederick Brick in Frederick, MD has magflake. They also have the DowFlake, but you have to ask for it as they usually store it offsite.