What Calcium additive to use?

R3 · 11-16-2005, 06:49 PM

I should be getting getting some corals this week is why im wondering about this. I dont have a Calcium reactor yet and am wondering what i should start using for corals. Is there a specific kind of calcium to use? Brand? Later Ryan

WavesSam · 11-16-2005, 07:04 PM

I would recommend dripping kalkwasser, or using a 2 part supplement like Kent CB A&B.

-Sam

Mr.Reef · 11-16-2005, 07:16 PM

Araga Milk works great for me. I mix it with my top off water, before pouring it in...
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Kevin1000 · 11-16-2005, 07:32 PM

If your just starting corals chances are your regular water changes should provide ample calcium.

Since your just starting I suggest your first purchase should be a good calcium and alkalinity test kit .. both Seachem and Salifert make good test kits. Heres a link that has a number of good articles concerning water chemistry ... suggest you read the articles concerning PH, calcium, and alkalinity ... once you understand that relationship reef water chemistry is pretty simple.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=102605