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Old 06-08-2007, 01:06 PM   #16
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if CA reactors didn't cost a fortune I would probably use one but dosing 2 part is so easy and hardly costs anything, I can't really see switching from it.
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Old 06-08-2007, 01:11 PM   #17
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True, a CR does cost a lot up front but very little after that.
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Old 06-08-2007, 01:16 PM   #18
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DIY! Cheap and easy. If I had a larger tank, I would probably look into getting a reactor.
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Old 06-08-2007, 01:20 PM   #19
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qc... we tried and liked the Red Sea Pro, but didn't wanna pay $60+ for it locally. We bought the Reef Crystals thru a special online promo for like $30 and are using it in the 90 and prop tanks.

Both tanks maintain Ca = 420-450 and ALK = 10
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Old 06-08-2007, 03:29 PM   #20
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Cody, to each their own, but I know when we were using a courser media, i.e., A.R.M., we had things pretty well dialed in... like "set it and forget it" with maybe a weekly dose of Reef Buffer...

I think the Duud uses the same media (Rowa C+) and is getting excellent results.
Yep I use the same media and I have no problems with Calc.,Alk or PH but I guess I'm just Lucky, and Mike is right it takes a while to get them dialed in but when you do hit that sweet spot its all good. And my calc. runs 400-420, and my alk runs 10.4-10.6, PH never drops below 8.1 in the morning and runs 8.3-8.4 in the evening so I cant complain. And I also use one of the cheapest reactors there is an Octopus !
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Old 06-08-2007, 03:38 PM   #21
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Question for the people that use Oceans blend, why don't you use DIY 2 part instead?
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Old 06-08-2007, 03:52 PM   #22
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Also why don't you make your own? A 2 gallon set of Oceans blend cost $30+, when you could make 12 gallons for $39.99 http://www.twopartsolution.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=16
with this kit. This kit alos makes magnesium...
Thanks for the link to this. I was considering starting a two part just because I am loosing buffering capacity and my DkH has dropped a couple degrees due to taking the sand bet out. This mix yourself sounds like the ticket. Thanks Again.
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Old 06-08-2007, 04:40 PM   #23
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Do you dose manually are a dosing pump and if a pump what one? Thanks
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Old 06-10-2007, 08:21 PM   #25
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I dose manually right now but I would like to get a dosing pump soon.
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Iam currently doseing manually along with top of water. Although lately Iam finding that somedays I just look at the tank and cant seem to get up and dose.
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Either there is a lot of lazy people that don't want to mix a powder with water or there is a lot of people that money must not be an object.
The other option is they didn't know about it.
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Question for the people that use Oceans blend, why don't you use DIY 2 part instead?
I don't really consider myself lazy. I definitely don't consider myself rich. I have looked into various recipes. I bought the large 10 gallon Ocean's Blend set at Bio-Reef awhile back. I didn't get 12 gallons for $39.00, but they always treat me very well. I will look into different options when I've used what I have.
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I use oceans blend also and I dont have much money. I see now there is a cheaper way, so when I run out I might switch. I must say tho I do so many things myself that sometimes I just get tired of it and Iam will to pay a little more for something that is already done.
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well now you guys/girls know there is much cheaper solutions
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well now you guys/girls know there is much cheaper solutions


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