2-part

[nikonosis]

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.

[MikeAtJax]

True, a CR does cost a lot up front but very little after that.

[Ikaria]

DIY! Cheap and easy. If I had a larger tank, I would probably look into getting a reactor.

[dacro]

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

[marineduud]

Originally Posted by dacro

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 !

[nikonosis]

Question for the people that use Oceans blend, why don't you use DIY 2 part instead?

[lemonheadmech]

Originally Posted by nikonosis

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.

[nikonosis]

your welcome.

[slant77]

Do you dose manually are a dosing pump and if a pump what one? Thanks

[nikonosis]

I dose manually right now but I would like to get a dosing pump soon.

[slant77]

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.

[teach]

Originally Posted by nikonosis

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.

Originally Posted by nikonosis

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.

[slant77]

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.

[nikonosis]

well now you guys/girls know there is much cheaper solutions

[marineduud]

Originally Posted by nikonosis

well now you guys/girls know there is much cheaper solutions

I"ll stick to my reactor!