the reason i ask is, the other day i added trace elements and i noticed great polyp extension with my corals even the ones that arent doing so well. for salt im using instant ocean the one with the orange lid, maybe i should look at getting better salt mix.

Which trace elements are you using?

I am currently only dosing Kalk, but I am starting to fall behind with both Calcium and Alk. I am contemplating either two-part or Balling. This thread is very helpful...

im using kent marine essential elements. i would like more info on the balling system, if any of you know of some easy helpful links??

Look through this Vendors posts in regards to balling:

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=91

For nearly 2 years I've been using Seachem - both Reef Builder and Advantage Calcium, and have been using Brightwell's Magnesion-P for a few months
These are great for small or low-demand tanks, but ...

My tank is demanding more, so I'm currently switching over to Randy's 2-part. I'm calculating a potential savings of $100/yr
I bought;
Epsom Salts and Baking Soda @ Walmart
Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate from Big Al's Online
Calcium Chloride @ Home Hardware

I'd run a Calcium Reactor, but for now it's not in the budget
Maybe next year :sad:

I dose kent marine 2 part nano every other day.ive tried b-ionic for a while but my tank inhabitants didn't responded poorly,so I reverted back to using kent.

Calcium Choride from Home Hardware?... Hmmm, might have to check that out.
Do you use Baking Soda as is, or do you bake it or something?

My road salt MgCl2 has been good, so don't need anymore of that. I manually dose it with my water change together with my Epsom Salts.

using and following from RHF DIY 2 part writeup. Ca and Alk once a hour with CP pump, Mg manually.