Raising Calcium in Salt Water

axe_man16 · #1 02-04-2013, 06:36 PM

I am looking for the cheapest way of raising my calcium levels of saltwater.

When using IO salt without adding anything my levels are 350. I would like to boost it up to 450. I also have to boost my Mag. I don't have a reliable ALK test kit (should get it this week) but the calcium is what I need to boost the most.

Aquattro · #2 02-04-2013, 06:43 PM

I use Seachem Calcium, cheap enough for a 50g drum of new water. Lasts me a while, and it's easy. They even have an online calculator to see how much you need.

axe_man16 · #3 02-04-2013, 06:46 PM

That is what I am using now. Maybe I will keep using it. I am just about done with this bottle so I thought I would post the question.

Thanks

Aquattro · #4 02-04-2013, 08:21 PM

I get mine at J&L, it's pretty cheap and lasts long enough that for the $18 or so, it's not a cost concern for the tank. I think it's also got Mg in it, so added bonus.

scubadawg · #5 02-04-2013, 09:16 PM

I just raised up my calcium yesterday, used Red Sea Reef Foundation "A"
Ca/Cr Supplement

e46er · #6 02-07-2013, 03:51 AM

I use dry bulk chemicals
I bake baking soda for alk
I get cal from Eli at caco3reef.com
I have mag. From a previous member who no longer sells product and will order from Eli again - very good to deal with quick shipping and good prices!

FragIt Dan · #7 02-07-2013, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I get mine at J&L, it's pretty cheap and lasts long enough that for the $18 or so, it's not a cost concern for the tank. I think it's also got Mg in it, so added bonus.

I think the Reef Ca is just Ca but the Reef Advantage Ca has the Mg and Strontium as well.

Dan

axe_man16 · #8 02-07-2013, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e46er

I use dry bulk chemicals
I bake baking soda for alk
I get cal from Eli at caco3reef.com
I have mag. From a previous member who no longer sells product and will order from Eli again - very good to deal with quick shipping and good prices!

I was told that if you bake baking soda it will affect PH alot more than if you do not. Any advantages to baking it rather than not?

Reef Pilot · #9 02-07-2013, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FragIt Dan

I think the Reef Ca is just Ca but the Reef Advantage Ca has the Mg and Strontium as well.

Dan

That's correct. I dose SeaChem Reef Advantage Calcium and have never had to add Mg.

Aquattro · #10 02-07-2013, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FragIt Dan

I think the Reef Ca is just Ca but the Reef Advantage Ca has the Mg and Strontium as well.

Dan

Yes, sorry, that's the product I use.