Kalk Mix

[jjboods]

After some searching, it seems that Kent, ESV, and Mrs. Wages are very close in price when considering shipping charges. I plan on dripping, not pumping. Kent is maybe $2 per pound more expensive. Price being almost equal, what would most people recommend?

 

[jeremygreen]

Considering that Mrs. Wages is only 3.85 a pound, it seems like $2 a pound is significant.
I've been using Mrs. Wages for a long time (two cases worth) and it has worked fine.

-Jeremy

 

[Moe_K]

I'd go with the cheapest.

 

[jjboods]

Oops! I misread the site I was on. I thought is was $3.85 for a half pound. Decision made. Thanks.

 

[jjboods]

Okay...new info.
The Mrs. Wages is $24.95 for 4lbs delivered.
I found a 4lb of ESV for $25.03 delivered.

$.02 per pound more expensive for the ESV.

Any opinions based on this new info? I am leaning towards the ESV.

 

[jeremygreen]

I really think they are all the exact same chemical. You can also go with the Mrs. Wages case of 12 for 3.75 a lb (if you want 12 pounds of the stuff laying around).

I wouldn't really worry about whether or not it is made for a reef. I would just go by price (or if you are planning on ordering other drygoods from the place that has the ESV and you want to save on shipping).

 

[jjboods]

I actually was planning to order some fish food.

 

[Moe_K]

You can often find Mrs Wages in a market where they sell canning supplies (sometimes Walmart, sometimes Star Markets). That'd likely be cheaper.

 

[jjboods]

Haven't been able to find it. I was just reading some articles. If I am dosing a 2 part system, do I even need Kalk? Should I wait until the 2 part runs out and switch to kalk?

 

[Moe_K]

Kalk can help elevate pH for you (if you need pH elevation). Drip it at night when the pH normally drops.
Kalkwasser will also help control phosphates.
It's a nice balanced calcium carbonate supplement.
It can be used to compliment your 2-part regimen.

 

[jjboods]

Thanks.

 

[SteveDola]

i like to have the 2 part around just in case my levels start to drop off which i find the case with my calcium every 5-6 weeks.

 

[jjboods]

Steve, you think I should use the kalk and add the 2 part when and if calcium levels drop?