ESV Bionic

[nakama]

ESV 2part calcium additive has a good reputation among the reef community. I've been reading various posts of reefers that use it have a chronic high ph problem. If used in equal parts per the directions using ro water for top offs~I'm curious does the original formula tend to cause this high ph on a frequent basis.
I welcome all thoughts and comments of course yours, Randy!!!
Thanx Nakama

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

The original B-ionic is formulated primarily from carbonate, and can have a pH raising effect. In some cases, that is very beneficial. In a few tanks, the pH may get too high (especially if aeration is less than adequate).

http://www.esvco.com/prod6.htm

There is also a bicarbonate version of B-ionic that does not raise pH, though it costs more:

http://www.esvco.com/prod14.htm

Here's an article on solving pH problems:

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/june2002/chem.htm

[zenya]

Randy,

Where can I look for the bicarbonate version?None of the online vendors seems to carry it.

TIA.

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

You can get it direct from ESV at the link above.

[zenya]

Thanks Randy,didn't know they sell retail:)

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

You're welcome!