Calcium increase

[trpigg]

I havent really reached this point yet considering i am still cycling but i just wanted to get an idea so i would not have to rebuy something later on. Doin my research should i say.

What is one of the best ways to increase calcium?

Thanks Ryan

[bertoni]

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/chem.htm

That article should help. For the short term, B-Ionic or another 2-part are a good way to get started, in my experience. They can be expensive long-term unless you're willing to mix up the DIY version.

[theatrus]

Two-part buffers are ideal for first raising Ca and Alk and then maintaining their balance. I use ESV B-Ionic for the re balancing should it happen. Two Little Fishies is another good product, so is the homemade Randy's Two Part (much cheaper, as long as you can find Dowflake or Peladow locally - hard to find in areas where it never snows).

Now I use Kalk + a calcium reactor (large initial investment, though so much less work to ... "use" :))

[mg426]

www.buckeyefieldsupply.com they have dowflake and Magflake.