It’s disgustingly easy. If you can use a measuring cup and pour water, you’re good to go.
I first started making Randy’s two part when I first entered the hobby. I ended up getting a good deal on two, five gallon buckets of B-Ionic, and switched to using that. I was keeping these two five gallon buckets in the basement, and refilling one gallon jugs when needed. When I went into the basement to do a refill, I found one of the buckets had failed (crack in the bottom), and dumped its contents on the floor.
I contacted B-Ionic with lot numbers and bucket information, thinking that maybe they would send me some small monetary coupon for my next purchase. NOTHING…..only asking for more info….but that was it. The bottom line was that these buckets were the lowest quality buckets you could find. That was the last straw that drove me back to making my own. So I now have a lifetime supply of calcium and magnesium….purchasing 40 pound bags of each (both are ice melt products). But even at that, the total costs were about half of what I paid for the two buckets of B-Ionic. I get the ALK part (Baking Soda) at Sam’s in 13.5 pound bags for less than seven bucks.
I originally would make a number of gallons of each, all at one time.
But every time someone stopped by and asked about Randy’s stuff, I’d give them a gallon of each. Well I’m now out of juice jugs, so now I’m back to making it a gallon at a time. But even at that, a gallon goes a long way…..especially MAG. I’m still on the first gallon I made years ago.
Hey kurtis. How are the chalices doing? No I have not added kalk to my top off yet. Have to go get some. Or pickling lime. Yeah never really paid much attention to parameters since the tank was looking great. Then I added some SPS. Boom. I guess I was walking the line on parameters until the sps went in.last few test have been showing good progress. Still looking for some caps but no hurry. I'll shoot u a text.
enjoy it man. when it decides where it likes it in your tank its gonna grow fast. ive had that piece at almost a hot pink and purple at higher light. I still have a few pieces of each i need to move running put of room.Thanks! Glad to see the piece is still local
Thanks! Glad to see the piece is still local
Thanks! Glad to see the piece is still local
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I got 2 more of each left. Shoot me a pm with cell so i can txt you some pics if you are interested
Home depot special lol. Was looking at the same one you are looking at but needed something quick since my previous light burnt out.
Not that I noticed.just started a few days ago at a rapid growth rate.
Switched back to my pvc home made return lines today and wallah. i have Tumbling again in my GFO reactor. I guess switching to the dual outlet lockline returns was just to open to keep manifold pressure up. i tried closing the return lines valves but it just did not seem to increase the tumbling. I currently run a Eheim 1262 return pump. Love the pump but apparently i need a bit more GPH to switch back to the lockline and keep a manifold for the reactors. Any suggestions on an internal pump that will do the job?
