Making your own 2 part and Mg supplements

Samper · 09-07-2007, 02:35 PM

I was speaking with a chem professor here about the aquarium being built. We got to talking about supplements and what I dose in mine he now wants to try and make a Ca/Alk 2 part and some Mg. I'm not a chemist and have no clue how he would go about doing that but I'd like some background as to exactly what these are made of. If he can successfully make it and I can test it on a small nano or something it'd be nice to have around.

**Poseidon** · 09-07-2007, 03:44 PM

An Improved Do-it-Yourself Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com

This is was an easy one....

Samper · 09-07-2007, 07:16 PM

That's what I needed. Thanks Mike.

**Poseidon** · 09-07-2007, 07:45 PM

Your Welcome!

DonW · 09-07-2007, 07:53 PM

Just a word of caution. Most calcium chloride is made by Dow. Dow has decided they no long have the need for the bromide that is usually removed. They will now be leaving the bromide where they found it. This basicly means that the amout of bromide will be very very high by comparison to NSW. This change is from 150ppm to 8000ppm. What this will effect is still up in the air.

Don

Samper · 09-07-2007, 08:01 PM

I just figured with a chemical room the size of my condo he could come up with something.

**Poseidon** · 09-07-2007, 09:03 PM

I'm sure he can, and I'll bet it will be LAB GRADE, which SHOULDN'T have the bromide.

DonW · 09-07-2007, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poseidon

I'm sure he can, and I'll bet it will be LAB GRADE, which SHOULDN'T have the bromide.

And really expensive.

Don

**Poseidon** · 09-08-2007, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonW

And really expensive.

Don

Yup, that too! If it is for the school though, maybe they can make it an assignment for the chem students. That way Chuck can get the supplies, and the school can account for the usage in not only manufacturing it, but also using the process as an educational tool.

Heck, he may just end up with the best of the best for his supplements.

09-07-2007, 02:35 PM	#1
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,751	Making your own 2 part and Mg supplements I was speaking with a chem professor here about the aquarium being built. We got to talking about supplements and what I dose in mine he now wants to try and make a Ca/Alk 2 part and some Mg. I'm not a chemist and have no clue how he would go about doing that but I'd like some background as to exactly what these are made of. If he can successfully make it and I can test it on a small nano or something it'd be nice to have around. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

09-07-2007, 03:44 PM	#2
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,181	Re: Making your own 2 part and Mg supplements An Improved Do-it-Yourself Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com This is was an easy one.... __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

09-07-2007, 07:16 PM	#3
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,751	Re: Making your own 2 part and Mg supplements That's what I needed. Thanks Mike. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

09-07-2007, 07:45 PM	#4
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,181	Re: Making your own 2 part and Mg supplements Your Welcome! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

09-07-2007, 07:53 PM	#5
DonW Citizen Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 132	Re: Making your own 2 part and Mg supplements Just a word of caution. Most calcium chloride is made by Dow. Dow has decided they no long have the need for the bromide that is usually removed. They will now be leaving the bromide where they found it. This basicly means that the amout of bromide will be very very high by comparison to NSW. This change is from 150ppm to 8000ppm. What this will effect is still up in the air. Don

09-07-2007, 08:01 PM	#6
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,751	Re: Making your own 2 part and Mg supplements I just figured with a chemical room the size of my condo he could come up with something. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

09-07-2007, 09:03 PM	#7
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,181	Re: Making your own 2 part and Mg supplements I'm sure he can, and I'll bet it will be LAB GRADE, which SHOULDN'T have the bromide. __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

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