BRS supplements

[rancoo]

There are all different kinds of supplements for calcium, magnesium, and alkalinity on the bulk reef supply website. Which ones do you all use?

[DarinSchmidt]

i use B-Ionic from Reef Systems, its not badly priced for the volume you buy and how long it lasts.

[lazylivin]

I use these from BRS.

Calcium
  - Calcium Chloride
Magnesium
  - Magnesium Chloride
  - Magnesium Sulfate
Alkalinity
  - Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash)

Phosphate Reducer
  - GFO Granular
Clear Water
  - Lignite Carbon

[rancoo]

awesome thank for the reply, I don't have any coral yet but would like to start getting some once my water is up to par for them. do you need both of the magnesium suppliments?

[lazylivin]

Consider purchasing their startup kit. It will give you everything you need including jugs, dispensers, measuring cups and all four chemicals.

[Reefpete]

Have you ever tried BRS's high capacity gfo lazy? Do you run one of their reactors?

[rancoo]

Ok great, thanks

[lazylivin]

Yes I use their reactors they are great. Haven't tried the high capacity gfo yet. Was considering trying this next. http://reefbuilders.com/2011/05/06/po4x4-phosphate-remover/

[Reefpete]

Unfortunately, I bought my nextreef mr-1 reactor before knowing much about brs or their great reactors. So I'm thinking (no really wanting to) I may just end up using it with some sort of pellet. You see I'm having trouble with the reactors sponges getting clogged  due to not running any type of mechanical filtration/having an all inclusive set up (temporarily) doesn't allow my detris to settle.