I have recently switched from using BRS' 2-part additives to Tropic Marin's "All-for-Reef". I'm using a Trident to control the dosing amount based on my alkalinity target. It's only been a few days so I don't yet have any observations to offer.
I switched because I was attracted to the idea of having to dose only a single component that would both keep alkalinity and calcium "balanced" and include trace elements.
Looking ahead, however, I'm trying to figure out what to do IF I find that I'm unable to hold both calcium and alkalinity at target levels with the Trident only adjusting the dose based on the latter.
Here's what I found on Tropic Marin's website:
Note that Tropic Marin's recommendation are to use their original "Balling components" to adjust whichever component isn't meeting target.
My question is simple - is there anything "special" about the original Balling components that would make me want to use them instead of the generic BRS additives (pharmaceutical grade Soda Ash or Calcium Chloride)?
I have a ton of the BRS additives left over and would rather finish them off first.
Am I over-thinking this?
Would love to hear thoughts from @Lou Ekus
I switched because I was attracted to the idea of having to dose only a single component that would both keep alkalinity and calcium "balanced" and include trace elements.
Looking ahead, however, I'm trying to figure out what to do IF I find that I'm unable to hold both calcium and alkalinity at target levels with the Trident only adjusting the dose based on the latter.
Here's what I found on Tropic Marin's website:
Note that Tropic Marin's recommendation are to use their original "Balling components" to adjust whichever component isn't meeting target.
My question is simple - is there anything "special" about the original Balling components that would make me want to use them instead of the generic BRS additives (pharmaceutical grade Soda Ash or Calcium Chloride)?
I have a ton of the BRS additives left over and would rather finish them off first.
Am I over-thinking this?
Would love to hear thoughts from @Lou Ekus