"Balling Method" for supplementing - Page 6

Dentoid · 02-27-2008, 09:23 PM

Doni, let me know if/when you decide to do this and I will do it too. We can have two independent studies going on at the same time and post our experiences and results. We can share in the fun and learning!

Woodstock · 02-27-2008, 09:35 PM

Thanks Heinz. Email sent.

Woodstock · 02-27-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dentoid

Doni, let me know if/when you decide to do this and I will do it too. We can have two independent studies going on at the same time and post our experiences and results. We can share in the fun and learning!

Okay

Really, the only thing new for me is the addition of a doser, NaCl-free salt, and mineral/vit addition. I am already adding calcium, magnesium and sodium carbonate manually (Randy's Two Part). I bet you are too

Dentoid · 02-27-2008, 09:54 PM

You are right there. I think what I like about this method is the automation which I'm sure has its own set of problems, but I'm willing to accept that.

Anselth · 02-27-2008, 10:00 PM

Alright, you folks have to stop this. Every time I think I have all the equipment I need, you all have to go and come up with some other great new thing that's going to make my reef better. I'm not falling for it this time!

So where do I get one of these dosers?

Dentoid · 02-27-2008, 10:03 PM

Stay tuned to this thread.

Woodstock · 02-27-2008, 10:03 PM

Haha~

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Anselth · 02-27-2008, 10:10 PM

Of course they are. But the automation will be well worth it. This will wait til I'm in a permanent location though...Just going to follow along.

prow · 02-27-2008, 11:03 PM

Craig Manoukian · 02-28-2008, 12:34 AM

Fabulous discovery process here. Special thanks to our German brethren for teaching us the Force and leading us from the dark side!

hma · 02-28-2008, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig Manoukian

Fabulous discovery process here. Special thanks to our German brethren for teaching us the Force and leading us from the dark side!

No fear, we are with You LoL

RalfP · 02-28-2008, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by hma

Hello Doni Marie,

ask Tropic Marine USA where you can buy - Tropic Marine Pro Special Mineral - in the USA. They should be able to tell you a Shop. Or Marine Depot, they sell quite various TM products.

BTW .... here is a link in UK : TMC: Aquarium Products - Tropic Marin Aquarium Additives

Hi,
unfortunately TM states on their site, that it's not available in the U.S.
Tropic Marin
Ralf

edit: gnaa, framesets... Tropic Marin Pro-Special Mineral is the frame with the statement.

prow · 02-28-2008, 08:25 PM

well, just check my email and seachem replied to my email, here it is below. looks like no go. i think the guy has seen the balling method but sounds like he has no idea on how it works. anyway here was there reply

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Hello,We do not have a salt that is not predominately NaCl. The content of natural sea water is sodium and chloride, both respectively are third and fourth in the most abundant elements in sea water. I have seen a few tanks set up for the balling method and it looks great, but unfortunately we do not have a salt to recreate the marine environment without NaCl. This is the ppm of sodium and chloride of the Reef Salt: Chloride 19336Sodium 10752 It is made that way to fully replicate natural sea water.

Thank you,Seachem

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Craig Manoukian · 02-28-2008, 09:45 PM

So are we sunk here in the USA?

prow · 02-28-2008, 09:51 PM

its not looking so good. doni maybe posting a bunch of "anyone using the balling metod in the USA" thread could help. come to think of it i dont anyone in here that uses this method.

02-27-2008, 09:23 PM	#76 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,587 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "Balling Method" for supplementing Doni, let me know if/when you decide to do this and I will do it too. We can have two independent studies going on at the same time and post our experiences and results. We can share in the fun and learning! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

02-27-2008, 09:35 PM	#77 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,670 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Balling Method" for supplementing Thanks Heinz. Email sent. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

02-27-2008, 09:54 PM	#79 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,587 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "Balling Method" for supplementing You are right there. I think what I like about this method is the automation which I'm sure has its own set of problems, but I'm willing to accept that. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

02-27-2008, 10:00 PM	#80 (permalink)
Anselth Plate Coral Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 759 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Balling Method" for supplementing Alright, you folks have to stop this. Every time I think I have all the equipment I need, you all have to go and come up with some other great new thing that's going to make my reef better. I'm not falling for it this time! So where do I get one of these dosers? __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

02-27-2008, 10:03 PM	#81 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,587 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "Balling Method" for supplementing Stay tuned to this thread. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

02-27-2008, 10:03 PM	#82 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,670 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Balling Method" for supplementing Haha~ WARNING: They are not inexpensive! Aquarium & Pond products from SeaMe.com - For hobbyist & professional - Only the best is good enough __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

02-27-2008, 10:10 PM	#83 (permalink)
Anselth Plate Coral Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 759 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Balling Method" for supplementing Of course they are. But the automation will be well worth it. This will wait til I'm in a permanent location though...Just going to follow along. __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

02-27-2008, 11:03 PM	#84 (permalink)
prow Manta Ray Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 3,771 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Balling Method" for supplementing lol __________________ "He who sees things grow from their beginnings shall have the finest view of them" ........Aristotle........ "A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." ........Lao Tzu........ my chronicle........ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...al-system.html

02-28-2008, 12:34 AM	#85 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,732 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Balling Method" for supplementing Fabulous discovery process here. Special thanks to our German brethren for teaching us the Force and leading us from the dark side! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

02-28-2008, 09:45 PM	#89 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,732 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Balling Method" for supplementing So are we sunk here in the USA? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

02-28-2008, 09:51 PM	#90 (permalink)
prow Manta Ray Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 3,771 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Balling Method" for supplementing its not looking so good. doni maybe posting a bunch of "anyone using the balling metod in the USA" thread could help. come to think of it i dont anyone in here that uses this method. __________________ "He who sees things grow from their beginnings shall have the finest view of them" ........Aristotle........ "A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." ........Lao Tzu........ my chronicle........ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...al-system.html

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