C-Balance 2 part recommended dosage

Mavjoy · 12-03-2008, 02:02 AM

Hi guys, I have this additive just in case my calcium starts getting depleted and last time I check my CA was 400. I used my 2 part and added 1 ml for each part for the 1st time today. How much do you guys put daily or even weekly? I do bi-weekly WC with NSW.

Reefmack · 12-03-2008, 03:24 PM

Before I switched to a bulk supply A&B I was using Kent Tech CB, probably similar to C-Balance, and was daily adding about 10 ml of the A (Ca) and 4-4.5 ml of B (Alk). Now I'm trying out the Red Sea Calc powder - only 1 thing to add. It's almost impossible to recommend a dose to you as it all depends on the number & type of corals you have in the tank. Starting out low is a good idea, but I'd guess you'll end up at more than 1 ml/day. Just keep tracking your Ca, Alk and pH every day or two till you can narrow in on what you need to add of each, and then check it at least weekly after that to be sure you don't need to adjust.

Woodstock · 12-03-2008, 03:27 PM

First test the calcium and alkalinity (should also keep an eye on magnesium).

Then...

See this site to know exactly how much to use:
Reef Chemistry Calculator

HTH~

Reefmack · 12-03-2008, 03:38 PM

Thanks Woodstock - I forgot all about that caculator. I've used it in the past. Still best to test since using both parts always in equal amounts doesn't always work. My alkalinity at one time was getting too high doing that, so I ended up using more A than B.

Mavjoy · 12-03-2008, 07:36 PM

Thanks guys. I will keep an eye on the CA and ALK before I increase the dosage and if I really need it in the 1st place. My MG is pretty up there(1500). I tested ALK and it was around 7-8. Thanks for the suggestions.

redseareef · 12-05-2008, 11:20 AM

Hey Mav,
Keep us posted on how you like the C-Balance. I am useing Reef Complete and baking soda right now.
Very BORING with Reef Complete, They need to update their bottle,lol! I used it for years, and now am going back to it!

Mavjoy · 12-05-2008, 11:52 AM

redseareef- Sure, I'm still trying to get the correct dosage to keep my CA above 400. I'm dosing it every other day of 1ml of each additive(A and B). My CA is at 420 right now.

Woodstock · 12-05-2008, 02:11 PM

A calcium level as low as 380 ppm is acceptible. See this link: Reef Aquarium Water Parameters by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com

redseareef · 12-05-2008, 06:13 PM

Mav,
I keep my calcium at 420-450. This way, you have a buffer zone so to speak if you miss a day or two. With Acropora, you miss a few days and it drops down too low............. kiss your corals goodbye.
Too low of a calcium level has a negative effect on all corals. Very much so on the more delicate species.
By the way, I keep my KH at 9.5 with excellent results. Again, this gives me a buffer zone in case I miss a day!

Reefmack · 12-05-2008, 06:27 PM

Same here - I try for 420-450 Ca, and an Alk of about 10.

mzreenie · 12-05-2008, 08:43 PM

As a new RSM owner, I can see that I will never, ever be able to take another vacation. What do you folks do if you have to be away for a few days or longer?

Reefmack · 12-05-2008, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mzreenie

As a new RSM owner, I can see that I will never, ever be able to take another vacation. What do you folks do if you have to be away for a few days or longer?

It's a problem I haven't had to deal with yet. I guess with the auto top off and my son nearby it'll be in his hands.

redseareef · 12-05-2008, 09:06 PM

mzreenie,
You automate it! Water top off and dosing as well! HAve a family member come and check on it for you. School them the basics first. Then, say a prayer!!!!!

Mavjoy · 12-05-2008, 09:33 PM

I'm planning to go out of state for a 3-4 days vacation early next year and it's going to be a problem. Auto top off is one key but there are soo many other things to worry about. I have to teach someone to do it before I take off...and say a lot of prayers...hehe...I just added a monti frag today and I might have to bump the dosage to 2 ml each. Thanks for all the input guys.

mzreenie · 12-06-2008, 08:23 PM

I better start teaching my neighbors - they owe us plenty for all the times we watch their dog and cat.

12-03-2008, 02:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mavjoy Achilles Tang Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: san jose ca. Posts: 809 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	C-Balance 2 part recommended dosage Hi guys, I have this additive just in case my calcium starts getting depleted and last time I check my CA was 400. I used my 2 part and added 1 ml for each part for the 1st time today. How much do you guys put daily or even weekly? I do bi-weekly WC with NSW. __________________ My RSM Tank..Oh Yeah! Tunze Nano skimmer, Outer Orbit 250hqi with 2x24 Ati Blue+ and 2x24 KZ Fiji Purple, Auto Top Off unit, Vortech MP40W, RKL Controller, 2X Drew's Dosing Pump http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...up-my-rsm.html What We Must Do Is Encourage A Sea Change In Attitude, One That Acknowledges We Are A Part Of The Living World, Not Apart From It......Dr. Sylvia Earle

12-03-2008, 03:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 6,162 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: C-Balance 2 part recommended dosage Before I switched to a bulk supply A&B I was using Kent Tech CB, probably similar to C-Balance, and was daily adding about 10 ml of the A (Ca) and 4-4.5 ml of B (Alk). Now I'm trying out the Red Sea Calc powder - only 1 thing to add. It's almost impossible to recommend a dose to you as it all depends on the number & type of corals you have in the tank. Starting out low is a good idea, but I'd guess you'll end up at more than 1 ml/day. Just keep tracking your Ca, Alk and pH every day or two till you can narrow in on what you need to add of each, and then check it at least weekly after that to be sure you don't need to adjust. __________________ aka Terry Excellence in reefkeeping is achieved by mastering the fundamentals, and learning from mistakes. No such thing as an evil crab. Only humans have the ability to be evil. "If you don't like what your fellow forum neighbors are doing, then don't pay so much attention to them" 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: Current USA Outer Orbit Pro - 150W HQI, 2 x 24W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI, 2 x 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescent by UVL, Vortech MP20, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, Euro-Reef custom sump skimmer, Simplicity media reactor, Tunze Osmolator ATO, ReefKeeper Lite L3 controller Reefmack's RSM 130 and...Red Sea Max Owners Club and My JBJ 6G in this thread[/color][/i]

12-03-2008, 03:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: C-Balance 2 part recommended dosage First test the calcium and alkalinity (should also keep an eye on magnesium). Then... See this site to know exactly how much to use: Reef Chemistry Calculator HTH~ __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

12-03-2008, 03:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 6,162 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: C-Balance 2 part recommended dosage Thanks Woodstock - I forgot all about that caculator. I've used it in the past. Still best to test since using both parts always in equal amounts doesn't always work. My alkalinity at one time was getting too high doing that, so I ended up using more A than B. __________________ aka Terry Excellence in reefkeeping is achieved by mastering the fundamentals, and learning from mistakes. No such thing as an evil crab. Only humans have the ability to be evil. "If you don't like what your fellow forum neighbors are doing, then don't pay so much attention to them" 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: Current USA Outer Orbit Pro - 150W HQI, 2 x 24W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI, 2 x 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescent by UVL, Vortech MP20, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, Euro-Reef custom sump skimmer, Simplicity media reactor, Tunze Osmolator ATO, ReefKeeper Lite L3 controller Reefmack's RSM 130 and...Red Sea Max Owners Club and My JBJ 6G in this thread[/color][/i]

12-03-2008, 07:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mavjoy Achilles Tang Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: san jose ca. Posts: 809 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: C-Balance 2 part recommended dosage Thanks guys. I will keep an eye on the CA and ALK before I increase the dosage and if I really need it in the 1st place. My MG is pretty up there(1500). I tested ALK and it was around 7-8. Thanks for the suggestions. __________________ My RSM Tank..Oh Yeah! Tunze Nano skimmer, Outer Orbit 250hqi with 2x24 Ati Blue+ and 2x24 KZ Fiji Purple, Auto Top Off unit, Vortech MP40W, RKL Controller, 2X Drew's Dosing Pump http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...up-my-rsm.html What We Must Do Is Encourage A Sea Change In Attitude, One That Acknowledges We Are A Part Of The Living World, Not Apart From It......Dr. Sylvia Earle

12-05-2008, 11:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
redseareef RS Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: L.A. California Posts: 1,368 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: C-Balance 2 part recommended dosage Hey Mav, Keep us posted on how you like the C-Balance. I am useing Reef Complete and baking soda right now. Very BORING with Reef Complete, They need to update their bottle,lol! I used it for years, and now am going back to it! __________________ I DELIGHT IN WEAKNESS, IN INSULTS, IN HARDSHIPS, IN PERSECUTIONS, IN DIFFICULTIES. FOR WHEN I AM WEAK, THEN I AM STRONG 2Corinthians 12:10 So, God created great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters abounded, according to their kind.......... Genesis 1:21 Why would God put a forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden? Why would God allow Satan to tempt Eve? Wouldn't it have been better had God not placed this tree there and there where no opportunity for temptation? But how would God know you truly loved him unless you had a choice? How would God know you truly wanted to obey him unless you had a choice?

12-05-2008, 11:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mavjoy Achilles Tang Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: san jose ca. Posts: 809 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: C-Balance 2 part recommended dosage redseareef- Sure, I'm still trying to get the correct dosage to keep my CA above 400. I'm dosing it every other day of 1ml of each additive(A and B). My CA is at 420 right now. __________________ My RSM Tank..Oh Yeah! Tunze Nano skimmer, Outer Orbit 250hqi with 2x24 Ati Blue+ and 2x24 KZ Fiji Purple, Auto Top Off unit, Vortech MP40W, RKL Controller, 2X Drew's Dosing Pump http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...up-my-rsm.html What We Must Do Is Encourage A Sea Change In Attitude, One That Acknowledges We Are A Part Of The Living World, Not Apart From It......Dr. Sylvia Earle

12-05-2008, 02:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: C-Balance 2 part recommended dosage A calcium level as low as 380 ppm is acceptible. See this link: Reef Aquarium Water Parameters by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

12-05-2008, 06:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
redseareef RS Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: L.A. California Posts: 1,368 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: C-Balance 2 part recommended dosage Mav, I keep my calcium at 420-450. This way, you have a buffer zone so to speak if you miss a day or two. With Acropora, you miss a few days and it drops down too low............. kiss your corals goodbye. Too low of a calcium level has a negative effect on all corals. Very much so on the more delicate species. By the way, I keep my KH at 9.5 with excellent results. Again, this gives me a buffer zone in case I miss a day! __________________ I DELIGHT IN WEAKNESS, IN INSULTS, IN HARDSHIPS, IN PERSECUTIONS, IN DIFFICULTIES. FOR WHEN I AM WEAK, THEN I AM STRONG 2Corinthians 12:10 So, God created great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters abounded, according to their kind.......... Genesis 1:21 Why would God put a forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden? Why would God allow Satan to tempt Eve? Wouldn't it have been better had God not placed this tree there and there where no opportunity for temptation? But how would God know you truly loved him unless you had a choice? How would God know you truly wanted to obey him unless you had a choice?

12-05-2008, 06:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 6,162 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: C-Balance 2 part recommended dosage Same here - I try for 420-450 Ca, and an Alk of about 10. __________________ aka Terry Excellence in reefkeeping is achieved by mastering the fundamentals, and learning from mistakes. No such thing as an evil crab. Only humans have the ability to be evil. "If you don't like what your fellow forum neighbors are doing, then don't pay so much attention to them" 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: Current USA Outer Orbit Pro - 150W HQI, 2 x 24W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI, 2 x 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescent by UVL, Vortech MP20, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, Euro-Reef custom sump skimmer, Simplicity media reactor, Tunze Osmolator ATO, ReefKeeper Lite L3 controller Reefmack's RSM 130 and...Red Sea Max Owners Club and My JBJ 6G in this thread[/color][/i]

12-05-2008, 08:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
mzreenie Cabbage Leather Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 356 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: C-Balance 2 part recommended dosage As a new RSM owner, I can see that I will never, ever be able to take another vacation. What do you folks do if you have to be away for a few days or longer?

12-05-2008, 09:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
redseareef RS Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: L.A. California Posts: 1,368 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: C-Balance 2 part recommended dosage mzreenie, You automate it! Water top off and dosing as well! HAve a family member come and check on it for you. School them the basics first. Then, say a prayer!!!!! __________________ I DELIGHT IN WEAKNESS, IN INSULTS, IN HARDSHIPS, IN PERSECUTIONS, IN DIFFICULTIES. FOR WHEN I AM WEAK, THEN I AM STRONG 2Corinthians 12:10 So, God created great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters abounded, according to their kind.......... Genesis 1:21 Why would God put a forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden? Why would God allow Satan to tempt Eve? Wouldn't it have been better had God not placed this tree there and there where no opportunity for temptation? But how would God know you truly loved him unless you had a choice? How would God know you truly wanted to obey him unless you had a choice?

12-05-2008, 09:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mavjoy Achilles Tang Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: san jose ca. Posts: 809 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: C-Balance 2 part recommended dosage I'm planning to go out of state for a 3-4 days vacation early next year and it's going to be a problem. Auto top off is one key but there are soo many other things to worry about. I have to teach someone to do it before I take off...and say a lot of prayers...hehe...I just added a monti frag today and I might have to bump the dosage to 2 ml each. Thanks for all the input guys. __________________ My RSM Tank..Oh Yeah! Tunze Nano skimmer, Outer Orbit 250hqi with 2x24 Ati Blue+ and 2x24 KZ Fiji Purple, Auto Top Off unit, Vortech MP40W, RKL Controller, 2X Drew's Dosing Pump http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...up-my-rsm.html What We Must Do Is Encourage A Sea Change In Attitude, One That Acknowledges We Are A Part Of The Living World, Not Apart From It......Dr. Sylvia Earle

12-06-2008, 08:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
mzreenie Cabbage Leather Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 356 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: C-Balance 2 part recommended dosage I better start teaching my neighbors - they owe us plenty for all the times we watch their dog and cat.

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