Anyone using SeaChem Products?

[Anonymous]

Recently I've been having trouble with my reef. Little coralline growth, much algae growth, etc. I was using the vinegar calcium solution to maintain Ca and alk levels and found that the Ca went off the scale and the alk almost disappeared, so I adjusted it and added more vinegar. That fixed that problem. But things didn't get noticeably better. I then tried REEF two part solution. That maintained levels, but again, no joy. From that I tried Kent's two part solution. Same thing.

I was looking in my toybox (tackle box I keep all my odds and ends in) and found a half used bottle of SeaChem Reef Builder. Figuring it couldn't hurt, I started using that instead. All of a sudden it's like night and day. I've got pink coralline all over the sides (I don't scrape the sides, but I think I might start) and even starting on the front where I use a magfloat every other day. All plastic items are invisible from coralline.

Is anyone else using this product and having similar results? Considering how much cheaper it is, I think I'm going to stick with it...

Just my $0.02,
djp

 

[flameangel1]

djp,
Many of us use Reef Builder, including myself.
One of only three additives I would ever use.

 

[Anonymous]

Oh. I never see anyone mention it. What are your other two?

Thanks,
djp

 

[flameangel1]

djp,
Reef Builder has been mentioned many times, but think you would have to do a search to find the posts.
I also use "Aragamight" powder and (rarely )Kent Turbo calcium.
Aragamight usually keeps the calcium up though.

 

[sfloridasalty]

djp,
Reef Builder has been mentioned many times, but think you would have to do a search to find the posts.
I also use "Aragamight" powder and (rarely )Kent Turbo calcium.
Aragamight usually keeps the calcium up though.

Judy,

Just out of newbie curiosity, why these three additives (and what else have you tried)? I've been trying to research the best regime to follow. Some advocate B-Ionic, some swear by kalkwasser and trace elements, etc. etc etc. I'm just wondering what your regime is and why?
Thanks!

 

[flameangel1]

sfloridasalty,,
I have been in this hobby for many years and have tried many ways of doing things.
I do not interfere with the consensus of this board as to how to run a tank.
I do use a simplified method that works very well for myself and my customers. If you wish to contact me directly, I can explain my methods.
Too long for here.