Reef Discussion

[Franklin Dattein]

What: Coral Snow equivalent DIY recipe http://www.korallen-zucht.de/en/Salt-Water-Aquarium-Care/Elements/Coral-Snow.html

Recipe:
Mix 115g of CaCO3 powder with 230mL of RO/DI water.
Dose 1mL of the solution per 100L volume, whenever you feel like.

Where to buy:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Calcium-...hash=item19fa0bf66b:m:mYYqqhohH1rXeQEK23ecumw

Pros: Pristine water clarity.
Cons: Anemones and some fish might fell irritated.


This is a summary of this long thread with links to CaCO3 seller in AU:
http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/364821-diy-kz-coral-snow-with-97-purity/

 

[Savage Henry]

And at a significantly reduced price:cool:


http://www.korallen-zucht.de/en/Salt-Water-Aquarium-Care/Elements/Coral-Snow.html (I was going to add the icon that appears to show the smiling face mixing up the solution and dispersing it, but I'm not that game)

 

[corals]

Thanks franklin. I use coral snow so I'm going to give it a try

 

[Aspidites]

Do we think it will have the same affect on slime algae and cyano?

 

[Franklin Dattein]

Do we think it will have the same affect on slime algae and cyano?

I can't see why not. However, I never tested it with cyano or slime algae in the tank.

 

[Buddy]

Does the original coral snow irritate fish and anemones?

 

[Franklin Dattein]

I never used the original, but I am pretty sure I read reports of it irritating fish and nems in the zeo forums.
Provided it is also Calcium Carbonate, the results and side effects should be the same.

By the way, my BTA and fish don't care about the snow cloud.