Converting to ESV B Ionic 2-Part

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derek4real

I travel frequently, and I am wanting to convert to ESV B Ionic 2 part. Seeing how i travel, I am wanting to controller everything via AquaJr. (with Aquanotes, Serial port, etc) Mainly, I want to know what to watch for when i make the switch to ESV 2-Part. I am only in town Friday - Sunday. I feel that is not enough time to make the whole switch with limited time frame.

Here is how and what i am dosing currently.
Kent Superbuffer-dKH (amount 1 tablespoon added to ATO per 5gal jug)
Brightwell Aquatics Calcion ( 15ml on Tues & Thur)
Brightwell Aquatics Magnesion ( 30 ml on Wed, added later when in town if needed)

I would like either use pumps (aqualifter, peristaltic pump, etc) or a 24/7 RO-diluted drip system.

Eventually when money is there, would like to be applying the Balling Method.

Any input would be appreciated.
 
Depending on your usage... you can do it 3 days, but a week would be better for results unless you have someone who can test/adjust while you are out of town.

I would suggest you go with bulkreefsupply 2-part though as it is much cheaper than the B-Ionic and if you get into a situation were you are using a lot of it, the savings will add up rather fast.

For example...

I go through 2 gallons of alk every 2-3 weeks. The bucket of Soda ash cost me $75 plus shipping and I am about half way through it. I started the dosing about a year ago, give or take. Its 2 cups per gallon and you can figure out how many cups in a 5gallon bucket. The cost is well below $1 per gallon. Same with the Calcium product.

1 gallon of Tech M or Magnesium Supplement usually runs about 40-60 bucks depending on brand and sale etc. 1 gallon of 2-part cost about $5 bucks.

I wouldn't recommend anything other than a para pump, like the Liter Meter or Drews Pump etc. There are several to choose from, but all of them are anti-siphon. Stay away from the AquaMedic pumps as they have failed in the past and been left open. The cheaper pumps like the Drews pumps are time based, so you can dose them for seconds or minutes every so often during the day to keep your parms steady via your controller. The Litermeters are my choice because they pump out even doses 24/7 by themselves and have a good reliability record. They do cost though....but just setting the volume and letting the gadget handle the dosing is very nice. There are also rebranded or modified medical pumps out on the market as well that you can use.
 
This is great info I will be trying this out next time. Darn it I just ordered a gallon of two part this past week. :? I had read about this web site before but forgot about it.
 
@DaveJ wrote:
Depending on your usage... you can do it 3 days said:
I do have my girlfriend that hates test kits. I have figured out my routine dosing. But she is getting tired of doing it and being responsible for killing a couple of corals. I dread coming home to see which coral she killed this time.

I guess really I have my dKH under control, and could just use some form of dosing pump/drip system for CA and MG.

Do you think I should do a diluted solution of CA (and MG, each seperate) drip 24/7?
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@derek4real wrote:
I do have my girlfriend that hates test kits. I have figured out my routine dosing. But she is getting tired of doing it and being responsible for killing a couple of corals. I dread coming home to see which coral she killed this time. I guess really I have my dKH under control said:
I wouldn't for ca/mg. For one your evap rate will vary based on temp, humidity etc. That means your amount of ca or mg will vary too day to day. Though Mg isn't as easy to overdose like that since it takes so much to move the parm up, I still wouldn't put it in top off water that was being handled by an ATO. You want some control.
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