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Miriam,
Do you think you could post the link to the DIY 2 part you made? My friend is almost out and wants to start making his own. Thanks!!
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Here's an abbreviated version of the recipe I have. This is what I used. It's for tanks with pH on the lower end.:
Part 1: The Calcium Part
Dissolve 500 Gms (about 2 1/2 cups) calcium chloride dihydrate in enough water to make 1 gallon of total volume. This solution has about 37,000 ppm calcium. I used calcium from a pool supply, my source states "Dowflake 77-80%". It's used as a deicer which we don't have much problem with here in South Florida. I looked at the calcium % and what the other ingredients were to make my decision on what to buy.
Part 2: The Alkalinity Part
Spread baking soda (594 Gms (about 2 1/4 cups) on a baking tray and heat in an oven at 300 degrees f. for 1 hour to drive off water and carbon dioxide. Overheating is not a problem, either with higher temperatures or longer times. Dissolve the "baked" baking soda in enough water to make 1 gallon total volume. This may require a fair amount of mixing. Warming will speed the process. This solution will contain about 1,900 meq/L of alkalinity (5,300 dKH). Be sure to use food grade baking soda such as "Arm & Hammer".
Part 3: The Magnesium Part
Dissolve 8 cups of Epsom salts in enough water to make 1 gallon total volume. This solution is added much less frequently than the other 2 parts. each time you finish adding a gallon of both parts of parts 1 & 2, add 610 ml (2 1/2 cups) of this. It can be added all at once or over time as you choose, depending on your aquariums size and set up.
Additional points:
Add all of these solutions into a high flow area and watch your livestock closely for signs of stress. The water used to make the solutions need to be RO like you use to top off your tank.
Good Luck! I have the complete article if anyone has any questions that I didn't address. Also, if anyone has anything to add to this please feel free to do so.
Gma
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Does this work well for you?
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Remember the guy's house I took you to? He uses it. And Miriam can show you a monti cap that probably wouldn't fit in a 5 gal. bucket.
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We talked about it on Saturday, but what day is good for you GMA, Steve and Will so that we can get together and observe GMA whip some of this 2 part together? Also GMA can you PM me or post on how much you are going to charge us(myself and Steve) for a set? Thanks.
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I'm good tomorrow or friday after~1200. I'm planning on going to the Blues Birthday Bash this weekend. Monday morning would be okay. anytime tuesday or wednesday. As far as pricing . I'll have to see what it ends up costing me. I wouldn't think it would be more than $15-20 a 2 gallon set. Mariam 
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Sounds great! When do you want to go Erick?
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I'm good with Friday, but I am not sure Will is.
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Does Sunday work for you guys?
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Works for me.
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Today is good for me too. I was just hoping to see Will Yesterday before I left the meeting to see if it was good for him. Hope he replies sometime.
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Well today is gone... I'm available tuesday, wednesday or sometime next weekend.
Just give me a call and we can set it up.
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Will do. Today and Tuesday are really busy for me so maybe Wednesday.
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Looks like Will is no longer interested...... I can do Wednesday as well any time before 4:00pm.
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Wednesday it is! Just let me know what time is good for you guys. I can work around it with no problem. I live in Westlake Estates off 74th Ave west of the mall. Turn south on 74th from hwy 60. Go ~ 1/2 mile to 16th Manor. Turn west (right) to 7427 16th Manor. It's on the south side of the lake. My # is (772) 696-0848. Don't forget to bring some jugs.
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Steve, decide a time that is good for you and let us know, I am good with any time before 4:00pm.
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Sorry guys...but I won't be making any 2 part. I just got a calcium reactor 
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 Congratulations Will! Soon as I hit the lottery, I'll be getting one too. Meanwhile... Mariam
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Sorry I could not have done it today. I was stuck in a lab all day. Mariam can we do it this weekend maybe.
Thanks,
Steve
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Sure Steve. Just give me some notice so I can be home.
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