bridgey_c
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Are the shrimp specific general hardness increasers just expensive versions of normal GH+ salts? Or do they contain anything else apart from magnesium and calcium salts in a specific ratio? (google doesn't tell me much)
I am basically thinking of using calcium sulphate and magnesium sulphate along with a bit of EI dosing to keep the plants happy and provide a small level of potassium.
In james planted tank DIY page, http://www.theplantedtank.co.uk/RO.htm he uses calcium chloride too, why chloride? I want to keep KH at 0 so I wouldnt use any carbonates.
I know the shrimp specific ones arent that expensive but £10 for 90grams is about 5 times more expensive than buying the individual salts and I hate the idea I am being sold this 'shrimp' illusion.
I guess this is one for Darrell.
I am basically thinking of using calcium sulphate and magnesium sulphate along with a bit of EI dosing to keep the plants happy and provide a small level of potassium.
In james planted tank DIY page, http://www.theplantedtank.co.uk/RO.htm he uses calcium chloride too, why chloride? I want to keep KH at 0 so I wouldnt use any carbonates.
I know the shrimp specific ones arent that expensive but £10 for 90grams is about 5 times more expensive than buying the individual salts and I hate the idea I am being sold this 'shrimp' illusion.
I guess this is one for Darrell.