E.S.V. Calcium Hydroxide

[Global]

In accordance with Q21Q21's dry tek, I've been using Hoffman's hydrated lime for the past year or so with much success. Unfortunately I've run out and am having a very hard time finding more at any local retail locations. I was wondering if this product would be an appropriate substitute.

 

[deedle-doo]

Yes!

Reef-aquaria products are actually thought to be much more pure then 'food-safe' products.

this one is the best IMO, because Seachem has really excellent quality control and analyzes every batch.

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Heavy metal contamination etc. is really bad for reef aquaria because even if contaminants are present in very small quantities they will accumulate in the aquarium over time. The animals we keep are are also very sensitive.

You should be able to find these products at any good aquarium shop.

 

[wolvz]

yeah but you can get pickling lime for like 3 to 5 bucks a lb. Just look up MRS. Wages brand pickling lime.

 

[q21q21]

I've heard only good things about kalkwasser and pickling lime. Just be careful of garden lime, though that is all I use I've seen like 5-6 threads of people who's teks failed due to non-calcium-hyrdoxide "Garden lime"

I found this site (lime's in "cooking") for cheap lime but I haven't ordered from there, maybe look for some reviews but it's a good deal

Good luck

 

[Global]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I spent all yesterday and this morning looking for pickling lime and just couldn't find it. I ordered the ESV stuff and should be getting it monday/tuesday so I can finally resume extractions (just ran out :shock: )

 

[wolvz]

got mine from here. Its 100% calcium hydroxide.

 

[Global]

Thanks wolvz. I'm thinking I'll order from there next time.