Best 2-part dosing additive of 2019 : Six categories. Six WINNERS!

Find your best calcium and alkalinity dosing additive with our help! Best in price. Best with trace elements. Best & easiest. Best for popularity. And MORE! Today we show you our favorite reef tank dosing supplement for calcium and alkalinity in 2019.
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Best of 2019 FULL playlist : brs.li/BRStv_BestOf_2019
Best of 2019 Featured Gear!
➡ BRS Soda Ash (Alkalinity) : brs.li/BRS_Pharma_SodaAsh
➡ BRS Calcium Chloride : brs.li/BRS_Pharma_CalciumChloride
➡ BRS Pharma Kalkwasser : brs.li/BRS_Pharma_Kalkwasser
➡ Brightwell Reef Code A&B : brs.li/BRS_Brightwell_ReefCodeAB
➡ ESV B-Ionic : brs.li/BRS_ESV_Bionic
➡ Triton Core7 : brs.li/BRS_Triton_Core7
➡ Tropic Marin All For Reef : brs.li/BRS_TropicMarin_All4Reef
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➡ R2R discussion for today's topic! : brs.li/R2R_Best2019_2Part
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➡ BRS R2R Sponsor Page : brs.li/BRS_R2R_Sponsor
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[@BRStv]

Are any of these Best of 2019 additives currently running on your tank??

[@80gl_3]

ESV!! it'd be BRS if we didn't have crazy shipping costs and a horrible exchange to Canada...

[@manuelescamilla7610]

All-for-reef

[@meerwasseranonymous7362]

yeah, the DSR Method !

[@battyjoe]

Triton....simply awesome

[@amoore311]

Trying out the CarboCalcium

[@goldslinger]

One of the BIG reasons I use ESV B ionic is that it is more concentrated than the BRS so I was using half of what I was with the BRS so isn’t really any more expensive to use. With My heavy bioload, if I had to continue with the BRS brand, I would have just gone to a calcium reactor. I also get NO precipitation with ESV. The ESV also adds magnesium so no need to dose that, just touch up once a month so there’s that savings. Then, yes, You have all the trace elements and I mean ALL. that is being dosed with it. I haven’t done a water change on my 56 mixed reef in over 5 Years, sent in My first ICP to Triton in April, and EVERYTHING (except the quick consumables taken up from macro algae like iodine, Iron, and Potassium, molybdenum) was spot on! Incredible!

[@fishbate2509]

Been reefing for over 20yrs an B-ionic has always been my go to .easy to dose an works great .

[@theholt2ic219]

I just switched from Seachem 2 part and now on BRS. I love the 2 part BRS! I also use it with Coral Colors because of the video you guys made about how much to dose coral colors while using BRS. I still use Seachem reef plus amino acids though seems to work fine so far.

[@warzoneearth1]

Love BRS you guys keep it real and keep it fun

[@Rambl3On]

I’ve got a 40 gal and just started all for reef. Excited to see how it goes!

[@I3IMBO13AGGINS]

I have the 10l All for Reef Kit (285 days dosing 35 ml/day in 1 80 mixed, costs $11.68/m to dose) and it is absolutely amazing, I have never had more stable water conditions and they earned my business for life.

[@_mal7887]

Been using BRS 2 part for years with great success! BRS for the win! 😄

[@9StickNate]

I was really considering the All For Reef. They sell it here in Germany for 89e for 5L and it is tempting. In regards to the BRS components. They are easy to use; especially, with correction doses using the BRS calculator.

[@Mindboggle100]

Ha ha, nice review & the only time I've seen Ryan look like he just wanted to laugh out loud so many times! No script this time guys? ;-)

[@muffemod]

ESV B-Ionic is a staple in the industry for years.

[@retroreefs7986]

Would be great to have brs carry more esv products!!! For example the TE and TEplus TE is the transition elements and the plus is adding a carbon source. Also esv has a great calcium nitrate product I’ve been using for dosing nitrates.

[@matthewteal2629]

who won the $1000 giveaway

[@erniewallace7687]

+1 on the Cheaper All-For-Reef. Dropped back to ESV due to cost.

[@galvestonflyfishing3987]

Crazy how many choices we have!

[@Paquidermo00]

I want a BRS proprietary "reduce water changes solution". A BRS method that includes trace elements with a water change every 2 or 3 months based on the experience you guys had with Triton. Not trying to eliminate WC completely, but reduce them drastically at BRS pricing. That's the dream.

[@jnava121]

Daniel García all for reef has trace elements and is single dose cal alk mag . I only change water every 3 months or so. Havent ICP tested in a year or so

[@neilgooders6758]

For 2020 I’d love to see BRS in Manchester England

[@lovermansmith9082]

Way to push the company's for better products ! I never rest on my laurels . Hope yous didn't get contaminated in Libertine california

[@stormtropper88]

You guys need a tropic marin all for reef version

[@bracka69]

How about Aquaforest Components 123? Also would love for you all to make it available to ship to a freight forwarding company in the US so i can use you products and supplies in the Tank here in the Cayman Islands.

[@Tuttiman12]

Will you guys be doing a video on All-for-reef (calcium formate) types of dosing?

[@BRStv]

We don't have a specific All-For-Reef video planned as of now, but we're happy to answer any questions you might have in the meantime!

[@vu337]

how much i dose for the tropic marlin c if i am using brs sodium bicarbonate and calcium choride?

[@manuelescamilla7610]

Hit the nail in the head with the all-for-reef being one of the best. Yet, not the most affordable.

[@bigbowlowrong4694]

If you have like a 10 or 20 gallon nano it’s a no-brainer. For larger tanks it would be a bit ridiculous though

[@ReeferGil]

I'd love to see the ingredients. Esv user here...

[@Mg2011el]

I like liquid .. less buildup in equipment . :)

[@meerwasseranonymous7362]

How could you miss the real best system?! The DSR Method!

[@simon8206]

What about Balling Light?

[@GuruNick]

Hi BRS, I have a question for you. I use the BRS Pharma pouches, but also use some Red Sea products. The RS coral colors for example has a dosage based on CA and Alk uptake. Do you have a formula/ratio, so I can determine how many mL of BRS 2-part would equal how many mL of RedSea 2-part?

[@BRStv]

Just go to the reefing calculator, select "trace elements" and "Trace Colors" under the product drop down :) www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-calculator/

[@RustyShacklefardd]

I'm super lazy so tropic marin is good for me

[@sashimiturtle]

Don't even carry ATI Essentials Pro... I get mine along with the ICP tests from Marine Depot.

[@zaidmalas]

After Triton began to be on off, I switched to ATI PRO and I can't be happier the tank is perfect I just added reef energy A and B and that's it , I wonder why there is bias

[@sashimiturtle]

@@zaidmalas How are you dosing the reef energy, by hand or do you have it on a pump?

[@lpsreefer2502]

Brs 2 part vs b ionic???

[@fernselvis]

Not much reviews on the brightwell code A & B. Can those to be used alone and no need of trace elements. Doesn’t clearly say any where about the trace elements or I need to used tropic Marin C along with brightwell. Thank you.

[@BRStv]

Reef Code A & B will contain some trace elements, but I would not rely on this as a complete source for trace elements in the water. It would be a good idea to replenish these with another additive, or through water changes. (:

[@fernselvis]

Bulk Reef Supply thank you. Can you suggest an additive. Just ordered Code A and B.

[@grobigraubart4047]

Dutch DSR System is the best 👍

[@zsxking]

I just want an inexpensive single dose for CA, alk, and Mg. Trace elements can be taken care of by WC. Carbo-calcium powder is getting close. Can they add magnesium in it as well?

[@BRStv]

Magnesium isn't included, but depending on your tank's demand, you may be able to replenish your magnesium with those water changes as well.

[@marcelrodriguez2067]

Meh i like as little water changes as possible so trace elements is a must in my dosing.

[@AuseyAudios]

Who won the give away

[@theaquariumproject]

I miss Seachem Fusion in this review

[@abhishekkumar-nd9ps]

What about quantum?

[@sheilamorrison1954]

Most sales-ey vid in a long time.

[@Fullion-CA]

Only problem with the BRS products is the cost to ship to northern Canada is the reason why I don't run them.

[@BRStv]

Thanks for the feedback. Shipping to Canada can get expensive once shipping and taxes are factored in.

[@bigbowlowrong4694]

Bulk Reef Supply I think you’ll find that us international customers are used to expensive shipping fees. We’ll happily eat the cost if it means we don’t have to deal with a packaging forwarding service (which just adds an extra layer of complication and another point of potential failure in the whole shipping process). If I could have my packages shipped directly from you I’d be using your services a lot more than I currently do.

[@saadf3407]

How many milliliters per (100 gallons) should you does the All-for-reef on a predominantly SPS tank?

[@9StickNate]

The directions state 5mL per 100L. So, 18.95mL as a starting dose. Then you add an additional 2.5mL per 100L (9.4 mL/100 gallons) each week until you get to your desired level. I may be incorrect.

[@BRStv]

Every tank will be a bit different, but for reference, we have a 60 gallon cube here at the office that I'd consider to be SPS dominant running the All For Reef. Zack is dosing about 50ml per day to that tank. Given that there is probably closer to 50 gallons of actual water volume once you take the rock displacement and sump volume into account, that's right around the max suggested dose of 25ml per 26 gallons. For a similarly stocked 100 gallon system, that would equate to roughly 100ml per day.

[@miguelwall2128]

So I'm using the BRS 2 part and just received my Tropic Mari balling part C. My calcium and alkaline demands are not the same, so short of being able to test for these trace elements how do I dose part C along with the BRS 2-part ?

[@BRStv]

Best practice would be to dose based on your alkalinity consumption. Mix 7.5 of the included scoops of Part C per 1 gallon of RODI water and dose 1:1 with alkalinity.

[@miguelwall2128]

@@BRStv ouch, so the Part C box says to use 4 scoops per U.S. Gallon. I've already mixed 4 scoops in a gallon of RODI and placed 1.5L into my SKIMZ dosing reservoir. Short of having to pump it out which will be a chore, how do I deal with this? Still dose 1:1 with alkalinity until I mix another batch, maybe increase dosage, or something else?

[@benibarra9733]

You add the balling component C to the Calcium Chloride? How much for 1 gallon?

[@BRStv]

Sorry if that didn't come across clearly in this one. It's actually mixed on its own and dosed in equal proportions to the Alk/Calcium. Just put it in a 1gal jug next to your other 2-parts and you're good to go! :)

[@benibarra9733]

@@BRStv Thanks, so I cant add it to my Calcium Chloride solution correct? Or my Soda Ash? Trying to figure out how to dose trace elements with out adding another doser.

[@billydanzz]

@@benibarra9733 No...you CANNOT add the Component C to anything else. As BRS stated, you mix it in it's own container and dose it from that container.

[@timfitzpatrick3724]

how does BRS Kalk compare to ESV or Two Little Fishies????

[@BRStv]

Check out this video. While we don't compare directly to ESV or TLF, it will tell you a lot about what is and isn't in BRS kalkwasser :) www.bulkreefsupply.com/video/view/comparing-different-kalkwasser-additives-with-certified-icp-ms-testing-brstv-investigates/

[@djknauss1]

can we just call soda ash Sodium carbonate? Also kalkwasser is just calcium hydroxide.

[@greennavy2006]

ATI essentials ?

[@BRStv]

We don't stock the ATI essentials at the moment. Overall, very similar to the Triton supplements.

[@hotdroper]

What we really need is tablet from 2 Part. Just take your existing 2-part and compress it into a pill. No measuring no mess just dump it into the sump and call it a day.

[@greennavy2006]

Sea-Lab #28

[@JT-xc3yf]

Do you ship internationally?

[@BRStv]

Currently we are able to ship to the United States and Canada :)

[@bigbowlowrong4694]

I’ve ordered from them and I live in Australia. Have to use a package forwarding service though:/

[@wolfmanjack3451]

No more powders.

[@billydanzz]

BRS...you guys are still putting out bad information regarding the use of the Tropic Marin Part C to dose trace elements. Lou from Tropic Marin has stated a distinction between "adding" versus "supplementing, which he stated that the Part C alone doesn't "supplement" the trace elements. Here's his explanation...which doesn't sound like you can use the Part C for the purpose described in your video... Lou - "This is a subject that causes lots of confusion. So it doesn't surprise me that this came up yet again...The True Balling Part C contains Mg and ALL trace elements found in natural sea water, about 70 of them. When you add the Part C, along with the Balling A and B, you are using it to ionically balance the sodium chloride (NaCl) that is the byproduct of the Parts A and B addition. So technically, you are "adding" Mg and trace elements to the system. However, ALL of the Part C that gets added in this way, ends up being diluted when the excess salinity, created by this NaCl and Part C addition, is brought back down with water changes and make up water. So "functionally" your addition of that Mg and trace elements does NOT make up for "consumed" Mg and trace elements. It is only used to ionically balance the NaCl into complete natural sea water components. So you are "adding" them, but not "supplementing" them. That is why you still will need to add supplementary Mg and traces, even when using the true Balling Method. Here is a link to a KZbin video we did to try to explain this in detail: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIvcaIWJbdB4l8k

[@greennavy2006]

Sea-Lab #28

[@lpsreefer2502]

Did i just hear brs 2 part will be discontinued in 2020???????🤯

[@BRStv]

We will still have 2 part available in 2020! (:

[@lpsreefer2502]

Thank you