Dowflake

[MO~IDOL]

I'm finally running out Dowflake! for those who use this recipe which brand did you switch to? or is there any site still have them in stock pls lmk thanks in advance!

Happy Reefing!
Mo~~~~~

 

[smoq]

Tagging along, I'm looking for it too.

 

[Widdy]

Have you guys looked into Prestone Driveway Heat? http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php#16

or

http://www.buckeyefieldsupply.com/showproducts.asp?Category=239&Sub=124

 

[MO~IDOL]

Have you guys looked into Prestone Driveway Heat? http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php#16

or

http://www.buckeyefieldsupply.com/showproducts.asp?Category=239&Sub=124

yeah thx for the info tho! but nothing bits the 17bucks for 50lb.

 

[MO~IDOL]

http://www.idealtruevalue.com/servlet/the-79670/Detail
not sure this is the real deal or not but shipping cost more than double:banghead:

 

[Widdy]

Dowflake Xtra - use 6-10% less?

Dowflake - 77-80%
Dowflake Xtra - 83-87%

 

[MO~IDOL]

I need to do more research may have to consider other brand or method...

RC Member has mention
- since 2006 the level of bromide increased quite a bit and can be of concern when it accumulates, and
- that recently Dow sold its business and nobody knows what its newer formulation is.

I don't like the idea with the increase in bromide - I don't do enough water changes to prevent accumulation; I'm a bit concerned about the unknown formulation too, so I'd like to stay away from Dowflakes.

What about the other options listed in Randy's improved recipe article:
"Dow Mini-Pellets, Kent's Turbo Calcium, Prestone Driveway Heat or Peladow Calcium Chloride"
Are all from Dow (and hence increased bromide)?

here's the thread...http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1527547&highlight=dowflake

 

[Widdy]

Yes, I'm aware of the elevated bromide. Link above lists several alternatives. Tetra Flakes, perhaps?

 

[rkaragozler]

I have a brand new bag I can give you some if you are interested

 

[MO~IDOL]

Yes, I'm aware of the elevated bromide. Link above lists several alternatives. Tetra Flakes, perhaps?

will look into that thx Widdy!

I have a brand new bag I can give you some if you are interested

Thx for the offer Richie! I still have some left I'm looking for some long term alternative.

 

[rkaragozler]

when I was with XXXangeloXXX, they had a skid load at his local hardware store, reach out to him and ask him to take pics of the label for you, maybe we can arrange to pick up a couple of bags.

 

[Boomer]

Mo, since you saw our piece on RC I do not think there is any real issue. But as you will see it you want some non-bromide salt go with Tetra, a company I brought up in a older thread when all this started.

 

[MO~IDOL]

thx richie!
and thanks for the reply boomer!

 

[Boomer]

You bet MO. If you were using crap looks of the new DOW and ozone I might say stay away.