Damp Rid for Ca dosing?

[MIKE NY]

I've just read a thread on another site that this seems to be the new thing in Australia, They are using this product for dosing calcium in their reefs. Does anyone know if there been any testing on this product or know anyone who is using it. Also if it safe to use... is it cost effective over reef related cal products like turbo calcium etc...

 

[MIKE NY]

...trying to find out the list of ingridents and all I can find is that it contains calcium choride, but I don't know what else is in it. If this stuff is good it's well worth it as it sells for only around $10 for 4lbs...

 

[radiata]

Funny - last month my local Home Depot ran out of bags of ice melting salts and was selling Damp Rid as an alternative. Not too cost effective as a salt melt replacement, but certainly cheaper than pet store products. The stuff may be pure enough for using in a reef system, but I think a bulk amount like
http://www.tbaquatics.com/shop/6-lbs-smart-reeftm-calc-calcium-chloride-87.html
might be cheaper.

 

[JOHANNA]

I have been using bjs brand calcium chloride for my 2 part. I have never had any problems or unwanted growth. It come in a 5 gallon pail and is $20. I think it is identical to prestone driveway heat at 1/3 the price.

 

[Boomer]

Damp Rid

Not that greatest choice as the K+ is to high for me at 1- 5 %. That means 1 kg or 2.2 lbs will have 10,000 - 50,000 ppm. It also has allot of water @ 15 - 20 %.

Damp Rid
http://shop.wmbarr.com/store/images/document/FG01K DampRid Moisture.pdf