DIY KZ Coral Snow (with >97% purity)

[Mark Taber]

Just mixed mine and added 2ml to my 200 litre aquarium so it will be interesting to see how clear it becomes tomorrow. Did not seem to make the aquarium as cloudy as I remember Coral Snow used to. I mixed 2 table spoons to 100ml of RO water. How do people store theirs, in the fridge or just in your aquarium cupboard?

 

[Mark Taber]

So I can confirm, as the original poster of the thread states, this does work. My water is crystal clear although I still have a tiny bit of yellow which I think is the algae die off I am experiencing at the moment (please see my other thread). I will add some more mid week but I very pleased I came across this thread, it is going to save me a fortune, thank you [emoji3]

 

[Breadman03]

Just joining in

 

[Mark Taber]

Second dose since using this and my water is crystal clear. This definitely works so thanks to the original poster for this tip [emoji3]

 

[s2nhle]

Wow, great I am ordering it now.

 

[Pjones]

Great thread I am getting ready to upgrade my tank to a 280 Gallon and will be reusing most of the water from the 280 i will try this to clarify the water and remove particulates during the upgrade. there will be a storage time during cleaning and setup of the 280 so i have time to play with the water while storing the live rock

 

[Rython]

Thanks OP. Just saved me a ton of $$.

 

[RamsReef]

Thanks OP. Just saved me a ton of $$.

Op is real mvp.

 

[TNT32D]

This is great! Now all I need is the rest of the KZ stuff. Lol thx

 

[newbreefer316]

Mixing some up tomorrow to give it a try. When are you all dosing it?

 

[RamsReef]

Mixing some up tomorrow to give it a try. When are you all dosing it?

When not looking at the tank lol.

 

[CNDReef]

I tried this this weekend and was amazed how clear the water got. Even the little film that was on the surface disappeared. Thank you so much for sharing this with the rest of us ;Stig

 

[newbreefer316]

Anyone dosing it automatically?

 

[Davy Jones]

Is a skimmer required? I run filter floss and a sponge but no skimmer on my temporary setup. Fighting cyano, and had good luck with this in the past however had a skimmer on that system

 

[CNDReef]

I think filter floss or sponges will work effectively alone. I just wouldn't leave them in after it clears up

 

[Ridgeway]

Just ordered 1kg of Calcium Carbonate (97%) food grade so will start mixing very soon.

In honour of the OP I'm going to call it Jedi Coral Snow as it may have some Midi-chlorians in it

 

[rtparty]

Awesome to find another thread confirming this works! I've got my order into Amazon and hope to get it tomorrow.

@reeferfoxx

 

[Mattrg02]

Going to order some of this as well...Anyone using just a simple HOB filter? I have a mini AquaClear 20 that I use for running activated carbon. I can add some filter sponge...

BTW-Didn't appreciate seeing the OP given so much trouble over this. Just take the free handout and move along. Its not like hes trying to turn you on to his own product line....

 

[Dogtown]

Hello DIY'ers, I'm testing this for myself now. Total water volume is 135 gallons. I dosed 1/2 tablespoon into a cup of water, mixed up the slurry and poured it all into my sump at once.

For filtration I'm using a large skimmer and a set of seven 10 micron filter socks. It's been less than an hour and the cloudiness is subsiding quite a bit but its still too soon to tell. One thing I do notice is that the particles that were in the water column in the first place show signs of the calcium carbonate adhering to them. They are now all white looking and easier to see. Hoping for good results as others have reported and will my own report results tomorrow.

 

[rtparty]

I've done two doses so far but haven't been home with the lights on to see the water clarity. Work has gotten busy. Nothing bad has happened so far and my skimmer has pulled thicker gunk the last two days