Let us know how it works out! :nerd:
-Robert @ MD
Sure Robert @ MD,
Since you didn't have Element 1 in stock, I just ordered a new set of 3 elements to just use the element 1 and bake it and replace the previous one which I already mixed with RO/DI.
Until I get this shipment, I am going to use my previous ALK part of my 2 parts.
This is what Dr.Funk from ATI suggested:
"you can bake Essentials 1 to get rid of the CO2.
Keep an eye on KH and Calcium. If there is an uneven demand switch to alternative dosage (see User manual)."
"Essentials 1 consists of various carbonate source. The sodium content is adjusted to keep sodium and chloride in natural balance. If you use another carbonate source like NaHCO3 only, this balance will be lost by time and have to be corrected from time to time via water changes. If you only use the alternative source until Essentials 1 is available again, Essentials will auto correct the balance slowly."
I guess it's better than having PH to drop to 7.6 over night.
Hope this helps other reefers trying this method.
Omid