Calcium Hydroxide and Pickling lime. What does pickling lime do for the reef tank?
Pickling lime is food grade calcium hydroxide. What it does is elevate pH adds and maintains calcium. I cannot find Balls Pickle Lime After checking all the stores in my area… Super Kmart, Super S&S, Big Y, etc. I’ve have not been able to locate this lime. I called Altrista Corp. makers of Ball products and they were happy to send it to me. Costs 16oz $1.30 or a 12 pack. (master canner) for $14.20 + $6 for shipping.$20.28 for 12 lb. Their phone number is 1-800-240-3340. They are in Muncie Indiana (apparently the canning capital of the nation) Should I be concerned with any metal fittings in or near the tank. Yes, metal of any kind in saltwater is a definite no – no. I would recommend finding a large high quality plumbing supply store. Check the yellow pages and make a few calls. Basically, there are plastic fittings made for more applications than metal. You just have to find the rite local supplier. Once you find the rite store, you will be amazed at what is available. Cycling My am
