Dolomite Lime? - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T09:58:57Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/dolomite-lime?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A390912&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have been using small amoun…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-09-10:4778851:Comment:3909122012-09-10T13:13:40.280ZJonathan Kadish NYC AA Chairhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonathanKadish
<p>I have been using small amounts of epsom salt once in a while and thought that the sulfate might build up over time. Dolomite looks to be another solution. Thanks for the response Shaun</p>
<p>I have been using small amounts of epsom salt once in a while and thought that the sulfate might build up over time. Dolomite looks to be another solution. Thanks for the response Shaun</p> Hi Jonathan. I do use Dolomit…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-09-08:4778851:Comment:3902612012-09-08T00:21:45.413ZShaun Mavronicolashttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ShaunMav
<p>Hi Jonathan. I do use Dolomite lime in addition to another calcium buffer. You do not want to use Dolomite lime exclusively. The reason being that you will land up with a real imbalance in the system when it comes to magnesium - you have to monitor your magnesium levels in any regard. I use slated/hydrated lime as my main calcium buffer and potassium bicarbonate as another buffer when I need to add potassium to the system and alternate, never using them at the same time. I much prefer adding…</p>
<p>Hi Jonathan. I do use Dolomite lime in addition to another calcium buffer. You do not want to use Dolomite lime exclusively. The reason being that you will land up with a real imbalance in the system when it comes to magnesium - you have to monitor your magnesium levels in any regard. I use slated/hydrated lime as my main calcium buffer and potassium bicarbonate as another buffer when I need to add potassium to the system and alternate, never using them at the same time. I much prefer adding Dolomite lime vs Epson salts which I have heard can be used but I have never used myself.</p>