From my research, I understand that cobalt can be used on top of a nickel layer to improve durability of the nickel plating on a steel object. I am using a nickel anode and nickel acetate as electrolyte.
Would I be able to use a cobalt anode and cobalt acetate as electrolyte? If I buy $\ce{CoSO4 * 7H2O}$ but don't have a cobalt anode, can I use a stainless steel or titanium anode?