Kalk Dosing

[tommy818]

good article.interesting info.i been successful using the reactor plus its very simple to use.i just add 2 scoops of kalk and its basicly a hands free device.but thanks for the info and its fun matching wits with a knowledgeable reefkeeper.

 

[iconoclast]

haha... thanks tommy.
for me the deciding factor was money!
an aqualifter, a few buckets, kalk and some space was all that I needed to start dosing kalk. I guess ideally I'd go with a reactor but for now the bucket method is simple enough.

 

[AlexWasserman]

I have the precision-marine and it's really easy to setup and use, and can't cost that much in electricity. The circulation pump is on for 15 mins 4 times a day...

I use a AquaMedic doser (Niveaumat) which is a peristaltic pump. It's nice and slow, so no mishaps, although to be safe I also have another level control that it is plugged into, so I have double level checking. I've overflowed before, and don't want it happening again. I doubt that it uses much power either, as it isn't on that often.

I like as much automation as possible. Once setup I pour in some kalk powder about once a month and that is it.

The water feeds from a rubbermaid 30G? tub that has a float valve and is filled by my RO/DI.

 

[russianmd]

The Aquadose was a waste of money - gave it away already. For the past two months, have been using Geo Kalk reactor - could not be happier. pH is stable, all the SPS are growing like crazy.

Yeah, I just ordered Aquadose - was actually going to do something similar to the DIY, but using a 5G salt bucket. Then got lazy, then started another project (netting over the tank).

It just never ends with this hobby! :irked: