Kalkwasser?

[jerl77]

ok the more i read the more i get lost
someone tell how to use this stuff
i am going to get a top off system so i add it to the ro water and bamm thats it do i need to keep the water moving in the holding tank?
i just dont get it i bet it so simple i just dont get it :banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:

 

[noodleman]

mix it with RO water, let it settle, and then only dose the clear top liquid portion(do not dose the residue)

 

[125reefer]

i use a 2 gallon container and add NO MORE then 2 teaspoons.i dont need a pump because i just shake the container every once in awhile.if you are using a big container i would put a small pump at the bottom because kalk settles to the bottom.1 teaspoon per gallon

 

[NYreefNoob]

jeremy shoot me ur number and ill go over how i have been doing it for years

 

[Mattl22]

Just got my ato set up it's working great I'm gonna start dosing a half a t spoon ok kalk per gal to see how it goes
Is this a good way to start

 

[Reefers Paradise]

when kalk is exsposed to oxygen it becomes less potent keep that in mind so i wouldnt mix to much up at once unless its a closed container and i would go atleast one teasp per gal but sure a half would be a good place to start remember kalk really wont raise your levels but will aid in keeping them where they need to be u still should be adding an a /b or some other buffer calcium supplement oh and dont forget mag brightwell kalk plus 2 is a good kalk check it out if u haveent already

 

[Mattl22]

Ok thanks mike if that works for u that's what I'll do! I have to order a ph probe for my new controller
Should I hold off on dosing until I get the ph controller set up so I can keep an eye on ph ?
I dosed 1 t spoon in my ato container I'm using a 1 gal iced t container at the moment

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[Mattl22]

I already purchased seecham brand gonna give it a whirl !
So I'm gonna use a 4 gal plastic can with a maxi Jett 900 used with my ato
How should I mix the kalk in ?
Also when it gets down to the last gal. Should I clean the bucket out and start again ????
Do I need a stand for the pump to keep it off the bottom ?
Does the container need a top ?


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[jerl77]

do you keep the kalk all mix up or let it settle

 

[Arati]

let it settle and dont suck off the bottom.

 

[MIKE NY]

Matt just fill the 4 gal container and add kalk and stir. I just use a stick..LOL works fine. Add kalk till the PH is around 11+ and let it settle before powering the pump. There should also be a top...mine isn't airtight and it's fine. Also you don't have to clean it that often because it settles anyway ..just don't let the pump suck in the residue on the bottom.....monitor your alk and PH in the tank when the ATO kicks on ...you don't want a big spike.

 

[jerl77]

can you still dose 2 part when using kalk?

 

[Mattl22]

Been dosing kalk through ato for 2 weeks everything looks great PE better then ever I'm still dosing 2 part to keep my levels up


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