Kalk

[ZigZagZombie]

Dripping Kalk for the first time. I have a 70gal. and it evaporates about 1gal a day. I would like to use kalk for that. Would that be good to drip?? Any advise would be appreciated....

 

[wasabi]

i mix mine for several hours with a powerhead,let it sit for six to eight hours,then drip with a kent doser. i evaporate about a gallon a day also.i mix 2 teaspoons per gallon. ive haerd about the vinegar additions but i prefer it a little simpler.

 

[ZigZagZombie]

Do you have to mix it with a powerhead?? I just kind of mixed it real good. Will this also help with alk/dkh??

 

[Shamrock317]

I would not use a ph to mix. you should mix gently.

 

[McReef1]

Mix gently and do not add vinegar, IMO. Add the vinegar later on if you feel your system needs it.

Good luck,

McReef

 

[ZigZagZombie]

How long should you let it sit?? The jar says 3 hours.

 

[SteveP]

A PH isn't needed, especially for only a gallon of makeup water. 3-4 hrs is enough to let it sit, then drip away!

Good luck.

Steve
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[esmithiii]

How many corals and what kind do you have? Ca usage depends on the number of stony corals, coraline growth.

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[ZigZagZombie]

All i have right now is a xenia. Just starting to put corals in. Just want to get it ready first....Why do you think i shouldn't drip it??

 

[ZigZagZombie]

My tank has been set up for a year now. Just now turning it into a reef tank. Allready have a cleanup crew and a few fish. It's been dripping all night now. Im going to let it drip today too until it runs out. I'll check the parameters later today. I think it should be fine. Just a little worried about dripping it during the day.

 

[Reefmann]

I would recommend doing it now. So, your system gets ready as you load corals in it. I use a Kent valve and mix Kent kalk in a 6 gallon rubbermaid container. If your cycle is already stable, add a cleanup crew to it.

I just use a paint stick from Home Depot, drill a couple of holes on the stick and just mix the solution. Then, i connect my Kent valve drip system tube to the 6 gallon container and let it drip away. Usually, it doesn't start dripping right away. It takes about 30 min. or so then it slowly drips.

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