maxijazz Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Hi, I started using kalkwasser in my top off water, 2 gallons lasts about four days. I tested tonight and my results were Alk 7.5 dkh Calcium 340. What can I do to get this up. Should I also dose liquid Calcium and buffer or should I try to make the kalkwasser more saturated. Using three big teaspoons for two gallons (seachem kalk). My tank has two clams ( growing very fast lots of white new growth ) and lps and softies. Link to comment
The Propagator Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I hate kalkwasser for that very reason. I dose calcium and alkalinity separately. I use baking soda for alkalinity and pure calcium chloride dihydrate for my calcium ( it come in many forms but you want the purest and with lowest bromide count). I am using old stock Dow flake at the moment. I had been using Swimway calcium made for swimming pools. But if your new to aquarium chemistry I would highly suggest sticking with something like kent marine liquid calcium, or seachem liquid calcium. Link to comment
maxijazz Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 thanks prop for getting back to me. So you think i need to go back to dosing seachem liquid calcium. If i do is there any point continuing to use the kalk, will it help, because a bottle of seachem reef complete doesnt last long. Link to comment
DJreefer Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Even if you use vinegar to make a super saturated Kalk mixture sooner or later it won't keep up with the demand if you have a large number of stonies so you'll have to make up the difference with 2-part Link to comment
kslezzy Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 or when the 2-part is maxed out just do like i did and invest in a calcium reactor for more stable water params... Link to comment
maxijazz Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 thanks guys think Ill keep with the kalk and 2 part for the minute. Do ye add the two part at any certain time i.e lights on or off, or does it make any diffence. Also how do ye rate c-balance ( thats wat im using ). Link to comment
Urchinhead Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 If you can dose twice a day or more to break up the micro spike you will get from pouring the solution into the tank. Also if you can pour it into an area where it has a chance to dilute before hitting any corals else you can end up burning them because there will be a pH spike in the area you dump the solution in. You could also get a couple of tupperware containers and a couple of Tom's Aquatics Aqualifter pumps and a couple of timers and automate your dosing. Only thing to watch out for is the back syphon on the pumps which means you will need to keep them higher than where you are putting solution into the tank and the containers. Link to comment
Nosey Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I’m doing the same thing, I’m dosing with Kalk to help with a problem of Dino’s. I am also trying to raise my Alc to help with the same problem. I’m dosing twice a day Alc, and it never really stays at a high number. My numbers for Alc will be ok for half the day, around 7 to 8 then drops off the chart later, some times to 6. My question is what could be killing my Alc? I only have 2 fish, and some soft & hard corals. Sorry for jacking this post! Link to comment
bdare Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Have your levels DROPPED since you started using Kalk or are you trying to raise your levels with Kalk? If you are going to use Kalk correctly you must first set your params to the desired levels with something like a 2 part solution, then use the Kalk to MAINTAIN. For instructions on 2-part just listen to Prop. I've trained him well Link to comment
The Propagator Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Bite me mutten head !!! Link to comment
bdare Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Bite me mutten head !!! I love you Duane Link to comment
The Propagator Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 You still can't shower with me !! Link to comment
bdare Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 You still can't shower with me !! That's F'd Up! You said if I showed you PDA I could!!!! Link to comment
The Propagator Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 No I said no PDA what so ever. I want my ring back damn it !!!! ( holy sheet I bet you a thousand bucks there are people reading this right now who actually think we are gay :HAHA ) Link to comment
bdare Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Wait... You're NOT gay? Glenn said you were. Link to comment
The Propagator Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Jesus man !! You let a guy touch your azz one time and suddenly your gay. He BEGGED for Christs sake ! I am sure Glenn will appreciate that. Link to comment
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