Reservoir tank for Kalk top off?

polwick · 12/16/2009, 05:40 PM

I currently top off with Kalkwasser from a 5-gallon jug that I've cut holes into. I'm wondering if there's a better way to do it. I'd like a bigger container-maybe a 10-gallon jug--and I'd like it to be sealed better. I don't want to pay $200 for a kalk stirrer...is there a better option?

detroit_fan · 12/16/2009, 06:50 PM

depending on how much room you have just get the biggest food grade container you can fit with a lid. I use a 55 gal brute can.

ludnix · 12/16/2009, 08:38 PM

Having it sealed isn't important for actual kalk dosing. I don't know what specific space requirements you have but like detroit_fan said, anything food grade with a lid to keep stuff from falling in should work fine.

Mako · 12/16/2009, 08:46 PM

The RM Brutes work pretty well in this application. I also use a 44G container and move the limewater to the tank via a peristalic pump (LM3). You can get the brutes, with lids, down to 10G size.

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/sea...h=brute&page=1

polwick · 12/18/2009, 04:26 PM

Ok, thanks.

12/16/2009, 05:40 PM	#1
polwick Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 165	Reservoir tank for Kalk top off? I currently top off with Kalkwasser from a 5-gallon jug that I've cut holes into. I'm wondering if there's a better way to do it. I'd like a bigger container-maybe a 10-gallon jug--and I'd like it to be sealed better. I don't want to pay $200 for a kalk stirrer...is there a better option?

12/16/2009, 06:50 PM	#2
detroit_fan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 843	depending on how much room you have just get the biggest food grade container you can fit with a lid. I use a 55 gal brute can. __________________ Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. B.Franklin We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home-T.Jefferson Current Tank Info: 125g & 29g

12/16/2009, 08:38 PM	#3
ludnix Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,031	Having it sealed isn't important for actual kalk dosing. I don't know what specific space requirements you have but like detroit_fan said, anything food grade with a lid to keep stuff from falling in should work fine. __________________ -Eric Sutter Current Tank Info: 14g Biocube

12/16/2009, 08:46 PM	#4
Mako Will Dive For Food Join Date: May 2001 Location: FL Posts: 5,652	The RM Brutes work pretty well in this application. I also use a 44G container and move the limewater to the tank via a peristalic pump (LM3). You can get the brutes, with lids, down to 10G size. http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/sea...h=brute&page=1 __________________ -Chuck "One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and always a clever thing to say." -- W Durant Current Tank Info: 300 mixed reef

12/18/2009, 04:26 PM	#5
polwick Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 165	Ok, thanks.