Dosing Cal and Alk via Siphon?

s7even · 10/15/2016, 10:19 PM

I have watched videos about dosing Kalk through auto top offs or with a drip created by a siphon. Can this be done with Calcium and Alk instead of purchasing a dosing pump?

A sea K · 10/16/2016, 05:27 AM

Sure it can be done but will be difficult to control with any accuracy.

nereefpat · 10/16/2016, 11:21 AM

Theoretically could be accomplished.

1. Get something to adjust the drops in the line (like an airline valve).

2. A stopwatch.

3. Something to measure volume, like a measuring cup (or ideally a graduated cylinder).

Adjusting the drips would be the toughest part.

10/15/2016, 10:19 PM	#1
s7even Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 19	Dosing Cal and Alk via Siphon? I have watched videos about dosing Kalk through auto top offs or with a drip created by a siphon. Can this be done with Calcium and Alk instead of purchasing a dosing pump?

10/16/2016, 05:27 AM	#2
A sea K Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Branford Fl Posts: 3,024	Sure it can be done but will be difficult to control with any accuracy. __________________ I am not a pro so excuse me if I'm wrong. Current Tank Info: 30gal Deep Blue rimless 9/10/2014, 80gal Deep Blue rimless 40gal sump/refugium 9/11/16 LPS reef, 2 x Kessil A160 with a single Maxspect Razor, RO Prime 150INT skimmer, Sicce 3 return pump, Vortech MP40 and MP10

10/16/2016, 11:21 AM	#3
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	Theoretically could be accomplished. 1. Get something to adjust the drops in the line (like an airline valve). 2. A stopwatch. 3. Something to measure volume, like a measuring cup (or ideally a graduated cylinder). Adjusting the drips would be the toughest part. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers