kalk reactor?

Donkey06 · 02/02/2006, 02:39 PM

do I need a kalk reactor if I have a calcium reator ?

quiksilver · 02/02/2006, 02:43 PM

They do very different things. What are your levels? Do you have a skimmer?

Donkey06 · 02/02/2006, 02:47 PM

yes I have skimmer

squirmy · 02/02/2006, 02:47 PM

please tell us of these "very different things".

Donkey06 · 02/02/2006, 02:48 PM

sorry levels of what calcium is 440

Donkey06 · 02/02/2006, 02:50 PM

very different things?

quiksilver · 02/03/2006, 09:51 AM

Jackass,

I think they pretty much answered your question in your other thread. A kalk reactor is often used in combination with a calcium reactor in order to raise your PH back to normal levels as a calcium reactor can drive it down. It's all about balance. I'd say if you have a calcium reactor which really can increase coral growth and your PH is between 8.1-8.3ish than you don't need kalkwasser.

Many people use kalkwasser for topoff water. You don't necessarily even need a reactor to add kalk to your tank. You can mix a little at a time and dose it. Pickling lime just settles very quickly so give it some love and stir it alot.

Hope this helps.

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Donkey06 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 12	yes I have skimmer

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Donkey06 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 12	sorry levels of what calcium is 440

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02/03/2006, 09:51 AM	#7
quiksilver Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 809	Jackass, I think they pretty much answered your question in your other thread. A kalk reactor is often used in combination with a calcium reactor in order to raise your PH back to normal levels as a calcium reactor can drive it down. It's all about balance. I'd say if you have a calcium reactor which really can increase coral growth and your PH is between 8.1-8.3ish than you don't need kalkwasser. Many people use kalkwasser for topoff water. You don't necessarily even need a reactor to add kalk to your tank. You can mix a little at a time and dose it. Pickling lime just settles very quickly so give it some love and stir it alot. Hope this helps.