kalkwasser

Spectre2006 · 05/31/2006, 04:25 PM

kalkwasser, was told the proper way to infuse the mix was to add vinegar to it. So most of the ion is bicarbonate which can be used more readily. Otherwise you just basically precipitate out your Ca, the infuser end point shows Calcium buildup. I do notice the corraline looking more larger, the margins seem to have increased.

How is everyone else dosing their Kalk

fish like me · 05/31/2006, 04:29 PM

this form is advise for fish n coral in tank in house this form not made for advise in science

leeweber85 · 05/31/2006, 04:30 PM

I add 15ml of vinegar per gallon as well as 2- 2 1/2 tsp of lime... it still doesn't supply enough calcium to my tank.

leeweber85 · 05/31/2006, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fish like me
this form is advise for fish n coral in tank in house this form not made for advise in science

This forum is for ANYTHING reef related..... Kalkwasser is definitely reef related and this is a perfectly fine place to post his question.

meschaefer · 05/31/2006, 04:50 PM

Adding vinegar will do three things.

First it will allow you to disolve more Kalk in to the water. If you are having trouble maintaing your calcium levels, because your tank is using it faster than you can add it, then this may be a solution.

Second it will lower the PH of your kalk Water. Many people who use Kalk, have a problem with high PH. If you find that your PH is too high, then adding vinegar to your kalk water may be a solution.

Third, the vinegar may be used as food for nuissance algae. The active ingrediant in vinegar is C2H4O2, wich will break down into carbon. The carbon will be consumed by algay. If you do not have one of the above referenced problems, then you may not want to add vinegar to your kalkwater as it may increase your chances of a nuissance algae outbreak.

Notice the selective use of "may", your mileage "may" vary.

05/31/2006, 04:25 PM	#1
Spectre2006 Reef Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orchard Park, NY Posts: 383	kalkwasser kalkwasser, was told the proper way to infuse the mix was to add vinegar to it. So most of the ion is bicarbonate which can be used more readily. Otherwise you just basically precipitate out your Ca, the infuser end point shows Calcium buildup. I do notice the corraline looking more larger, the margins seem to have increased. How is everyone else dosing their Kalk

05/31/2006, 04:30 PM	#3
leeweber85 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 2,482	I add 15ml of vinegar per gallon as well as 2- 2 1/2 tsp of lime... it still doesn't supply enough calcium to my tank. __________________ -Lee Current Tank Info: 120g reef, 20g reef

05/31/2006, 04:50 PM	#5
meschaefer Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Astoria, NYC Posts: 564	Adding vinegar will do three things. First it will allow you to disolve more Kalk in to the water. If you are having trouble maintaing your calcium levels, because your tank is using it faster than you can add it, then this may be a solution. Second it will lower the PH of your kalk Water. Many people who use Kalk, have a problem with high PH. If you find that your PH is too high, then adding vinegar to your kalk water may be a solution. Third, the vinegar may be used as food for nuissance algae. The active ingrediant in vinegar is C2H4O2, wich will break down into carbon. The carbon will be consumed by algay. If you do not have one of the above referenced problems, then you may not want to add vinegar to your kalkwater as it may increase your chances of a nuissance algae outbreak. Notice the selective use of "may", your mileage "may" vary. __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 220 gallon w/ starphire, 120 gallon starphire sump, Skimmer DAS Ex-2, Calcium Reactor Geo 618, Trade Wind 1/2 hp compact Chiller, 2x 250 HQI Lumenarc Reflectors, Vortech mp40w, AC Jr.,

05/31/2006, 04:29 PM	#2
fish like me Moved On Join Date: May 2006 Location: at home with mom Posts: 128	this form is advise for fish n coral in tank in house this form not made for advise in science