Started dripping kalk yesterday, got some questions!

Reef This · 05/12/2007, 09:52 AM

I started dripping kalk yesterday with a kangaroo 324 pump. I've been having trouble keeping my calcium over 340 and Alk over 9.7.nIt's been dripping for about 12 hours now, and I was curious when I should test to see if it's started working. With that said, is the recommended dosage enough? (1tsp for every gallon mixed.)

I tested this morning and no noticeable difference at this point. I'm not sure if it isn't strong enough or I'm just testing too soon?

-- Joe

Bax · 05/12/2007, 10:28 AM

Each system is different in terms of how much alk and ca are used depending upon many factors.

I'd keep the mix the same for a week and test each day around the same time of day if you can, see what changes occur over time, the adjust slowly and keep testing.

Too much alk will limit your ca ... and pH fits into the scheme too.

.. be patient, dripping kalk is a great thing IMO it'll really go a long way for stability of pH, alk and ca.

05/12/2007, 09:52 AM	#1
Reef This Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 368	Started dripping kalk yesterday, got some questions! I started dripping kalk yesterday with a kangaroo 324 pump. I've been having trouble keeping my calcium over 340 and Alk over 9.7.nIt's been dripping for about 12 hours now, and I was curious when I should test to see if it's started working. With that said, is the recommended dosage enough? (1tsp for every gallon mixed.) I tested this morning and no noticeable difference at this point. I'm not sure if it isn't strong enough or I'm just testing too soon? -- Joe __________________ Reefer Down!

05/12/2007, 10:28 AM	#2
Bax Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,619	Each system is different in terms of how much alk and ca are used depending upon many factors. I'd keep the mix the same for a week and test each day around the same time of day if you can, see what changes occur over time, the adjust slowly and keep testing. Too much alk will limit your ca ... and pH fits into the scheme too. .. be patient, dripping kalk is a great thing IMO it'll really go a long way for stability of pH, alk and ca. __________________ 150 gallon Perfecto with 1500 gph GH overflow / DIY stand-wine bar / Dart Return / SRO XP3000 Ext skimmer / 75 g frag / 40 g fuge / 40 g DIY sump / Orphek P156 & Kessil 150A Current Tank Info: 150 DT/ 40B fuge/ 75g frag/ 40 g sump/ SRO XP 3000 Ext/ TUNZEs & VorTechs circulation/Dart return/ MTC Pro Cal/ UV & Oz