Dosing both?

Holyreefer · 07/25/2008, 11:11 AM

I was considering dosing kalk, using my CA reactor and using 2 part but for some reason my ph is very consistant.

My calcium was at 400 on the dot and my ALK was 13
I do monthly water changes don't supplement anything, except calcium and even using a CO2 tank the lowest i've noticed my ph dropping too was only 8.21.

I'm wondering though, how many people supplement KALK and a two part or calcium and kalk?

if your adding something else just put it under other...2 part

illal · 07/25/2008, 11:16 AM

im only dosing Bionic and it keeps my cal/alk right were they need to be but its a PITA dosing by hand everyday! im looking into setting up something cheap as far as dosing kalk in my topoff

Holyreefer · 07/25/2008, 11:20 AM

don't forget to vote if you can.
I' sure dosing by hand sounds like it would suck cause you'd supplement then test! i use to do that on my first saltwater tank... my 55 gallon and i hated it then i came across RC and it changed my life thx for the input

Holyreefer · 07/29/2008, 08:31 AM

Anyone else?

benjabba · 07/29/2008, 08:34 AM

Ca reactor for my calcium and kalk through a reactor hooked up to my ATO.

phurst · 07/29/2008, 09:45 AM

2 part via dosing pump and kalk via ATO.

liquidlunch · 07/29/2008, 09:59 AM

Calcium
Kalk via reactor
Magnesium

tkeracer619 · 07/29/2008, 10:49 AM

Calcium Reactor
Kalk reactor on ato
Magnesium by hand

Holyreefer · 07/30/2008, 07:26 AM

when you say by hand do you mean epson salt?

View Poll Results: Do you does 2 or 1?
Calcium & Kalk	8	30.77%
2 part & Kalk	11	42.31%
Other but 2 parts	7	26.92%
Calcium, 2 part, and Kalk	0	0%
Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

07/25/2008, 11:11 AM	#1
Holyreefer Octopus Extreme 300 Skimr Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,242	Dosing both? I was considering dosing kalk, using my CA reactor and using 2 part but for some reason my ph is very consistant. My calcium was at 400 on the dot and my ALK was 13 I do monthly water changes don't supplement anything, except calcium and even using a CO2 tank the lowest i've noticed my ph dropping too was only 8.21. I'm wondering though, how many people supplement KALK and a two part or calcium and kalk? if your adding something else just put it under other...2 part __________________ Life is what you make it, so make something out of everything you do! Current Tank Info: GYRE 150,Seaswirl 1.5, Barcuda Pump, Custom LED system, Extreme Reef Octopus 300 Protein Skimmer, 80 watt Aqua UV, Korallin BioDenitrator Nitrate, Hydor Magnum 8 Powerheads Last edited by Holyreefer; 07/25/2008 at 11:20 AM.

07/25/2008, 11:16 AM	#2
illal Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tamarac, Fl Posts: 5,700	im only dosing Bionic and it keeps my cal/alk right were they need to be but its a PITA dosing by hand everyday! im looking into setting up something cheap as far as dosing kalk in my topoff __________________ -AL

07/25/2008, 11:20 AM	#3
Holyreefer Octopus Extreme 300 Skimr Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,242	don't forget to vote if you can. I' sure dosing by hand sounds like it would suck cause you'd supplement then test! i use to do that on my first saltwater tank... my 55 gallon and i hated it then i came across RC and it changed my life thx for the input __________________ Life is what you make it, so make something out of everything you do! Current Tank Info: GYRE 150,Seaswirl 1.5, Barcuda Pump, Custom LED system, Extreme Reef Octopus 300 Protein Skimmer, 80 watt Aqua UV, Korallin BioDenitrator Nitrate, Hydor Magnum 8 Powerheads

07/29/2008, 08:31 AM	#4
Holyreefer Octopus Extreme 300 Skimr Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,242	Anyone else? __________________ Life is what you make it, so make something out of everything you do! Current Tank Info: GYRE 150,Seaswirl 1.5, Barcuda Pump, Custom LED system, Extreme Reef Octopus 300 Protein Skimmer, 80 watt Aqua UV, Korallin BioDenitrator Nitrate, Hydor Magnum 8 Powerheads

07/29/2008, 08:34 AM	#5
benjabba Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,350	Ca reactor for my calcium and kalk through a reactor hooked up to my ATO. __________________ Ben Member of Jeff's "How to deal with Reef Addiction" class. Anybody got any corals??? Current Tank Info: 34g Solana, 50g frag tank, 65g sump/fuge

07/29/2008, 09:45 AM	#6
phurst Richmond Reefer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 5,837	2 part via dosing pump and kalk via ATO. __________________ _______ Pearson _______ Current Tank Info: Various tanks of various sizes with various gear.

07/29/2008, 09:59 AM	#7
liquidlunch Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Neptune, NJ Posts: 503	Calcium Kalk via reactor Magnesium

07/29/2008, 10:49 AM	#8
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Calcium Reactor Kalk reactor on ato Magnesium by hand __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

07/30/2008, 07:26 AM	#9
Holyreefer Octopus Extreme 300 Skimr Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,242	when you say by hand do you mean epson salt? __________________ Life is what you make it, so make something out of everything you do! Current Tank Info: GYRE 150,Seaswirl 1.5, Barcuda Pump, Custom LED system, Extreme Reef Octopus 300 Protein Skimmer, 80 watt Aqua UV, Korallin BioDenitrator Nitrate, Hydor Magnum 8 Powerheads