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DJ88 03-28-2002 12:29 AM

Kalk stirrer online tonight
 
http://members.shaw.ca/montipora/DIY/kalk.jpg

StirCrazy 03-28-2002 01:06 AM

Kalk stirrer online tonight
 
ok cool, hehe but I need to bug you for info again.. why both a cal and a kalk? is there something one will give you that the other wont?

Steve

DJ88 03-28-2002 01:20 AM

Kalk stirrer online tonight
 
In some circles people think that the kalk works in phosphate removal from your tank by bonding to it and being removed by the protein skimmer. I am not 100% convinced but when I was running the kalk stirrer before I didn't have the bryopsis problem.

I have run the two together before and want to see if there is any difference from when I was running Ca Rx alone to the two again. I am looking for coral growth and less algae.

StirCrazy 03-28-2002 01:44 AM

Kalk stirrer online tonight
 
ok cool, I look forward to the results on that one..

Steve

titus 03-28-2002 01:47 AM

Kalk stirrer online tonight
 
Hello,

Yes Kalk addition does help to precipitate phosphate. Some also think that Kalk can help balance the low pH of ca reactor effluent. However, I only agree on the precipitation part.

stephane 03-28-2002 02:43 AM

Kalk stirrer online tonight
 
this is mine (the grey tube in the midle)

I have it for 2 years now and it work great
no other calcium needed

if someone interested in the plan for it I have them all http://www.aquariumpros.ca/forums/at...s=&postid=1941

Eddy Haskel 04-29-2002 06:38 AM

Kalk stirrer online tonight
 
DJ88, i've seen other stuff you made. You really have an talent for making toys.
Didn't you have a square Nilsen. Or am i mistaken. i liked that one, it looked very unconventional.

Bryan 04-29-2002 11:13 AM

Kalk stirrer online tonight
 
Darren:

Do you have a local source for the large o-rings you use in your DIY projects.

Troy F 04-29-2002 12:22 PM

Kalk stirrer online tonight
 
Titus, why do you say it wouldn't also balance the low pH of a Ca Reactor? Or are you just saying you wouldn't use one for this purpose?

titus 04-29-2002 01:51 PM

Kalk stirrer online tonight
 
Hello Troy,

CA Reactor's effluent pH 6.0 - 6.7
Kalk solution pH 12


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