How to maintain alkalinity when dosing kalkwasser
 

Starting to dose Kalkwasser to maintain calcium, but do i do to maintain alkalinity. Do i have to continue dosing buffer or will it stabilize itself.

How to maintain alkalinity when dosing kalkwasser
 

Kalk is a ballanced buffer, same as A & B tybe solltion. When you are dosing kalk you are adding calcium and buffer at the same time. Make sense?

How to maintain alkalinity when dosing kalkwasser
 

Thanks man...totally clears things up

How to maintain alkalinity when dosing kalkwasser
 

The alkalinity (carbonates) component of kalkwasser comes indirectly from the interaction of CO2 in air. If you have problems maintaining alkalinity levels even with a saturated kalk solution you may need to supplement through increasing available CO2 or by using a carbon vehicle such as vinegar.

How to maintain alkalinity when dosing kalkwasser
 

Mares,
Your alkalinity should maintain itself with the use of kalk,but also should be used after a proper alk is reached.
I would suggest the use of buffers to raise alk up,and then using kalk to maintain it then alternating as needed.

Marc.

[ 30 May 2002, 19:45: Message edited by: Superfudge ]

How to maintain alkalinity when dosing kalkwasser
 

Thank You everyone its been helpful...