Question about dosing

ottoman · #1 01-25-2010, 08:13 PM

I start mixing Kalkwasser (without reactor or controller) for topping up. How slow shall I add the water to the tank? I am planning to use a turkey baster. Any suggestion? Thank you in advance.

new but handy · #2 01-25-2010, 08:18 PM

You need to do a wack of testing to figure out how much YOUR tank needs.

imcosmokramer · #3 01-25-2010, 08:55 PM

Please give us more info about your tank (size, gallons) as well as current parameters
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ottoman · #4 01-26-2010, 02:01 AM

I have a 90G + sump - live rock. I guess there is still roughly around 80-90G of water. My alk is at 7 dkh, and would like to bring that up to 8+. Cal is at 400ppm. I do not have test kit for Mag.

PoonTang · #5 01-26-2010, 03:20 AM

Kalk is not a good way to raise your levels. It is best suited as a drip to MAINTAIN your levels. Use baking soda to raise your alk and something like Dowflake for your Cal. This calculator will tell you how much of each you need.
http://reef.diesyst.com/flashcalc/flashcalc.html

new but handy · #6 01-26-2010, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoonTang

Kalk is not a good way to raise your levels. It is best suited as a drip to MAINTAIN your levels. Use baking soda to raise your alk and something like Dowflake for your Cal. This calculator will tell you how much of each you need.
http://reef.diesyst.com/flashcalc/flashcalc.html

Where are you finding Dowflake? Or Magflake
sorry for the quick hi-jack Ottoman