What is your favorite method of dosing Calcium and Alkalinity?

Curtswearing · 10-06-2004, 06:22 PM

There are so many ways to replace Calcium and Alkalinity. I was curious what method you use.

PS...you can vote on more than one method.

Barnacle Dave · 10-06-2004, 07:32 PM

put pickling lime on there Curt

Curtswearing · 10-06-2004, 07:37 PM

There ya go bud!!!

Craig Manoukian · 10-06-2004, 07:59 PM

I use tap water, 36 - 50 ppt on a TDS, for evaporation and once per month water changes of about 10%.

fidojoe · 10-06-2004, 10:43 PM

Dang, only 36-50 ppt! AZ averages 800!!!

Isn't a nilson reactor the same as a kalk reactor, or am I missing something?

Curtswearing · 10-07-2004, 05:12 AM

Yes Joe, a Nilsen reactor is a Kalk reactor vs a Calcium reactor. In Missouri, our TDS ranges from 350 to 450 unless you are on a well.

Woodstock · 10-07-2004, 10:19 AM

My tap water is around 80-90 ppt...not too bad.

I selected Kalk before I saw the pickiling option... I use Mrs Wages

bonerfortuna · 10-07-2004, 10:42 AM

Very timely poll Curt. Im reading and getting more and more confused with all the methods. Right now Im leaning towards a Litermeter 3 dosing pump with a home made tank of pickling lime and RO/DI water. The alternative, (I think ) is to use whats known to me as a Nielsen reactor as the tank,still needing a dosing pump. Im thinking that the N/R will hold more additive and keep it mixed but this is really what Im not yet sure of. Anyone wants to pitch in and add to my confusion please feel free! Thanks , Peter

dwall174 · 10-07-2004, 09:42 PM

I will have to say water changes because it seems to be the lease trouble some! I do have a DIY Kalk drip set-up that always gets clogged & I’ve tried the two parts but they can get expensive with a 140 gal system!

Not to mention that with my top-off & water change system (see gallery) All I do to do a 20 gal water change is turn a couple valves!

Curtswearing · 10-07-2004, 11:13 PM

Peter,

Read this thread.

reefrunner · 10-07-2004, 11:16 PM

Quote:

I selected Kalk before I saw the pickiling option... I use Mrs Wages

Ditto. I chose H2O changes and kalk (pickling lime). The kalk is doesd 24/7 via automatic top off.

DuhJeepster · 10-07-2004, 11:31 PM

Water changes and kalk in a 2.5 gal. Kent AquaDoser.

BTW, great poll Curt!

bonerfortuna · 10-08-2004, 11:29 AM

Great link Curt, thanks. Ive determined that since this tank is away from my RO/DI source Ill have to make my kalkwasser remotely and dose it from a 2 or 3 gallon container. Im gonna go with the litermeter for certain and deal with the re-fills. Thanks Peter

mattie · 10-09-2004, 01:06 AM

i use the 2 chemicasl at the same time.....
i have an auto-topoff switch connected to an airpump with dual output. that then forces liquid out of 2 containers into my sump at the same rate. one container is seachem reef somplete mixed with r.o. an the other is kent suppa buffer with r.o. i have tried everything minus the reactor and this has given me best results for a targeted and stable calcium and Kh while adding some benficial elements too.

hunterd_67 · 10-09-2004, 02:24 PM

Would u use the same amount pickle lime as u would kalk powder?

View Poll Results: What is your favorite method of dosing Calcium and Alkalinity
Waterchanges	46	31.72%
Kalk	41	28.28%
Kalk with Vinegar	5	3.45%
B-Ionic Two Parters (and similar brands)	41	28.28%
Powders like Seachem (and similar brands)	11	7.59%
Calcium reactor plus Kalk	9	6.21%
Calcium reactor alone	11	7.59%
Calcium reactor plus Nilson reactor	6	4.14%
Nilson reactor alone	2	1.38%
Other (please describe by posting)	2	1.38%
Pickling Lime	11	7.59%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 145. You may not vote on this poll

10-06-2004, 06:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,597 View Gallery Karma Komment	What is your favorite method of dosing Calcium and Alkalinity? There are so many ways to replace Calcium and Alkalinity. I was curious what method you use. PS...you can vote on more than one method. __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg Last edited by Curtswearing : 10-06-2004 at 06:27 PM.

10-06-2004, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Barnacle Dave Serpent Star Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 211 View Gallery Karma Komment	put pickling lime on there Curt __________________ aka: Nautilus Come Join Us http://www.reeffrontiers.com/images/...7_sig_logo.jpg

10-06-2004, 07:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,597 View Gallery Karma Komment	There ya go bud!!! __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg

10-06-2004, 07:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I use tap water, 36 - 50 ppt on a TDS, for evaporation and once per month water changes of about 10%. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

10-06-2004, 10:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,584 View Gallery Karma Komment	Dang, only 36-50 ppt! AZ averages 800!!! Isn't a nilson reactor the same as a kalk reactor, or am I missing something? __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

10-07-2004, 05:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,597 View Gallery Karma Komment	Yes Joe, a Nilsen reactor is a Kalk reactor vs a Calcium reactor. In Missouri, our TDS ranges from 350 to 450 unless you are on a well. __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg

10-07-2004, 10:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,501 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	My tap water is around 80-90 ppt...not too bad. I selected Kalk before I saw the pickiling option... I use Mrs Wages __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

10-07-2004, 10:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
bonerfortuna Star Polyps Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Staten Island NY Posts: 162 View Gallery Karma Komment	Very timely poll Curt. Im reading and getting more and more confused with all the methods. Right now Im leaning towards a Litermeter 3 dosing pump with a home made tank of pickling lime and RO/DI water. The alternative, (I think ) is to use whats known to me as a Nielsen reactor as the tank,still needing a dosing pump. Im thinking that the N/R will hold more additive and keep it mixed but this is really what Im not yet sure of. Anyone wants to pitch in and add to my confusion please feel free! Thanks , Peter __________________ Peter 110 Tenecor Flat Back Hex FOWLRaZaOM 50 Breeder Reef JBJ Nanocube

10-07-2004, 09:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
dwall174 Cabbage Leather Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeast MI. Posts: 390 View Gallery Karma Komment	Water Change I will have to say water changes because it seems to be the lease trouble some! I do have a DIY Kalk drip set-up that always gets clogged & I’ve tried the two parts but they can get expensive with a 140 gal system! Not to mention that with my top-off & water change system (see gallery) All I do to do a 20 gal water change is turn a couple valves! __________________ Doug

10-07-2004, 11:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,597 View Gallery Karma Komment	Peter, Read this thread. __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg

10-07-2004, 11:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
DuhJeepster Star Polyps Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 166 View Gallery Karma Komment	Water changes and kalk in a 2.5 gal. Kent AquaDoser. BTW, great poll Curt! __________________ H2 Recovery Team _ (O)\|\|\|\|\|\|(O) _ ==(o)___(o)== http://www.myspace.com/olskool67

10-08-2004, 11:29 AM	#13 (permalink)
bonerfortuna Star Polyps Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Staten Island NY Posts: 162 View Gallery Karma Komment	Great link Curt, thanks. Ive determined that since this tank is away from my RO/DI source Ill have to make my kalkwasser remotely and dose it from a 2 or 3 gallon container. Im gonna go with the litermeter for certain and deal with the re-fills. Thanks Peter __________________ Peter 110 Tenecor Flat Back Hex FOWLRaZaOM 50 Breeder Reef JBJ Nanocube

10-09-2004, 01:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
mattie RS Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Torrance CA Posts: 522 View Gallery Karma Komment	i use the 2 chemicasl at the same time..... i have an auto-topoff switch connected to an airpump with dual output. that then forces liquid out of 2 containers into my sump at the same rate. one container is seachem reef somplete mixed with r.o. an the other is kent suppa buffer with r.o. i have tried everything minus the reactor and this has given me best results for a targeted and stable calcium and Kh while adding some benficial elements too. __________________ www.reef-care.com

10-09-2004, 02:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
hunterd_67 Neon dottyback Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: P.A. Posts: 649 View Gallery Karma Komment	Would u use the same amount pickle lime as u would kalk powder? __________________ Honorary Flood Club Member Feb. 13, 2005

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