I have a Waterbox 100.3 that is set up as an SPS-only system. It has 16 small (0.5”-1.5”) frags that I want to grow into large colonies, so the system will not be packed with more frags.
I currently dose 13.5mL of ESV B-Ionic alkalinity per day. I do not dose calcium or magnesium because water-changes, using Instant Ocean Reef Crystals, maintain those elements.
Since I dose such a small amount of alkalinity, and nothing else, I think that it makes sense to switch from two-part to kalkwasser. Also, I have nearly three quarters of a five-gallon bucket of BRS calcium hydroxide powder that I received from a friend that switched to a calcium reactor. The remaining calcium hydroxide powder will likely last me a long time.
With that said, I need help configuring a proper system.
I want to dose kalkwasser via my doser rather than utilizing my automatic top-off system; evaporation in Ohio varies throughout the year. So, I would likely choose to install a kalkwasser stirrer. However, does that require a second reservoir for the doser/stirrer to pull from? I ask because the freshwater reservoir that is built into my sump holds about three gallons of water; I refill it every other day regardless of how much has been used (typically half or more).
I think that dosing kalkwasser will also help maintain a relatively high pH, negating my current usage of a carbon dioxide scrubber, which would result in saving me about $40 each month.
Can you help me make an informed decision to switch from dosing two-part to dosing kalkwasser with a doser and, possibly, a stirrer?
I currently dose 13.5mL of ESV B-Ionic alkalinity per day. I do not dose calcium or magnesium because water-changes, using Instant Ocean Reef Crystals, maintain those elements.
Since I dose such a small amount of alkalinity, and nothing else, I think that it makes sense to switch from two-part to kalkwasser. Also, I have nearly three quarters of a five-gallon bucket of BRS calcium hydroxide powder that I received from a friend that switched to a calcium reactor. The remaining calcium hydroxide powder will likely last me a long time.
With that said, I need help configuring a proper system.
I want to dose kalkwasser via my doser rather than utilizing my automatic top-off system; evaporation in Ohio varies throughout the year. So, I would likely choose to install a kalkwasser stirrer. However, does that require a second reservoir for the doser/stirrer to pull from? I ask because the freshwater reservoir that is built into my sump holds about three gallons of water; I refill it every other day regardless of how much has been used (typically half or more).
I think that dosing kalkwasser will also help maintain a relatively high pH, negating my current usage of a carbon dioxide scrubber, which would result in saving me about $40 each month.
Can you help me make an informed decision to switch from dosing two-part to dosing kalkwasser with a doser and, possibly, a stirrer?