How does acrylic hold up to kalk?

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Does anybody have any experience using kalkwasser ATO water in an acrylic ATO container? Does this jeopardize the integrity of the acrylic and/or its welds over time?

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Not the welds but yes on the acrylic.
It might develope small hairline cracks into your acrylic.
 

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