Kalkwasser dosing in a nano

[tedfisher496]

Im currently dosing AFR on my 25 gal mixed reef. I would like to start using Kalk limewater with a versa dosing pump. My ph needs a boost and i have to adjust calcium and magnesium with AFR. Im going to use a 4 gallon container, How much kalk do i need for the 4 gallon of rodi water?

 

[ktran]

I do 1 Tablespoon of kalk in 5 gallons of water for almost full saturation. I dose in my ATO so I try not to get any soot at the bottom so I under dose a bit.

 

[tedfisher496]

I do 1 Tablespoon of kalk in 5 gallons of water for almost full saturation. I dose in my ATO so I try not to get any soot at the bottom so I under dose a bit.

what's full saturation?

 

[ktran]

what's full saturation?

i believe around 1 teaspoon per gallon off the top of my head. Don't quote me on that though

 

[tedfisher496]

i believe around 1 teaspoon per gallon off the top of my head. Don't quote me on that though

is that like a ph of almost 12?

 

[fishyjoes]

There are various calculators available, this is the one I use most often
https://www.hamzasreef.com/Contents/Calculators/KalkContribution.php

 

[exnisstech]

2 teaspoon per gallon is full saturation verified by RHF in the chemistry forum. I usually mix 7 teaspoons per 4 gallon kalk mix.
The pH boost may or may not come. I personally get no pH boost dosing 7200 ml kalk daily on a system of 220ish gallon total. I do not monitor pH but have tested with Hanna tester and the tank getting kalk has pH identical to 2 other tanks in the house that do not get alk.

 

[aSaltyKlown]

i believe around 1 teaspoon per gallon off the top of my head. Don't quote me on that though

2 teaspoons per gallon for full saturation.