Low Calcium / Kalkwasser?

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So I'm dosing baking soda to keep my Alk in check. I measured my calcium today though and it's at 200. Should I dose with a strictly calcium supplement or will Kalkwasser be my answer? I do plan on going kalkwasser long term going forward either way.

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Yes, you should bring your calcium up with a calcium only supplement like calcium chloride. Kalkwasser will add both calcium and alkalinity and can be used to maintain but not raise a single element (like calcium).

You may want to look into the 2 part recipes offered by Randy that will allow your alkalinity and calcium to remain balanced when dosed equally.

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