My first post!!

[Brock collins]

I am not sure how to move around the site yet. I Apologize if I'm writing this in the wrong area. I do have a question what is the maximum gallons and/or the amount of coral Kalkwasser in your auto top off will support before you have to make the change to 2 part

 

[NY_Caveman]

No experience with Kalwasser, but welcome to R2R!

 

[DancingShark]

Usually it depends on the corals you have and how much calcium and alkalinity is being used.
And welcome.
And this is probably the best place for this question.
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/reef-chemistry-by-randy-holmes-farley.295/

 

[Brock collins]

Usually it depends on the corals you have and how much calcium and alkalinity is being used.
And welcome.
And this is probably the best place for this question.
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/reef-chemistry-by-randy-holmes-farley.295/

Thankyou !!

 

[mike werner]

welcome to the best reefing site in the world.unlimited info on any question you may have.if not for reef2 reef I would probably have a gold fish tank and a betta on the counter.
that's not an easy question to figure out.i use a 40gal top off tank with 2 tsp per gallon of kalk.per gallon.it's a well established system with a large need for cal and alk.i mainly use the kalk for alk sense it does not provide enough cal.for the system.for cal I use aquaforest to maintain a level around 420 or so.
for you I would recommend starting out with a tsp or less per gallon to start and test test test till you get your levels to your liken.every system is different.the more corals the more they will use.once your evaporation rate can not keep up with your consumption of cal.and alk it's time to use some kind af additional dosing.you will only find that out by testing the levels on a weekly or bi weekly schedule.start slow and keep an eye on it.

 

[Brock collins]

welcome to the best reefing site in the world.unlimited info on any question you may have.if not for reef2 reef I would probably have a gold fish tank and a betta on the counter.
that's not an easy question to figure out.i use a 40gal top off tank with 2 tsp per gallon of kalk.per gallon.it's a well established system with a large need for cal and alk.i mainly use the kalk for alk sense it does not provide enough cal.for the system.for cal I use aquaforest to maintain a level around 420 or so.
for you I would recommend starting out with a tsp or less per gallon to start and test test test till you get your levels to your liken.every system is different.the more corals the more they will use.once your evaporation rate can not keep up with your consumption of cal.and alk it's time to use some kind af additional dosing.you will only find that out by testing the levels on a weekly or bi weekly schedule.start slow and keep an eye on it.

Thankyou so much!! I am start it tomorrow

 

[Erica-Renee]

As others have said this veries from tank to tank.. You first need to calculate your Systems Daily Calcium consumption.
Then do some math . There are many variables.. Size of ATO TANK. Size of Aquarium System.. System Calcium consumption. as well as how much your ATO Has to top off on a daily basis..

Also Kalk will only raise solution level to a amount.. I dump 1/2 cup in my 25 gallon top off tank. I refill the tank once a week but only top off the kalk every 6 months.. My total water volume in that system is around 500 gallons. SOFT CORAL Tank ...

The answer is. You have find the sweet spot for your tank..

Good LUCK