Dripping Kalk

lineman · 05-12-2001, 08:07 PM

I'm using pickling lime, so I don't have any instructions. The question I have is, how fast do I drip it? Do I set the drip to make up for evaportion, or is it based on calcium readings. I have a 30gal tank and I'm losing about 1/2 to 3/4gal. water a day. I just don't want to overdose the tank by dripping too much.

**Ninong** · 05-12-2001, 08:28 PM

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Originally posted by lineman:

I'm using pickling lime, so I don't have any instructions. The question I have is, how fast do I drip it? Do I set the drip to make up for evaportion, or is it based on calcium readings.

Usually you can use Kalkwasser for all of your evaporation make-up water. It is best to drip it at night. If you are only needing 1/2 to 3/4 gal per day to make up for evaporation, try to set the drip rate to take a couple of hours, or more if possible. The only important thing is that it not be added all at once.

I have a 30gal tank and I'm losing about 1/2 to 3/4gal. water a day. I just don't want to overdose the tank by dripping too much.

That probably won't happen. Just check your calcium with a goal of keeping it somewhere around 425-450. Some people shoot for a little higher than that but it's not necessary. If you start getting readings above 475, I would cut back a little, but you probably won't.

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cod · 05-12-2001, 10:51 PM

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Originally posted by lineman:
I'm using pickling lime, so I don't have any instructions

I use pickling lime too,but I bought kalkwasser from a LFS once.Those instructions recomended 1/2 to 2 tsp./gal H20.
HTH cod

naser · 05-13-2001, 12:08 AM

yes you mix about 1 to 2 tablespoons or kalk per gallon or water. depending on your needs. you can start with about one drip every 2 to 3 seconds.

Doug1 · 05-13-2001, 09:49 PM

Mix it up in a gallon jug, with as little air in it as possible, then let it sit till it settles out. Siphon off the clear liquid and drip that

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05-12-2001, 08:07 PM	#1
lineman Just Moved In Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, MN, USA Posts: 14	Dripping Kalk I'm using pickling lime, so I don't have any instructions. The question I have is, how fast do I drip it? Do I set the drip to make up for evaportion, or is it based on calcium readings. I have a 30gal tank and I'm losing about 1/2 to 3/4gal. water a day. I just don't want to overdose the tank by dripping too much.

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05-13-2001, 12:08 AM	#4
naser super-reefer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Posts: 1,908	yes you mix about 1 to 2 tablespoons or kalk per gallon or water. depending on your needs. you can start with about one drip every 2 to 3 seconds.

05-13-2001, 09:49 PM	#5
Doug1 Citizen Join Date: May 2000 Location: Williams,Or,USA Posts: 225	Mix it up in a gallon jug, with as little air in it as possible, then let it sit till it settles out. Siphon off the clear liquid and drip that ------------------ Reef as though your life depended on it, yours might but the seas does Visit www.thereeftank.com User friendly and flamefree Doug TheReefTank admin

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