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hi all, anyone is only dosing kallwasser for sps tank? Is it sufficient if consumption of calcium / carbonate is not that high?

m tinkin of having some sps, but only dose kallwasser using a dosing pump, drip method, then weekly dose trace elements, and w/c once every 1 mth+

might oso consider kallwasser, together with TLF c-balance A and B via dosing pump, manual wkly dose tropic marin pro-coral mineral during the initial stage, eventually only dose kallwasser and trace elements once my And B used up

ne comments / suggestions? :unsure:


Main tank: 4.5 x 2.5 x 2
Skimmer: Deltec AP701
Return pump: RD 6

Chiller: Daikin compressor with Titanium coil
Wavemaker: Jebao w-20, Maxspect Gyre xf150

Lighting: 8x54 ATI Sunpower Non-dimmable

Linked tank
Main tank: 2 x 1 x 2
Return: Eheim 1260
Lighting: AI Hydra 26 with controller
Wavemaker: Tunze 6025
My decommed 3 ft setup

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hi all, anyone is only dosing kallwasser for sps tank? Is it sufficient if consumption of calcium / carbonate is not that high?

m tinkin of having some sps, but only dose kallwasser using a dosing pump, drip method, then weekly dose trace elements, and w/c once every 1 mth+

might oso consider kallwasser, together with TLF c-balance A and B via dosing pump, manual wkly dose tropic marin pro-coral mineral during the initial stage, eventually only dose kallwasser and trace elements once my And B used up

ne comments / suggestions? :unsure:

Hmmm since u already got a dosing pump why dun go get the CaCl and Sodium Bicarbonate food grade from madpetz then mix on your own? This will solve your problem on Ca and Kh. Using Kallwasser alone will push the ph up and it is not good for SPS, normally kallwasser work together with CR, to balance the pH.

5x2.5x1.5ft Rimless Dream Tank (06/03/12)
Skimmer - Reefoctupus

Return Pump - 1 x Eheim 1264, 1 x water blaster 7k
Wavemaker - 2 x mp40es
Chiller - Daikin compressor with coil drop in
Lighting - 4 x 80w T5 Pair 1(6hrs23/12/12),Pair 2(16/06/12312hrs 2 x 80w De-lighting Retrofit (1/3/12) -(15/11/12)6hrs and 2 x 80w De-lighting Retrofit (13/10/12) -6hrs)
Reactor - Dosing pump (01/01/11)


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Kalkwasser is insufficient to meet the demands of growing SPS corals in terms of calcium. Kalk plays a more important role in ph stabilization than increasing calcium.

I would suggest automatic dosing of calcium, carbonate and magnesium solutions to meet SPS coral demands or just use TLF's C-balance solutions.

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i dont see any reason why not. . . But kalkwasser is dependant on Evaporation rate. . . higher evaporation more kalk can be used... lower means lesser. . . why not get a CR??

CR high initial setup cost, pocket getting lighter oreadi..den nid lots of space...for the CR n CO2 cylinder....no space in my cabinet oreadi


Main tank: 4.5 x 2.5 x 2
Skimmer: Deltec AP701
Return pump: RD 6

Chiller: Daikin compressor with Titanium coil
Wavemaker: Jebao w-20, Maxspect Gyre xf150

Lighting: 8x54 ATI Sunpower Non-dimmable

Linked tank
Main tank: 2 x 1 x 2
Return: Eheim 1260
Lighting: AI Hydra 26 with controller
Wavemaker: Tunze 6025
My decommed 3 ft setup

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Hmmm since u already got a dosing pump why dun go get the CaCl and Sodium Bicarbonate food grade from madpetz then mix on your own? This will solve your problem on Ca and Kh. Using Kallwasser alone will push the ph up and it is not good for SPS, normally kallwasser work together with CR, to balance the pH.

gt tot of tis oso, cos im tinkin kallwasser is easier as it settle both Ca and Kh n PO4..ya...the pH is a problem, im tinkin, it shd not be a big problem cos im dosing very slowly, den oso will do wc every mth...or i might add vinegar to lower the pH...all these chemistry is driving me crazy


Main tank: 4.5 x 2.5 x 2
Skimmer: Deltec AP701
Return pump: RD 6

Chiller: Daikin compressor with Titanium coil
Wavemaker: Jebao w-20, Maxspect Gyre xf150

Lighting: 8x54 ATI Sunpower Non-dimmable

Linked tank
Main tank: 2 x 1 x 2
Return: Eheim 1260
Lighting: AI Hydra 26 with controller
Wavemaker: Tunze 6025
My decommed 3 ft setup

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gt tot of tis oso, cos im tinkin kallwasser is easier as it settle both Ca and Kh n PO4..ya...the pH is a problem, im tinkin, it shd not be a big problem cos im dosing very slowly, den oso will do wc every mth...or i might add vinegar to lower the pH...all these chemistry is driving me crazy

On the contrary, kalkwasser does not help to maintain kh demands in any meaningful way and is also quite modest in its ability to maintain calcium levels.

Phosphate control is best managed by using either GFO in a fluidised reactor or utilizing a bacterial dosing system.

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On the contrary, kalkwasser does not help to maintain kh demands in any meaningful way and is also quite modest in its ability to maintain calcium levels.

Phosphate control is best managed by using either GFO in a fluidised reactor or utilizing a bacterial dosing system.

hmm guess i will stick to calcium, kh n top up ba...den manual dose trace elements every wk..

currently im already using both FR and chaeto to remove PO4 :)


Main tank: 4.5 x 2.5 x 2
Skimmer: Deltec AP701
Return pump: RD 6

Chiller: Daikin compressor with Titanium coil
Wavemaker: Jebao w-20, Maxspect Gyre xf150

Lighting: 8x54 ATI Sunpower Non-dimmable

Linked tank
Main tank: 2 x 1 x 2
Return: Eheim 1260
Lighting: AI Hydra 26 with controller
Wavemaker: Tunze 6025
My decommed 3 ft setup

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hmm guess i will stick to calcium, kh n top up ba...den manual dose trace elements every wk..

currently im already using both FR and chaeto to remove PO4 :)

Great! Can't go wrong with the Big Three namely CA, Kh and Mg.

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Great! Can't go wrong with the Big Three namely CA, Kh and Mg.

haha bt oso nid to test a few simple frags 1st b4 plunging cos my tank might nt b able to kip sps n its color...

maybe its time to pay u a visit soon :eyebrow:


Main tank: 4.5 x 2.5 x 2
Skimmer: Deltec AP701
Return pump: RD 6

Chiller: Daikin compressor with Titanium coil
Wavemaker: Jebao w-20, Maxspect Gyre xf150

Lighting: 8x54 ATI Sunpower Non-dimmable

Linked tank
Main tank: 2 x 1 x 2
Return: Eheim 1260
Lighting: AI Hydra 26 with controller
Wavemaker: Tunze 6025
My decommed 3 ft setup

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Fauna Marin Balling Salts, along with Trace B solutions. Everything will be via dosing pump. If on budget, normal CaCal, sodium bicarb and Mgcl can be used along with Trace B. The daily dosing of trace elements along with your Ca,Mg and NaHCO3 will give a more stable delivery, as compared to a weekly "shock" dose.

C-Balance works too as it has trace elements incorporated as well but for big tanks it can become expensive, especially if your SPS load is high.

Kalkwasser when used alone long term can lead to Mg deficiency in your system so it is best to continue dosing Mg while dosing kalkwasser. Kalkwasser is good for maintaining a high pH and precipitating phosphate from your system, the dosing is usually tuned to match evaporation rate.

Always something more important than fish.

http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/

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