SRC Member Tanzy Posted August 26, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted August 26, 2003 Don't forget that if too much acetate is present in the water it gives an artificially high reading for alkalinity because, even though out test kits seem to measure dKH (carbonate alkalinity) but in reality, it's measuring total alkalinity which will include acetate, borates, bicarbonates and carbonates. As Barracuda found out that calcium acetate can be overdosed to the point that calcium is at astronomical levels but the bacteria in the tank is saturated and unable to break down the acetate to bicarbonate. Quote Warning: Heavy handed moderator in operation. Threads and post are liable to be deleted or moved without prior notification. Moderator's prerogative will be enforced. Any grievances or complains should be addressed to The Administrator. http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/uploads/post-36-1073276974.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Joe_P Posted August 26, 2003 SRC Supporter Share Posted August 26, 2003 I have not encounter serious issues yet with my current dosing regiment.... but will take heed of the information posted.... Hmmm... Current SPS does show tremendous growth rates since the dosing started and my Cal and Alk levels seems fine.... hmmmm, maybe the readings I'm getting are already screwed!!!!... Will keep you guys posted if anything happens...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Tang Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 When in doubt, do a water change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member coralreef Posted August 26, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted August 26, 2003 Artificial/imitation vinegar/acetic acid & water is the correct one to get. The rest are for cooking purposes! there's a Tiger Brand....imitation vinegar/ Artifical.... that's the 1 also can right??????? Quote Tank: 5 X 2 X 2.5 Sump : 3 X 1.5 X 1.8 Tunze 6060 Tunze TF08 Oceanrunner 6500 Deltec AP 902 Protein Skimmer I-Aquatic Calcium Reactor Arctica Chiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Joe_P Posted August 26, 2003 SRC Supporter Share Posted August 26, 2003 When in doubt, do a water change! Exactly what's on my mind...... .... if I ever get there..... not given my reef water change for quite a while.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Tang Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 You should, you may see a change for the better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member planetg Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 after reading this thread, i would like some conclusions. for toping up with approx 1.5 litres of water, is this appropriate. 1. Add 1/2 teaspoon of Reefez Kalkwasser to container 2. Add 2 teaspoons of Vinegar to container 3. Mix it and let it settle 4. 1 hr after lights out, start dripping. please advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ah_d3x Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 ah.... add vinegar for wat arh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Hon Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 How should the kalk and vinegar be mixed? I discover different method get different kind of residue from the kalk powder. So which is the coorect step? kalk + vinegar + water or kalk + water + vinegar or water + vinegar + kalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member planetg Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 ah ha. found a useful article here Dosing Kalk with Vinegar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaiqiu Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 ah ha. found a useful article here Dosing Kalk with Vinegar Following the link, recently did the following: Add 1/2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon (15ml) of Vinegar. Add up to 1 L of Distilled Water. Starts to slow drip during evening (1drop/5 sec) into my Quarantine Tank. However, it caused the death of my PBT. The PBT is doing well before dosing, feeding well on pellets, very healthy. Think must be the dosing that caused the death. Any bros know the possible reasons?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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