Kalk Drip

[aqua_reef]

hello bros.. just need some advice on how many drip per min.. do you all recommend?

me using Seachem Kalkwasser.. on airline tube..

thanks

[aqua_reef]

anyone..?? pls advice!

[reef2]

1 drop/sec or 2 sec depending on yr tank evaporation rate

[aqua_reef]

1 drop/sec or 2 sec depending on yr tank evaporation rate

so if my evaporation rate is high? 1 drop per 2 second?

if my evaporation rate is low? 1 drop per second?

[reef2]

the idea of dripping is that it should not exceed the rate of evaporation... hence it should be the other way round.

high evaporation - 1 drop/sec

low evaporation - 1 drop/2 secs

so that it will top-up the water level in term to make up the evaporation lost.

[pondfisher]

sorry new to the hobby what is kalkwasser used for?

[reef2]

read this article, its very useful

http://www.simplifiedreefkeeping.com/faq/17.htm

and

http://www.reefscapes.net/articles/breefca...kalkwasser.html

[Cookiemunster]

Bro just a suggestion, why not get this from me and Alvy? It will simplify your kalk additions ALOT! Check the thread below.

http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?...?showtopic=2776

[Air]

so if my evaporation rate is high? 1 drop per 2 second?

if my evaporation rate is low? 1 drop per second?

????

[FuEl]

Depends on the conc of your kalk. Eg..if it is 1/100 the strength of conc. kalk you could just pour it in.

If it is 100% conc kalk...you might want to drip it very slowly..Maybe 1 drop per 2 secs? Depends on the size of your tank too...Bigger tanks can accomodate a faster drip rate.

[Air]

Can just get hold of those lime water we used in Sec sch days n start dripping?

[FuEl]

Can just get hold of those lime water we used in Sec sch days n start dripping?

Limewater is kalk. Kalk is limewater...the same thing...just that kalk is the powder form..you will have to dissolve it in water to form limewater.

Most people use fresh limewater...those that have been exposed to air might have a white precipitate (calcium carbonate or bicarbonate? can't remember..)