25gal Kalk Reservoir??

[RandoReefer]

I've been getting into adding kalk to my tank to supplement my 2part dosing. (Saves on 2part usage and raises PH).

So far I've been using a small 5gal reservoir via a drip line. This has quickly become too time consuming due to having to refill the reservoir daily, as well as continually adjust my skimmer due to fluctuating sump levels.

My question is, will there be any drawback or issues with turning my 25gal ATO reservoir into a kalk saturated one? It normally takes 1.5wks - 2wks to exhaust the 25gal reservoir.

Will I need to stir every few days, or at all? Will 25gal of Kalkwasser lose saturation over 2wks?

Thanks!!!

 

[sawdonkey]

I use a 25 gallon kalk reservoir on my 250 or so gallon system. I used to do a 5 gallon tank, but like you said, way too much work. I only stir when I first add the kalk. The tank lasts me about a week and a half in the summer and about a week in the winter.

 

[RandoReefer]

Great! Thanks sawdonkey much appreciated to see a pic as well.

 

[sawdonkey]

Great! Thanks sawdonkey much appreciated to see a pic as well.

By the way, I used to gravity feed the kalk, but as you can see with the pic, that doesn't work with this setup. I use the Smart ATO and run the kalk water right through the pump. I doesn't seem to affect the pump at all.

 

[RandoReefer]

I built a eggcrate box for my Tunze Osmolator pump to stand on inside my ATO reservoir so as not to draw up any particulate. Now to calculate how much kalk to mix and whip out a powerhead to stir.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I've been getting into adding kalk to my tank to supplement my 2part dosing. (Saves on 2part usage and raises PH).

So far I've been using a small 5gal reservoir via a drip line. This has quickly become too time consuming due to having to refill the reservoir daily, as well as continually adjust my skimmer due to fluctuating sump levels.

My question is, will there be any drawback or issues with turning my 25gal ATO reservoir into a kalk saturated one? It normally takes 1.5wks - 2wks to exhaust the 25gal reservoir.

Will I need to stir every few days, or at all? Will 25gal of Kalkwasser lose saturation over 2wks?

Thanks!!!

No, it won't loose saturation over a couple of weeks if it is kept closed. Do not stir it.

i make up more than 120 gallons at a time and use it over more than a month.

I show it is stable here:

The Degradation of Limewater in Air - Reefkeeping.com

from it:

Figure 2. The conductivity of the limewater in my dosing reservoir as a function of time.

 

[RandoReefer]

No, it won't loose saturation over a couple of weeks if it is kept closed. Do not stir it.

i make up more than 120 gallons at a time and use it over more than a month.

I show it is stable here:

The Degradation of Limewater in Air - Reefkeeping.com

from it:

Figure 2. The conductivity of the limewater in my dosing reservoir as a function of time.

Your input is always much appreciated, Randy. Thanks for the reading assignment and your input!

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

You're welcome.

Happy Reefing!