Getting frustrated with doing kalkwasser in ATO

[Cherie cook]

So for the last year or so I’ve been doing my calcium replacement using kalk in my ATO...and I keep running into issues with my pH suddenly going up drastically. I now have my Milwaukee pH monitor set so that when the PH hits 8.5 it shuts off the ATO....but I’m thinking there’s got to be a better way. I currently have no room for a dosing system-at least not the ones I’ve seen that require large reservoirs. Is there some other system where I can use two part, or the equivalent, to meet my needs? My tank is an 80 gallon cube with another 10 gallons in the sump...pretty large amount of live rock, octo skimmer rated for 150 gallons, mixed LPS and SPS(beginner with these so not large amounts). Any ideas or advice would be appreciated!

 

[xxkenny90xx]

Maybe try less kalk in the ato? Do you have any reason besides your test results to be concerned (I don't really believe in chasing ph #s)?

 

[Cherie cook]

Maybe try less kalk in the ato? Do you have any reason besides your test results to be concerned (I don't really believe in chasing ph #s)?

I’m pretty sure pH swings are a reason to be concerned...thus my request for ideas for other options.

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Hello.

I dosed kalk for years too. Gave it up. I know you said room is limited by I just put in kamoera x1 doser. The fit in the palm of you hand and the sell a jug that is thin. U can also use Voss water bottles. I like mine so far, definitely way better than kalk.

https://www.marinedepot.com/kamoer-x1-single-dosing-bluetooth-micro-pump

 

[Cherie cook]

Hello.

I dosed kalk for years too. Gave it up. I know you said room is limited by I just put in kamoera x1 doser. The fit in the palm of you hand and the sell a jug that is thin. U can also use Voss water bottles. I like mine so far, definitely way better than kalk.

https://www.marinedepot.com/kamoer-x1-single-dosing-bluetooth-micro-pump

Thank you...checking it out!

 

[biecacka]

2 part by hand until you’re tired of it. Then get some slim reservoirs

Corey

 

[Cherie cook]

2 part by hand until you’re tired of it. Then get some slim reservoirs

Corey

Is there a 2 part that can be dosed just once a day?

 

[eraser2001]

I'm using a kalk reactor and dosing it to my tank to help keep ph, but ph reach to high my apex turn it off. I'm dosing every hour from 4 PM to 10 am, with this dosing my ato doesn't work all day

 

[Cherie cook]

I'm using a kalk reactor and dosing it to my tank to help keep ph, but ph reach to high my apex turn it off. I'm dosing every hour from 4 PM to 10 am, with this dosing my ato doesn't work all day

No apex...unfortunately I’m not that computer savvy. I’d need to do it by hand.

 

[biecacka]

Is there a 2 part that can be dosed just once a day?

To my knowledge any 2 part can be dosed once a day, it’s just not the most ideal usually. I think it really depends on the amount of the dose you applying.

Corey

 

[Hermie]

Is there a way to make your ATO turn on/off more often? lowering the distance between float sensors or something like that?