Kalawasser Questions?

[bui]

First, I searched for an answer but couldn't find one. If the answer has already been posted somewhere, I apologize.

This is my second tank, and I want to use Kalkwasser to maintain my PH, Alkalinity & calcium levels. Unfortunately, I travel often for work and must make a large batch that would last me a week or two.

My question is:

1. Can I make 50 gallons of Kalkwasser lasting 2 to 3 months? Does Kalkwasser degrade or become less potent over time, and are there any other side effects of aged Kalkwasser water? I will try to keep the water as airtight as possible, but there will be a small hole where the tube and electrical cable go through the water container."

2. If I add extra Kalkwasser powder and it sinks to the bottom, can I add more water to use the leftover Kalkwasser at the bottom? I know I'm not supposed to dose the top film, so is there an easy way to remove it before adding additional water?


Thanks

 

[FUNGI]

First, I searched for an answer but couldn't find one. If the answer has already been posted somewhere, I apologize.

This is my second tank, and I want to use Kalkwasser to maintain my PH, Alkalinity & calcium levels. Unfortunately, I travel often for work and must make a large batch that would last me a week or two.

My question is:

1. Can I make 50 gallons of Kalkwasser lasting 2 to 3 months? Does Kalkwasser degrade or become less potent over time, and are there any other side effects of aged Kalkwasser water? I will try to keep the water as airtight as possible, but there will be a small hole where the tube and electrical cable go through the water container."

2. If I add extra Kalkwasser powder and it sinks to the bottom, can I add more water to use the leftover Kalkwasser at the bottom? I know I'm not supposed to dose the top film, so is there an easy way to remove it before adding additional water?


Thanks

Short answer, Yes to all.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I agree. yes to all except the calcium carbonate film on top. Just ignore it. Dosing it causes no harm.

This has more:


What Your Grandmother Never Told You About Lime by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com

The Many Methods for Supplementing Calcium and Alkalinity - REEFEDITION

There is no aspect of reef aquarium chemistry more important than calcium and alkalinity. Many of my previous articles have described various aspects of these systems in detail. In reading those articles, aquarists will note one pervasive theme: that maintaining appropriate levels of each are...

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[bui]

Ignore, saw your link