Kalk Effects on Alk/Calc

[esolo16]

Hi all,

I would like to use Kalk as a way to replenish Alk and Calc in my new tank, which I have never used before. I do not want to put it in my ATO since evaporation will be different from time to time and would like to have a little more control over how much I am dosing. So, I am debating using a dosing pump and adjusting that according. So my question is, is there a formula to calculate how much too add to my tank?

Using my old system as an example, I had about 14 gallons of total water volume and used about 1 dkh of alk daily. How much of a fully diluted kalk solution would I add over the course of the day to compensate?

Sorry if this question has been asked before, but I am having trouble finding an answer.

Thanks,
Eric

 

[dragon99]

This is what your looking for:
https://www.hamzasreef.com/Contents/Calculators/KalkContribution.php

You will have to work it backwards a little by guessing at your rate of addition (gal per day/hour) until you find the rate that matches your ALK demand.

 

[esolo16]

That is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!