Using dos neptune for kalkwasser

[Natemeister]

Hello everyone,

i have 120 gallon DT sump roughly 30gallons with lps and few sps.

im having a ph of 7.8 i want to boost it using neptune dos but i dont know how to configure using dos and how much ml/day i need. Im new in using apex systems didnt installed yet my dos dosing pumps

the rest of my parameters ill attach a screenshot just kindly refer to the picture.

thanks best regards

 

[blaxsun]

As soon as you plug your DOS into your Apex system (AquaBUS or 1LINK) you'll get the alert that a new module is ready to add as a tile (I have mine configured for alkalinity and magnesium).

To configure the DOS schedule you click on the Outlet icon, select which DOS head you want and then you can set a schedule as desired.

 

[Natemeister]

Thanks for the info! Ill just need to figure out how much kalkwasser i need to use.

 

[Johra]

I have the same set up, using a K1 Kalk Reactor. I just monitored the Apex levels and started small at around 5ML each addition, then upgraded the amount when I was seeing a slight decline. I own a Waterbox 220.6, almost the same size.

 

[DrMMI]

Once you figure out your alk consumption, you can use this as a starting point and titrate from there

Reef Chemistry Calculator

 

[Breadman03]

The calculator and test results will guide you. Test often particularly when making changes, and clean your dosing line tips regularly.

 

[DrMMI]

Also, I found that cutting the lines at 45 degree angles, make sure they stay above the water level, and adding a pump to mix the water underneath the line all helps prevent precipitation from building up on the ends of the line and in the sump.