P pinoybruin Member Oct 11, 2015 #1 Joined Feb 7, 2013 Messages 419 Likes 7 Points 18 Location Granada Hills Oct 11, 2015 #1 Hi guys I'm about to start dosing kalk. Just wondering if there is any particular brand recommended? Where do you buy yours from especially for those that are budget conscious?
Hi guys I'm about to start dosing kalk. Just wondering if there is any particular brand recommended? Where do you buy yours from especially for those that are budget conscious?
rayray Member Oct 11, 2015 #2 Joined Jan 24, 2011 Messages 2,682 Likes 41 Points 48 Location . Oct 11, 2015 #2 Ime BRS bulk kalk, avoid taxes & find a way to avoid shipping costs Maybe cheaper is food grade pickling lime.
Ime BRS bulk kalk, avoid taxes & find a way to avoid shipping costs Maybe cheaper is food grade pickling lime.
J Jerry Williams Member Oct 11, 2015 #3 Joined Sep 11, 2013 Messages 1,044 Likes 169 Points 63 Location Claremont,CA. city of trees and PHD's Oct 11, 2015 #3 google 'calcium hydroxide' and get what you can afford. That is all it is.
rayray Member Oct 12, 2015 #4 Joined Jan 24, 2011 Messages 2,682 Likes 41 Points 48 Location . Oct 12, 2015 #4 Jerry Williams said: google 'calcium hydroxide' and get what you can afford. That is all it is. Click to expand... Yes, big bags of that at most big plant nurseries in Granada Hills. Agra grade kalk...yum
Jerry Williams said: google 'calcium hydroxide' and get what you can afford. That is all it is. Click to expand... Yes, big bags of that at most big plant nurseries in Granada Hills. Agra grade kalk...yum
J janiners305 Member Oct 12, 2015 #5 Joined Jul 17, 2013 Messages 3,451 Likes 28 Points 38 Location Glendora Oct 12, 2015 #5 I use esv it has a lot of really good trace elements and since i have been using my sps are coloring up nicely and the growth is outta this world Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
I use esv it has a lot of really good trace elements and since i have been using my sps are coloring up nicely and the growth is outta this world Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
J Jerry Williams Member Oct 12, 2015 #6 Joined Sep 11, 2013 Messages 1,044 Likes 169 Points 63 Location Claremont,CA. city of trees and PHD's Oct 12, 2015 #6 ESV is not kalkawasser ( Calcium Hydroxide). As you know its a two part buffer, just to be clear.
J janiners305 Member Oct 12, 2015 #7 Joined Jul 17, 2013 Messages 3,451 Likes 28 Points 38 Location Glendora Oct 12, 2015 #7 Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
J janiners305 Member Oct 12, 2015 #8 Joined Jul 17, 2013 Messages 3,451 Likes 28 Points 38 Location Glendora Oct 12, 2015 #8 Kalkwasser powder Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
J janiners305 Member Oct 12, 2015 #9 Joined Jul 17, 2013 Messages 3,451 Likes 28 Points 38 Location Glendora Oct 12, 2015 #9 Maintains alk ph and calcium also has other trace elements Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
Zoarder Member 2020 Philanthropist Supporter 2020 POTM Oct 12, 2015 #10 Joined Apr 26, 2013 Messages 10,643 Likes 49 Points 48 Location Los Angeles Oct 12, 2015 #10 janiners305 said: Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Click to expand... boom! someone got schooled... lol jk hmmm have to look into this. Didn't know ESV made it.
janiners305 said: Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Click to expand... boom! someone got schooled... lol jk hmmm have to look into this. Didn't know ESV made it.
J janiners305 Member Oct 12, 2015 #11 Joined Jul 17, 2013 Messages 3,451 Likes 28 Points 38 Location Glendora Oct 12, 2015 #11 Zoarder said: boom! someone got schooled... lol jk hmmm have to look into this. Didn't know ESV made it. Click to expand... I was gonna keep it a secret but meh thought id help someone thats needed a good kalk powder Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
Zoarder said: boom! someone got schooled... lol jk hmmm have to look into this. Didn't know ESV made it. Click to expand... I was gonna keep it a secret but meh thought id help someone thats needed a good kalk powder Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
P pinoybruin Member Oct 12, 2015 #12 Joined Feb 7, 2013 Messages 419 Likes 7 Points 18 Location Granada Hills Oct 12, 2015 #12 Wow thanks for all the feedback. Got to try this stuff for myself!
rayray Member Oct 12, 2015 #13 Joined Jan 24, 2011 Messages 2,682 Likes 41 Points 48 Location . Oct 12, 2015 #13 pinoybruin said: Wow thanks for all the feedback. Got to try this stuff for myself! Click to expand... Sheesh, put a picture of nice coral on cheap NaOH and it sells itself... You should look into a closed kalk stirrer reactor and add vinegar to really supersaturate & automate the whole process.
pinoybruin said: Wow thanks for all the feedback. Got to try this stuff for myself! Click to expand... Sheesh, put a picture of nice coral on cheap NaOH and it sells itself... You should look into a closed kalk stirrer reactor and add vinegar to really supersaturate & automate the whole process.
J Jerry Williams Member Oct 12, 2015 #14 Joined Sep 11, 2013 Messages 1,044 Likes 169 Points 63 Location Claremont,CA. city of trees and PHD's Oct 12, 2015 #14 Zoarder said: boom! someone got schooled... lol jk hmmm have to look into this. Didn't know ESV made it. Click to expand... I didn't either. Thanks for the info. I won't use it and thanks for the update.
Zoarder said: boom! someone got schooled... lol jk hmmm have to look into this. Didn't know ESV made it. Click to expand... I didn't either. Thanks for the info. I won't use it and thanks for the update.
J janiners305 Member Oct 12, 2015 #15 Joined Jul 17, 2013 Messages 3,451 Likes 28 Points 38 Location Glendora Oct 12, 2015 #15 rayray said: Sheesh, put a picture of nice coral on cheap NaOH and it sells itself... You should look into a closed kalk stirrer reactor and add vinegar to really supersaturate & automate the whole process. Click to expand... Yea i use a kalk stirrir and it works great my alk is solid Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
rayray said: Sheesh, put a picture of nice coral on cheap NaOH and it sells itself... You should look into a closed kalk stirrer reactor and add vinegar to really supersaturate & automate the whole process. Click to expand... Yea i use a kalk stirrir and it works great my alk is solid Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
J janiners305 Member Oct 12, 2015 #16 Joined Jul 17, 2013 Messages 3,451 Likes 28 Points 38 Location Glendora Oct 12, 2015 #16 Better than the 200ml i was dosing of 2 part and its cheaper Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
BeanMachine 2 Supporter Oct 12, 2015 #17 Joined Mar 2, 2010 Messages 20,830 Likes 1,005 Points 113 Location Orange, CA Oct 12, 2015 #17 On a system with lots of corals, the kalkwasser alone wont keep up with the alk and cal demand.
BeanMachine 2 Supporter Oct 12, 2015 #18 Joined Mar 2, 2010 Messages 20,830 Likes 1,005 Points 113 Location Orange, CA Oct 12, 2015 #18 janiners305 said: Better than the 200ml i was dosing of 2 part and its cheaper Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Click to expand... 200 mls each?
janiners305 said: Better than the 200ml i was dosing of 2 part and its cheaper Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Click to expand... 200 mls each?
J janiners305 Member Oct 12, 2015 #19 Joined Jul 17, 2013 Messages 3,451 Likes 28 Points 38 Location Glendora Oct 12, 2015 #19 BeanMachine said: 200 mls each? Click to expand... Yup im dosing 10 ml alk and rest kalkwasser and its keepin me at 9 on alk Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
BeanMachine said: 200 mls each? Click to expand... Yup im dosing 10 ml alk and rest kalkwasser and its keepin me at 9 on alk Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
BeanMachine 2 Supporter Oct 12, 2015 #20 Joined Mar 2, 2010 Messages 20,830 Likes 1,005 Points 113 Location Orange, CA Oct 12, 2015 #20 janiners305 said: Yup im dosing 10 ml alk and rest kalkwasser and its keepin me at 9 on alk Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Click to expand... Were you using BRS 2 part supplements by chance?
janiners305 said: Yup im dosing 10 ml alk and rest kalkwasser and its keepin me at 9 on alk Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Click to expand... Were you using BRS 2 part supplements by chance?
