Kalk dosing in ATO

[muz_z]

Might try using a hose beneath the water level instead of just pouring in


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[muz_z]

Well just about concerned about the colour of of the Kalk in my ato reservoir still
It is very whiteish to the point I can't see the pump in the container
It's glass and only small only holds about 4 gallons
Shouldn't it settle on the bottom? It seems to be suspended in the water


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[muz_z]

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[outy]

It is very whiteish to the point I can't see the pump in the container

Normal

 

[bertoni]

I agree. That's typical for Kalk.

 

[muz_z]

Ok great thanks
Would it be better to get a more sealed unit than a glass tank for the ato?
Would that have less impact of Co2 being absorbed by the kalk?


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[bertoni]

If the Kalk isn't stirred, it'll last for weeks if loosely covered. I might add a bit of a cover, but not a tight one. Here's more data:

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-05/rhf/feature/index.htm

 

[Frogmanx82]

I laid some plastic bubble wrap cut to fit in my kalk container on the surface. It definitely cut down the precipitate formation. I have a lid but air gets sucked in of course as the kalk is dispensed. This way the "lid" floats with the level. I would think this would be a common practice but I haven't seen it mentioned.

 

[muz_z]

Good idea thanks might give it a try
I think I buggered up by just pouring it in


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[bertoni]

The floating cover should work well.

 

[Frogmanx82]

I have a question on the subject. Should the drip line be above the water line or below? Are there issues with either way? I have a peristaltic pump so not worried about backflow.

 

[bertoni]

The line should end above the water line. I think it'll tend to clog too much if it's in the water, but I might be wrong.