I started 2 weeks ago doseing with the 2 part solution of C-Balance. when I started 2 weeks ago doseing 15 ML of each part my calc. was 320 and my alk was 6 DKH. Now after doseing for 14 days my calc. is 340 and alk is 7 DKH so I am going to up my doses to 20 ML a day. I would also like to start dripping kalk, but what is the best kalk mix out there? I tryed to find some of the pickling lime at the suppermarket, but it is a seasonal item and they only carry it in the late summer. What are your product suggestion for proper calc and alk management?
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Limewater is what I use, but there are many suitable methods. You can buy pickling lime online at www.mrswages.com . I don't think there is a "best" brand of calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide to make kalkwasser/limewater, but I wouldn't use an agricultural grade.
These articles may be useful:
How to Select a Calcium and Alkalinity Supplementation Scheme
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/chem.htm
An Improved Do-it-Yourself Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php
What Your Grandmother Never Told You About Lime
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-01/rhf/index.htm
These articles may be useful:
How to Select a Calcium and Alkalinity Supplementation Scheme
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/chem.htm
An Improved Do-it-Yourself Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php
What Your Grandmother Never Told You About Lime
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-01/rhf/index.htm
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Get the kalk going, balance then later with C-balance. Kalk is much cheaper and you won't be able to add a little of this or a little of that as you can with the C-balance. 
Should I use c-balance to correct and raise my calc. and alk then stop useing c-balance and only maintain with kalk. or should i contiunue to use both?
Either or both are fine methods. I use limewater alone.
Either or both are fine methods. I use limewater alone.
It needs to be added slowly to replace evaporated water.
This article has details:
What Your Grandmother Never Told You About Lime
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-01/rhf/index.htm
This article has details:
What Your Grandmother Never Told You About Lime
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-01/rhf/index.htm
