My first kalk ?

[Faisal1976us]

Hi ,,, today i bring my first kalk reactor for my 80 g reef tank , i connect it with top off system .

my QUESTION is :

1- is kent marine kalk good produt or you have better one ?
2 - How can i calculate the dose ?
3- is it must be work 24 hours or run at specific time ?

 

[downhillbiker]

i use a generic pickeling lime. it is much cheaper and just as good. but kent is fine. kalk is kalk.

i mix my kalk and add it right away, but dont use auto topoff. but it shouldnt be left a long time or it will lose effectiveness.

 

[Gtstricky]

A lot of people use Mrs Wages pickling lime. I found it at Walmart this weekend. Look for the section that has canning supplies. Usually near the pots and pans. I think it was around $3 for a $16 oz can.

Good read: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-01/rhf/index.php

 

[Electrobes]

Whoops he posted twice..

 

[downhillbiker]

i use mrs wages and i think we got 15lb bags for 7.50 a bag. a local reefer found the deal and bought 20 bags and we all bought from him.