Ratio

[ontheedged]

I'm going to start using lime water for my top off with a pump. My question is how do I know what ratio of lime:water to mix?
Thanks

 

[bertoni]

You could start with a solution of 1 tsp per gallon, and see how it goes. Adding vinegar can help reduce any pH spike. This article might help:

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

If the tank's pH is fine as is, I'd probably add the vinegar (3 tsp per gallon) and see how that goes, and work from there. My tanks run at a fine pH with that lime:vinegar ratio.

 

[ontheedged]

Thanks for the great info. I did read that article but you're tsp per gallon helps alot. Thanks again.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

You can go up to about 2 level teaspoons max if you need to. Gauge the need by alkalinity, making sure the pH does not get too high (not above pH 8.5, if possible).