Using Kalkwasser with BRS Dosing Pump

[oseymour]

Does anything think it's possible to dose Kalk with a BRS 1.1ml dosing pump?

In a 10 gallon nano, I was using a small amount of kalk in the ATO water. Now that the weather is getting warmer and I'll have to use a fan to cool the tank, the evaporation rate will change which will affect the amount of kalk dosed. I prefer to use a dosing pump and control the amount of kalk that is dosed per week.

 

[xtrattitude4u]

Cant you dilute it with RODI water until the tank is getting the same amount as before?

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[A sea K]

For a 10 gal it should work fine. On an 80 gal, not so much. I tried using the 1.1 ml pump on a timer but it just couldnt keep up with the demand from my 80 so I switched to an aqualifter pump.
With the 10gal I'm sure it wont be too much problem dialing it in.

 

[oseymour]

I've been doing it for a month now and it seems to be working fine. I made a dosing container that is sealed and I make what is used in a month.

 

[A sea K]

Using a doser for a small tank is a good idea from a stability standpoint. No need to worry about fluctuations in evaporation, once you have the demand rate dialed in your levels should remain rock steady.