I wanted to start a thread with some basic information about Kalkwasser / Limewater. I know absolutely nothing about it and have quoted information that was shared in another thread.
Please note that there are several ways to dose kalkwasser and I recommend (opinions of mine are all based on nothing, they are just my opinions-I recommend reading and researching to formulate your own) looking into which option you feel will work best for you, your tank and your schedule.
Not exactly pertaining to kalk but a great calculator:
http://reef.diesyst.com/chemcalc/chemcalc.html
Good read: (not claiming it to be the gospel but its definately worth the 10 minutes to read)
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-01/rhf/index.php
Good read about what to dose
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php
Good reads here discussing calcium and alk (links do not relate specifically to Kalkwasser but are good to read while researching)
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002/11/chemistry
Great quotes to keep in mind before dosing ANYTHING:
"Stability is key with this hobby"
"Slow and steady changes are best in this hobby"
"Don't dose it if you don't test for it."
"Different strokes for different folks......
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Basic information:
Kalkwasser / Limewater are the same thing.
Kalkwasser needs to be mixed with freshwater as saltwater will not dissolve calcium.
Kalkwasser dosing is really not meant to boost your calcium but more maintain it.
Kalkwasser dosing will generally not be able to meet the needs of a full blown sps system.
Kalkwasser increases alkalinity, calcium, ph and can also lower magnesium
Thats all I have for now. I'm gonna try it. I'll try to update this thread with my totally opinionated, based soley on what I see with my old eyes results.
Again, I claim to know absolutely nothing about this or many other subjects including, but not limited to, financial statements, painting or Yu-Gi-Oh.
I encourage others to share THEIR OWN PERSONAL experiences on what has worked and not worked regarding Kalkwasser / Limewater dosing and dosing equipment.
Note: I will watch this thread and remove posts that I FEEL are not constructive.
I thank those of you that contributed some information that I have borrowed to put in this thread.. I do not claim any of these quotes as mine, nor do I say that I abide by them all.
Thank you in advance for keeping this thread informative and educational to all.
Please note that there are several ways to dose kalkwasser and I recommend (opinions of mine are all based on nothing, they are just my opinions-I recommend reading and researching to formulate your own) looking into which option you feel will work best for you, your tank and your schedule.
Not exactly pertaining to kalk but a great calculator:
http://reef.diesyst.com/chemcalc/chemcalc.html
Good read: (not claiming it to be the gospel but its definately worth the 10 minutes to read)
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-01/rhf/index.php
Good read about what to dose
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php
Good reads here discussing calcium and alk (links do not relate specifically to Kalkwasser but are good to read while researching)
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002/11/chemistry
Great quotes to keep in mind before dosing ANYTHING:
"Stability is key with this hobby"
"Slow and steady changes are best in this hobby"
"Don't dose it if you don't test for it."
"Different strokes for different folks......
Basic information:
Kalkwasser / Limewater are the same thing.
Kalkwasser needs to be mixed with freshwater as saltwater will not dissolve calcium.
Kalkwasser dosing is really not meant to boost your calcium but more maintain it.
Kalkwasser dosing will generally not be able to meet the needs of a full blown sps system.
Kalkwasser increases alkalinity, calcium, ph and can also lower magnesium
Thats all I have for now. I'm gonna try it. I'll try to update this thread with my totally opinionated, based soley on what I see with my old eyes results.
Again, I claim to know absolutely nothing about this or many other subjects including, but not limited to, financial statements, painting or Yu-Gi-Oh.
I encourage others to share THEIR OWN PERSONAL experiences on what has worked and not worked regarding Kalkwasser / Limewater dosing and dosing equipment.
Note: I will watch this thread and remove posts that I FEEL are not constructive.
I thank those of you that contributed some information that I have borrowed to put in this thread.. I do not claim any of these quotes as mine, nor do I say that I abide by them all.
Thank you in advance for keeping this thread informative and educational to all.
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