Kalkwasser

cpballer · 01/16/2018, 10:13 AM

Im dosing kalkwasser via ato. Do i throw away the cloudy part that settles on the bottom of ato container when its empty? Or can i just add fresh rodi water with it and add some kalkwasser again? Also how do i search on here the topics i have started? Thank u.

outy · 01/16/2018, 06:26 PM

yes add fresh, the stuff at bottom just has not dissolved yet

Daddi0 · 01/16/2018, 07:03 PM

Allow the cloud to settle in the ATO container for a bit before it is pumped to the DT. Also, never allow the pump to suck the crud in the bottom of the ATO container.
If you ever decide to carbon dose vinegar (to keep PH in check) you can mix the kalk with the vinegar and add the mixed solution to your RODI. This allows the kalk to fully dissolve with little to no cloudiness.
Cheers! Mark

cpballer · 01/17/2018, 07:35 PM

So i dont throw out the cloudy water before adding fresh rodi water amd new kalk. I only put 1 tsp for the 5 gallon and there still seems to be stuff settling to the bottom. Any kind of vinegar works?

nereefpat · 01/17/2018, 08:23 PM

Impurities also precipitate and settle to the bottom. Could be what you are seeing.

cpballer · 01/17/2018, 09:05 PM

My question is do i throw out the cloudy water when my ato container is empty or do i just add fresh rodi water and new kalk?

nereefpat · 01/17/2018, 09:35 PM

Just keep adding more water and kalk. Dump out the sludge after it piles up too high. You don't have to clean your kalk reservoir every time

Daddi0 · 01/17/2018, 09:40 PM

Throw it out every couple of months or when it turns colors.
Here is how I do it with vinegar:
I add 120ml of white vinegar (standard 5% -like you get at the grocery) to a glass beaker (or cup). I slowly add Kalk to the vinegar and stir well. I then pour the beaker into 2 gallons of R/O and stir. Then I pour this into my ATO reservoir. I have little to no solids in my ATO. When you mix the Kalk and vinegar together you get a complete chemical reaction and the Kalk fully disolves. You should understand carbon dosing and any issues prior to starting vinegar.
Cheers! Mark

Xxero · 01/18/2018, 08:09 AM

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01/16/2018, 10:13 AM	#1
cpballer Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 54	Kalkwasser Im dosing kalkwasser via ato. Do i throw away the cloudy part that settles on the bottom of ato container when its empty? Or can i just add fresh rodi water with it and add some kalkwasser again? Also how do i search on here the topics i have started? Thank u.

01/16/2018, 07:03 PM	#3
Daddi0 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Redwood City Posts: 1,354	Allow the cloud to settle in the ATO container for a bit before it is pumped to the DT. Also, never allow the pump to suck the crud in the bottom of the ATO container. If you ever decide to carbon dose vinegar (to keep PH in check) you can mix the kalk with the vinegar and add the mixed solution to your RODI. This allows the kalk to fully dissolve with little to no cloudiness. Cheers! Mark __________________ 2x 65g displays with a 30g cryptic refugium and 30g sump - 55g reef 30g Bio-cube reef - I.M. 30g reef - 45g freshwater

01/17/2018, 08:23 PM	#5
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	Impurities also precipitate and settle to the bottom. Could be what you are seeing. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

01/17/2018, 09:35 PM	#7
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	Just keep adding more water and kalk. Dump out the sludge after it piles up too high. You don't have to clean your kalk reservoir every time __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

01/17/2018, 09:40 PM	#8
Daddi0 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Redwood City Posts: 1,354	Throw it out every couple of months or when it turns colors. Here is how I do it with vinegar: I add 120ml of white vinegar (standard 5% -like you get at the grocery) to a glass beaker (or cup). I slowly add Kalk to the vinegar and stir well. I then pour the beaker into 2 gallons of R/O and stir. Then I pour this into my ATO reservoir. I have little to no solids in my ATO. When you mix the Kalk and vinegar together you get a complete chemical reaction and the Kalk fully disolves. You should understand carbon dosing and any issues prior to starting vinegar. Cheers! Mark __________________ 2x 65g displays with a 30g cryptic refugium and 30g sump - 55g reef 30g Bio-cube reef - I.M. 30g reef - 45g freshwater

01/16/2018, 06:26 PM	#2
outy Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: auburn CA Posts: 4,021	yes add fresh, the stuff at bottom just has not dissolved yet

01/17/2018, 07:35 PM	#4
cpballer Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 54	So i dont throw out the cloudy water before adding fresh rodi water amd new kalk. I only put 1 tsp for the 5 gallon and there still seems to be stuff settling to the bottom. Any kind of vinegar works?

01/17/2018, 09:05 PM	#6
cpballer Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 54	My question is do i throw out the cloudy water when my ato container is empty or do i just add fresh rodi water and new kalk?