kalkwasser dosing

Average Parameters & Equipment Temp.......76.5-77.5F Salinity.......1.0255 SG NO3-API.......10-20 ppm range PO4-Hanna.......0.17 ppm pH.......7.50-7.68 observed range Alk-Hanna.......10.6 dKH KH-Salifert.......10.4 dKH Calcium-API.......out-of-range / 580-600ppm (29-30 drops of API reagent 2)...

Hey everyone, So I've recently noticed that my Alk was somewhat on the low side (~7.4) , my Cal being ~ 410ish and Mag ~ 1400, pHwas inherently low so I decided my course of action was to use Bicarbonated water to raise my ALK and pH to ~9 dKH. I've since then been able to get it to my...

So I'm using a classic Apex system with an EB 8 and a BRS doser 1.1 ml. I slowly add kalk throughout the day and it's at a constant rate every hour. At night the tank will drop in PH even though I'm dosing kalk. So far Ive got my PH up to 8.2 and it will drop down to about 7.98 when the lights...

Hi Everyone, Im pretty new to reefing (9 months) but have had some relative success in a short amount of time with my system, at the same time my alk and Ca consumption has gone up quite a bit - especially since the coralline algae really decided to kick off I bought some kalkwasser the other...