PH,CA, and ALK control

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Jason McKenzie, Mar 26, 2006.

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  1. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I'm thinking of adding a Kalk reactor to my system. I already have a CA Reactor but was thinking of adding the Kalk to aid in PH control. Further to that I was thinking of adding a controller to my system that would control the CO2 regulator if the PH dropped to much.

    Does this sound like over kill or good sense. Any thoughts?

    Jason
     
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  3. Matt Rogers

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    I can vouch for the controller, it has been huge for me and gives me piece of mind.

    As for the kalk reactor, I suppose that would help. I always like the ones that have a pump to stir the kalk occasionally.

    I am trying Vamp's suggestion of the Marine Sea Salt to control pH. (He got 8.4 with it and ramped it down with the calcium reactor.) I'll let you know how it goes.
     
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    Hey Matt What controller do you have?


     
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    So how is it controlling your PH, By turning on and off your CO2?

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    Yeah with a solenoid. Just need to set when to turn it on and when to turn it off. It's easy.
     
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    cool, I'm thinking of getting a controller like a neptune, Lighthouse or Aquatronica. But can't figure out witch is best

    J