water supplements

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by hottielover14, Feb 16, 2004.

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  1. hottielover14

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    i have been told that seacem, lemott are ok brands, but i cnat find them anywhere, but in on line stores
     
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    how often should i dose my kalk. at night or just daytime or all day long. I made my own doser.
     
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    If you have to choose one. Go with night.
    Easier go all day. That's what I do.
     
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    does your pH spike and whats your calcium. do u have a fast drip or a slow one like a drop every 5 secs or about a drop every sec.
     
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    pH will go up if done too fast. I use Kent Marine Kalkwasser.
    Use a slow drip. Really depends on your evaporation rate.
     
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    i'm using kent marine kalk too. Does it keep your calcium high. whats your cal. level.