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Donkey06
02/02/2006, 02:39 PM
do I need a kalk reactor if I have a calcium reator ?
quiksilver
02/02/2006, 02:43 PM
They do very different things. What are your levels? Do you have a skimmer?
Donkey06
02/02/2006, 02:47 PM
yes I have skimmer
squirmy
02/02/2006, 02:47 PM
please tell us of these "very different things".
Donkey06
02/02/2006, 02:48 PM
sorry levels of what calcium is 440
Donkey06
02/02/2006, 02:50 PM
very different things?
quiksilver
02/03/2006, 09:51 AM
Jackass,

I think they pretty much answered your question in your other thread (http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=767027&highlight=kalk+reactor+vs+calcium+reactor). A kalk reactor is often used in combination with a calcium reactor in order to raise your PH back to normal levels as a calcium reactor can drive it down. It's all about balance. I'd say if you have a calcium reactor which really can increase coral growth and your PH is between 8.1-8.3ish than you don't need kalkwasser.

Many people use kalkwasser for topoff water. You don't necessarily even need a reactor to add kalk to your tank. You can mix a little at a time and dose it. Pickling lime just settles very quickly so give it some love and stir it alot.

Hope this helps.