Kalk mixing how much

[bckane]

Getting ready to setup a Kalk reactor running with my 29gal topoff water.....this will be running reactor to my sump....on a doser from my 29gal to the reactor to the sump.......Question is how much Kalk should I put in the reactor.? 1cup 2-3-4?

BTW Main tank 75gal, 40gal sump 29gal topoff water
Brian

[bertoni]

If the reactor water source is limited to 29g, you could just add 60 tsp = 20 tbsp = 1 1/4 cup. That'll be saturation plus a bit.

[bckane]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8362596#post8362596 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bertoni
If the reactor water source is limited to 29g, you could just add 60 tsp = 20 tbsp = 1 1/4 cup. That'll be saturation plus a bit.

Is there some sort of formula to find out how much to add
Yes I have a 29 gal topoff tank and a ReefTek Nilsen Reactors

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

The amount of lime to add is based on the reactor design. At saturation you will only be able to dissolve a maximum of 2 level teaspoons per gallon of fresh water. Many reactors do not reach saturation if they are only mixed a couple of times a day.

[bckane]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8363247#post8363247 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Randy Holmes-Farley
The amount of lime to add is based on the reactor design. At saturation you will only be able to dissolve a maximum of 2 level teaspoons per gallon of fresh water. Many reactors do not reach saturation if they are only mixed a couple of times a day.
Thanks Randy
Brian

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

You're welcome

Good luck. :)