calc and alk

[buddy08]

whats the best way to keep these at a stable level? i would like to keep my calc around 440-480 and my alk around 9-10 dkh. is there anything i should be dosing or maybe a reactor of some sort to keep these in check? i havent tested my levels in a few weeks but im sure its well below what i want them to be.

 

[Northstar24]

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Look at the section on Two Part Dosing

 

[fastrd400]

Yup, this is what I use. Two Part Calcium and Alkalinity Total Package (Large) - English

 

[buddy08]

how often do you add supplements? or do you use a dosing pump?

 

[Northstar24]

You can use a dosing pump, or add the supplements yourself. The idea is through a little bit of trial and error, you find out exactly how much Cal and Alk your tank uses, and you then dose that much each day, this keeps the levels in your tank stable and everyone in the tank happy

 

[fastrd400]

I dose about every other day. I don't use a dosing pump. I have been trying to figure out exactly how much Cal and Mag I need to pour into my top off water. Once I get that figured the ATO will dose as it tops off. Though I suspect that as the temps start to cool, the ATO will not be working as much so it may be a mute point.