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Using kalk isn't going to do much to elevate your Ca and Alk, with the numbers you've posted, you have some room to grow. I'd start it right away @ 1 tsp. per gallon of RO/DI, and ultimately go to 2 tsp./gal., the delivery method is up to you either dosing pumps, ATO or gravity drip. As long as...
Bacteria activity can cause an increase in CO2, which in turn will decrease your pH. This is one of the reasons it's a good idea to connect the effluent of the reactor directly to your skimmer, the other of course is to more directly skim out the excess bacteria, and related N's and P's. Using...
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Does your container have a lid on it? I use/d both BRS and Mrs. Wages without the problems you're describing. My experience with the with the two, is that BRS is a lab grade, and Mrs. Wages is a food grade, and it seems to leave less sediment in the bottom of my container. Other than that...