IceCap Kalkwasser Mixer 101

[@gibbnal]

This is a very nice reactor. I recommend that you increase the size of the output fittings and tubing from 1/4" to 3/8" if your application has a less than vertical drain to the sump. This alleviated the intermittent draining I was experiencing due to my longer drain requirement. Flows freely now at 3.5ml/minute and zero worries about blocking the drain. The addition of a float switch would also be a premium upgrade to guard against the reactor from overflowing with a clogged drain. I would not be without one on my protein skimmer.

[@flipsreef8618]

Just ordered the small one and the X1 pump to check them both out. Looking forward to testing them out!

[@CoralVueTV]

Awesome! Thank you.

[@nmjhd1234]

Flip's Reef update? Any clogging issues?

[@Jommybutler1234]

@@CoralVueTVWhy would use Kalk in an ATO damage a pump? Aren’t most reefers using peristaltic or external pumps for ATO ?

[@JeepinReefer406]

Can I ask? Why is the recommended amount of Kalk to add 8-10 times what Water can hold? Is it to decrease the amount of times you need to add Kalk?

[@CoralVueTV]

Sure thing. A small amount of Kalk goes a long way in an adequate-sized reactor and excessive kalk can cake up and cause issues with the mixer.

[@JeepinReefer406]

@@CoralVueTV So if a gallon is saturated at 8 grams why is the recommended amount of Kalkwasser 90-120g? I'm getting ready to set this up on my Red Sea Reefer 170 I'm just curious about the reasons for certain numbers.

[@Theaquaplex]

How can this work for ALL-IN-ONE systems where the sump is not below the aquarium? I have an IM Fusion 20 with an APS aquarium stand.

[@CoralVueTV]

The reactor top would have to sit above the tank to drain down. Other than that have it drip into your tank's filtration and away from pumps.

[@reggie8566]

Nice product

[@fedeuma]

Do you need a pump to run this reactor? or can you just gravity fed the solution without a pump?

[@CoralVueTV]

Yes, you would require a dosing pump or set it up off of your Auto Top Off (ATO) pump with the reactor inline between your freshwater source and the sump. Hope this helps.

[@Alvarodaycare87]

How often do you add kalkwasser?

[@jeremyrykiel8547]

It depends on the size of the reactor and how much water is pushed through it. I used the smallest model on my 220gal and filled it every other week, more so in the summer due to evaporation.

[@KreefAquariumhobby]

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