How do I get my calcium up and how do I test it?

[pacopetty]

I just bought a jug of Kent Marine Kalkwasser and 2 gallons of
B-ionic calcium.
I need to know how to dose my tank.
I need a good calcium test kit.
Recommendations please!
Andy

 

[seaham358]

salafert makes a good kit , you should get the alkilinity and calcium kits.
I use the B-ionic 2 part system, cal and alk add them both every day to keep levels up. Not sure if you should add both kalk and b-ionic

 

[giraffemaster]

If you plan on using calcium supplements and dripping Kalkwasser I suggest you get a pH meter from Pinpoint. I have used Seachem Reef Kalwasser for 3 years and have not had a problem.

 

[flydan]

Hey,
Not to be a jerk or anything, but doesn't the stuff come with directions?:notsure:
Dan'l

 

[beaslbob]

Originally posted by pacopetty
I just bought a jug of Kent Marine Kalkwasser and 2 gallons of
B-ionic calcium.
I need to know how to dose my tank.
I need a good calcium test kit.
Recommendations please!
Andy
Andy: before you do anything I highly reccomend you test first. No need to add stuff when it is not needed.

 

[bang guy]

Originally posted by beaslbob
Andy: before you do anything I highly reccomend you test first. No need to add stuff when it is not needed.
Ditto!
I also second the Salifert kits for Calcium and MORE importantly Alkalinity.