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Discussion in 'Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Region' started by Kpotter2, Jul 8, 2014.

  1. Jul 8, 2014 #1
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

    Kpotter2 Expert Reefkeeper

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    Anyone have any Kalkwaser handy? I want to add to my ATO to raise my PH up to 8 again. I am in North liberty and trying to get my PH raised up. For reasons I think I have solved, but not sure. It decided to fall to 7.8 and as low as 7.50 according to my PH probe, but I think the probe is getting old so I Re Calibrate it. It is off a bit so needs replaced. Its over a year and a half old. It all happened slowly, but really noticed it after calibration and a water change. I have ordered a new Lab grade PH probe and some 2 part Alk to get me up and going again, but it will not be here tell Friday at the earliest. I was dosing Alk and ran out a week ago. It was on its way up then I ran out. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/sad.gif


    If anyone can help and lives close let me know.





    Thanks


    KP
     
  2. Jul 8, 2014 #2
    mpivit Dubuque

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    I've always used Mrs. Wages pickeling lime from Hy-vee.
     
  3. Jul 8, 2014 #3
    ThyRaven

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    I have almost a 5 gallon bucket full of it. I dont plan to use it anytime soon. Text me if you want it.
     
  4. Jul 9, 2014 #4
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    Yes, works just fine/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif I know WalMart (and many other places that sell canning supplies) carry/stock it. Make sure it's pickling lime though!/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/satisfied.gif



     
  5. Jul 9, 2014 #5
    FishBrain New London

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    Pickeling lime is the exact same thing.
     
  6. Jul 9, 2014 #6
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Ok thanks guys. I think I have located some to get me by for a while. I will look into the pickling lime thing didn't know about that.

    Thanks
    KP
     
  7. Jul 10, 2014 #7
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Kyle I also have a 5g bucket with plenty to spare. Let me know if you need some.
     

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