kalkwasser slurry

[BryanBusza]

I have searched this site for specific information for Kalk slurry and can not find anything.

Can anyone provide with me details on how to mix and administer a kalkwasser slurry? I have read much about them -- generally speaking. But nothing about specifics -- just references to a book.

I know that you need to determine your calcium consumption.
And I know you don't want to inpact ph more than .2.

That I shouldn't have a problem with.

I just want instructions/steps on the the safest way to mix and administer.

Secondly, what is the rick of using this methods other than ph shock which wont be an issue for me because I'll be vigilant.


Thanks.

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

I discuss all aspects of dosing lime (including as a slurry) in this months reefkeeping.com article:

What Your Grandmother Never Told You About Lime
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-01/rhf/index.htm

In short, the risks include excessive pH rise, more dellivery of impurities, and concerns about solid lime particles getting to organisms that may ingest them.