Kalcwasser vs filtered water + calcium

[h153]

Hi All:

I've been reading about the benifits of dripping in kalcwasser...does
anyone know if that is the same as dripping in liquid calcium mixed
with filtered tap water?

Thanks!

[Dr4g0nf1y]

I don't belive so. Kalkwasser has other elements in it rather than Calcium.
It also has a PH of about 12 from what I remember. If you're looking for
something cheaper than Kalk to use, look for food grade pickling lime in
your grocery store. It's the same as Kalk.


"h153" > wrote in message
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> Hi All:
>
> I've been reading about the benifits of dripping in kalcwasser...does
> anyone know if that is the same as dripping in liquid calcium mixed
> with filtered tap water?
>
> Thanks!
>

[Billy]

"Dr4g0nf1y" > wrote in message
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|I don't belive so. Kalkwasser has other elements in it rather than
Calcium.
| It also has a PH of about 12 from what I remember.

Kent kalk is pure calcium hydroxide, reportedly, just marked up to
fleece reefers <g>. I've heard stories of the kalk being more stable
than the picking lime, the latter causing ph issues. However, I use
the pickling lime, and haven't had a single ph-related problem. YMMV.