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limewater
calcium
calcium hydroxide
 

 
Definition:
    kalk·was·ser Chemical Solution > Made from calcium hydroxide mixed with water, it is a strong calcium solution added to reef systems. Also referred to as limewater.
     

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    Saltwater Aquariums Maintenance Care - About Calcium aka Limewater and Kalkwasser
    About Calcium - aka Limewater and Kalkwasser - mixing - adding - dosing - how to measure carbonate calcium dKH or KH hardness - other related chemistry factors about using this required reef tank additive.

    Saltwater Aquarium Automatic Dosers
    Regular kalkwasser dosing of your saltwater reef aquarium is important to the health of your corals and other invertebrates. Using automatic kalkwasser dosers is an easy and convenient way to make sure that your calcium levels remain at the proper level.

     
     
     

     

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