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Kalkwasser via dosing pump

Previously for my 20g tank, ,I've been using kalkwasser in the ATO. Now that I have a 70g I plan to switch to 2 part, but in the meantime I wanted to try using up the rest of my kalk. I didnt want to use the ATO this time around, would prefer to try using an aqualifter and a timer/smart plug. However, I'm having trouble finding definitive info on how to plan this out. Its always been said that too much kalk added at too fast a rate will spike ph and be detrimental to the tank. But then what is the tolerance? How much can I dose at a single time and how far apart should the doses be? I found some examples in the forums but seems anecdotal. Seems like there should be a comprehensive way to calculate this. Any info would be helpful.
 
Somewhat curious how much kalkwasser you have on hand to make this a worthwhile endeavor...

Calculator linked here based on how much alk you expect to need daily. I'd split it up as much as possible (1 min every hour vs 5 minutes 3 times a day)
 
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