Simplify & automate the addition of calcium hydroxide with the IceCap Kalk Mixer!
The IceCap Kalk Mixer is a dedicated reactor for mixing calcium hydroxide (Kalkwasser) solution to ensure maximum concentration with each dose to your aquarium and eliminates the need for frequent manual mixing.
A clever magnetic mixer means no more pesky powerheads to clean and replace frequently. The intelligent design makes maintenance a breeze, and the slim profile allows for easy placement under your tank and integration with your existing ATO system.
Available in 3 Sizes:
Small - Ideal for Aquariums up to 100gal
Footprint: 5.7" x 5.7" | Body Diameter: 5" | Height: 25" | Holding Capacity: ~1gal
Medium- Ideal for Aquariums up to 200gal
Footprint: 7" x 7" | Body Diameter: 6" | Height: 25" | Holding Capacity: ~2gal
Large - Ideal for Aquariums up to 300gal
Footprint: 9" x 9" | Body Diameter: 8" | Height: 25" | Holding Capacity: ~3gal
Features
- Adjustable speed magnetic mixer
- Solid PVC and acrylic construction
- Compact profile easily fits under your tank
- Reactor vessel detaches from base for easy maintenance
- Push-fit tubing connectors
- Convenient quick-fill cap for mess-free Kalkwasser addition
- A sealed airtight environment preserves solution potency
- Gravity drain design ensures reliable performance
Benefits
Using Kalkwasser to supplement the aquarium with calcium and carbonates is one of the most efficient and economical methods and has been used successfully on reef aquariums for many years.
The Kalkwasser powder is relatively inexpensive, super-concentrated, and mixed into your top-off water. Additionally, the elevated pH of the resulting kalkwasser solution and CO2 reducing properties help to maintain a more desirable and stable pH of 8.3 inside your tank.
The IceCap Kalk Mixer will ensure maximum concentration with each dose to your aquarium and reduce the need for frequent manual addition and mixing of the solution.
How It Works
Connect the IceCap Kalk Mixer to any freshwater reservoir using an Auto Top Off unit or dosing pump. Next, Kalkwasser powder is added to the mixing chamber via the handy quick-fill cap. The adjustable speed motor should then be attached to a timer or controller and set to periodically mix the solution inside the reactor a few times per day.
The freshly mixed and highly concentrated Kalkwasser solution is pushed out and into your aquarium when fresh water is pumped from your ATO reservoir into the reactor.
When adding kalkwasser to any aquarium, it is best to use a pump with a slow flow rate. Due to the high pH of the solution, you must add kalkwasser slowly and in small amounts, typically multiple times per day. Most ATO systems on the market will fit the flow rate needs of the reactor very nicely because of the small and frequent dosages of freshwater.
Maintenance
Once every two weeks, the kalkwasser powder in the reactor will need to be replenished, and thanks to the quick-fill cap, the process is painless and mess-free. The entire reactor vessel only needs to be rinsed out entirely once per month to dispose of precipitates and make room for fresh Kalkwasser powder.
Note: Kalk Mixer motor is unsuitable for continuous use and should not be run constantly. Necessary ATO system, calcium hydroxide (kalkwasser), dosing pump, and timer/controller are required and sold separately. Reactors are not submersible.
WARRANTY
CoralVue, Inc. and IceCap hereby guarantee this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of:
- 1 Year
Warranty is activated on the date of purchase.
This Standard Limited Warranty applies and is limited as follows:
- To the product only as long as it remains in the possession of the original purchaser.
- To the product that has not been subject to accident, misuse or abuse.
- To the product that has not been modified, altered, defaced, or had repairs made or attempted by other than CoralVue, Inc.
- That CoralVue be immediately notified in writing within ten (10) days of first knowledge of defect by owner or his agent.
- That CoralVue, Inc. shall be given first opportunity to make any repairs, replacements or corrections to the defective construction within a reasonable period of time.
- Under no circumstances shall CoralVue and/or the Manufacturer be liable by virtue of this warranty or otherwise for damage to any person or property whatsoever for any special, indirect, secondary or consequential damages of any nature however arising out of the use or inability to use because of the product defect.
