Balling CALCIUM CHLORIDE 800g Preis

PREIS Calcium Chloride Dihydrate 0.8 kg – Component 1 for Balling Method

The Balling method allows increasing and maintaining calcium and carbonate hardness (KH) in a marine aquarium using separately prepared solutions. This product corresponds to the calcium chloride (CaCl2) component, used for calcium supplementation.

In the Balling principle, calcium and bicarbonate ions contribute to the increase in calcium and KH. In the long term, using these components can lead to a rise in sodium chloride, which may cause an ionic imbalance. The use of a marine salt free of NaCl (mineral salt) is intended to counterbalance this imbalance, with regular salinity control and salt adjustment during water changes.

Main Features

Preparation of Balling Solutions

The three salts (calcium chloride dihydrate, sodium bicarbonate, NaCl-free mineral salt) are dissolved separately in 2 L of osmosis water, in separate containers.

Initial Dosage and Setup

For a 100 L aquarium, the initial recommended dose is 50 ml per day for each solution. The three solutions should be added at different locations in the aquarium, in areas with good circulation. The use of a dosing pump is suitable for this type of application.

Monitoring and Adjustment

At the start, measure the calcium concentration and carbonate hardness (KH) daily. The values should increase very gradually. If the increase is too rapid, reduce the dosage. If the increase is insufficient, increase the dosage. Concentrations should not rise more than 10% compared to the initial values.

Once the target values are reached, a weekly dosage of each component may be sufficient depending on the aquarium's consumption. Fluctuations related to population, water changes, evaporation, the growth of calcareous algae, trace element variations, or seasonal changes may require adjustments.

Salinity Management

Regularly check the salinity. Depending on the quantities added, reduce the amount of marine salt used during water changes. The excess marine salt comes from the produced sodium chloride and the trace element solution via the mineral salt.