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07-28-2007, 03:24 PM
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| | Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami,Fl
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|  What CA reactor?
Im planning on buying a ca reactor any recommendations? I was looking at the knop c reactor, supposedly its 40% off. How long does the media last? The co2?
Thanks _________ 90 gallon tank with center overflows, 44 gallon custom sump/fuge, Tek T5 retrofit 4x54 bulbs, Reef Octopus nw200 protein skimmer, Iwaki WMD40RLXT return pump (changed to panworld 100pxx),Knop c ca reactor, PA light house controller.
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^^ Testing it out! Ill add more param.. later. | 
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07-28-2007, 03:44 PM
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| | Vlamingii Tang
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Utica, NY Age: 49
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I am using a My Reef Creations Reactor model Cr-2 I have no complaints with it.
Check it out here. MRC--Standard CA Reactors _________ 150 Gallon Reef 2-400w MH 2-110w VHO Actinic's, Moon lights, 250lbs LR,2-CPR CS150 overflows, 55 gallon sump/Refugium,auto-top-off, 6-Stage RO/DI Filter, E.T.S.S.600 Skimmer, Red sea 100 ozoneizer, Pinpoint ORP/PH controller, MRC-CR2 Calcium Reactor, 80w R/Lifeguard UV filter, 1/2 hp Chiller, Medusa 2 stage Temp Controller, Iwaki MD-100RLT Return Pump | |
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07-28-2007, 03:47 PM
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| | Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone
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Whats the upkeep about on a ca reactor? | |
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07-28-2007, 04:01 PM
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| | Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone
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How does the reactor know when to add the calcium into the water? | |
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07-28-2007, 04:09 PM
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| | Vlamingii Tang
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That would depend on the size of your system, the amount of coral,clams, etc. that use up the calcium in your system. I have a 10lb co2 tank and I would guess it will last approximately 1 year before needing refilling. the ARM reactor media is around $18.00 per 1 gallon, It takes about 1-1/4 gallons to fill both chambers. So 2 gallons should last you at least as long as the co2. This is only an estimate.
You will also want to invest is a PH controller. John | |
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07-28-2007, 04:14 PM
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| | Vlamingii Tang
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IBMGeek  How does the reactor know when to add the calcium into the water? | That is something you regulate.
This may explain some. My Reef Creations--About Calcium Reactors | |
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07-28-2007, 04:16 PM
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| | Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone
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Thanks, I read that article already but dont see anthing that explains how does it know how much to let out of the reactor into the tank. | |
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07-28-2007, 04:20 PM
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| | Vlamingii Tang
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07-28-2007, 04:29 PM
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| | Vlamingii Tang
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07-28-2007, 04:32 PM
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| | Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone
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Ok that cleared some things up. Another question what are the advantages of running a ca reactor and not a nilsen reactor (I think its a kalk reactor)?
Thanks alot for your help and for replying. | |
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