Do you use a calcium reactor?

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Do you use a calcium reactor?

  1. Yes.

    6 vote(s)
    17.6%

  2. No.

    28 vote(s)
    82.4%
  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    This has certainly been on my mind as I have one coming in the mail (Precision Marine 422).

    Do you use a calcium reactor? :)
     
    Matt Rogers, Feb 6, 2006
    Matt Rogers, Feb 6, 2006
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  2. Area 51 Exotics

    Area 51 Exotics 3reef Sponsor

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    I actually use Calcium & a Kalk Reactor. They are both controlled by a Aqua Controller II.
     
    Area 51 Exotics, Feb 6, 2006
    Area 51 Exotics, Feb 6, 2006
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  3. reptoreef

    reptoreef Plankton

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    I use both as well... my ca reactor is controlled off a Milwuakee 122 and my kalk is stirred in the am hours and dosed 24/7 via auto top-off(in line with ro/di to sump).
     
    reptoreef, Feb 12, 2006
    reptoreef, Feb 12, 2006
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  4. NUGIO

    NUGIO Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    No but ive been considering a Kalk reactor,maybe a DIY one
     
    NUGIO, Feb 12, 2006
    NUGIO, Feb 12, 2006
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  5. Jay

    Jay Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I just dose the lime water.

    Jay
     
    Jay, Feb 15, 2006
    Jay, Feb 15, 2006
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  6. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    Nope, just too lazy! Actually my Marine Evironment 2 Part Salt does the trick for my soft and LPS corals.
     
    Craig Manoukian, Feb 16, 2006
    Craig Manoukian, Feb 16, 2006
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  7. Area 51 Exotics

    Area 51 Exotics 3reef Sponsor

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    I've got way to much LPS in my tank, they just suck the calcium right out of the water :D
     
    Area 51 Exotics, Feb 16, 2006
    Area 51 Exotics, Feb 16, 2006
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  8. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Well I have to say.. I've had this Precision Marine 422 for a week or two now and I am in love. It's really easy to adjust (especially with a Reef Fanatic pH controller) and my water quality is right on the mark now. Before I always had problems with alk and calcium and pH. Now everything is stable. Last test was 4 meq/L alk, 400 calcium and 8 plus pH. :) I highly recommend them!
     
    Matt Rogers, Feb 17, 2006
    Matt Rogers, Feb 17, 2006
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