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dudley moray
12-18-2013, 10:01 PM
Does any one still use a calcium reactor ?
Any pros cons to using one / not using one ?
apexifd
12-18-2013, 10:06 PM
I am using it.
pros?? everthing.
cons?? higher initial cost.
it's alot easier to set up a calcium reactor with a ph controller. It's not only replenish your big 3, but it also provides trace mineral as well.
Ryanerickson
12-18-2013, 10:20 PM
I went from ghl 3 pump doser to a calcium reactor I love it less work then dosing for me.
dudley moray
12-18-2013, 10:21 PM
I was looking through the life reef site and they have a nano cal reactor
I'm trying to automate my system as much as possible as I'm away from home a lot
waynemah
12-18-2013, 10:34 PM
Without a calcium reactor, I'd likely shut my tank down. :biggrin:
Aquattro
12-18-2013, 10:42 PM
Without a calcium reactor, I'd likely shut my tank down. :biggrin:
Agreed. One of the most critical pieces of equipment I have.
Yup. I have a reactor being built also. Used one many moons ago and was happy with it so going back to one.
brotherd
12-19-2013, 02:08 AM
+ 1 to all of the above. It took a while to dial it in but worth it.
spit.fire
12-19-2013, 02:17 AM
I'm running a schuran pico calcium reactor that's controlled by my apex and I love it, I was dosing manually every 2 days and a haven't had to dose since I put it on
All I have left to do is get some zeomag for it now
wreck
12-19-2013, 02:50 AM
This maybe a stupid question but can a calcium reactor be used on smaller tanks . I have a 65 g
This maybe a stupid question but can a calcium reactor be used on smaller tanks . I have a 65 g
Not a stupid question. Use it. You'll love it.
BlueTang<3
12-19-2013, 02:54 AM
I am actually going away from calcium reactor to balling salts. I might regret it going to keep the reactor and set up in case but want to try something different. My biggest thing is with magnesium never know how much mag to put in the reactor. We will see I love the simplicity of the reactor, hate the hassle of dealing with geting co2 not super hand with the store hours and the hours I work.
wreck
12-19-2013, 02:59 AM
Not a stupid question. Use it. You'll love it.
Ty
Mine is for a 50g sps/clam tank and I even upgraded a size. Several companies, including Lifereef mentioned above, make nano reactors also.
I never found co2 a problem before. The place Im going here is a lease on a 20# and when empty just take it back and get another. Several of our sponsors sell reactors also, plus gauges, etc
spit.fire
12-19-2013, 03:50 AM
This maybe a stupid question but can a calcium reactor be used on smaller tanks . I have a 65 g
I run mine on a ~50g system
Madreefer
12-19-2013, 03:55 AM
Calcium reactors are way too old school.
Hassle free once set, top up the media every so often and clean the probe. I'll stick with it, dosers are too technical for me.
dudley moray
12-19-2013, 04:48 AM
This maybe a stupid question but can a calcium reactor be used on smaller tanks . I have a 65 g
I hope so I have a 10gal I'm looking to fit with a reactor!
Proteus
12-19-2013, 05:03 AM
This maybe a stupid question but can a calcium reactor be used on smaller tanks . I have a 65 g
http://www.reefsupplies.ca/online-store/AquaMaxx-Nano-Star-Calcium-Reactor.html
Check it!!
wreck
12-20-2013, 12:06 AM
http://www.reefsupplies.ca/online-store/AquaMaxx-Nano-Star-Calcium-Reactor.html
Check it!!
Thanks!!
And thanks for the other repliez everyone
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