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bluetang
02-25-2004, 07:14 PM
The more I look around the more I see diferent pumps being used for roughly the same size calcium reactors. I see Mag2's then I see mag7's. What in your opinion is the ideal pump size and what advantages or disadvantages are there for a smaller or bigger pump?

Canadian Man
02-25-2004, 08:06 PM
I'm using a mag7 on my huge reactor because that's what I had.

To give you an idea on the size of my reactor, it holds 5 containers of ARM.
so at 8 lbs each that's 40lbs of media.

bluetang
02-25-2004, 08:11 PM
THAT'S ONE BAD ASS REACTOR!!!!!

Aquattro
02-25-2004, 08:16 PM
I use a MAG 2. I think it's more than enough to get a sufficient turnover in the reactor.

Pisces
02-25-2004, 09:02 PM
What's 'ARM'?

Don't know much about reactors.....but I will learn!

bluetang
02-25-2004, 09:13 PM
ARM is a brand of argonite reactor media.

BCOrchidGuy
02-26-2004, 02:03 AM
I used a Mag 3 on my 24 tall x 4 in dia reactor. Building a rectangular one right now, 24x8x6 and I'll probably use the Mag 3 again (cuz I have it).

Doug

StirCrazy
02-26-2004, 02:04 AM
I use a mag 5 on mine.. I had it lying around and I wanted massive flow for the large water volume.

Steve

Jack
02-26-2004, 02:13 AM
I use a Mag 7 on a 18" reactor.

kari
02-26-2004, 03:23 AM
I guess it depends on the particular reactor and plumbing. Trial and error and then you go buy a larger pump. Try out what you have first.

Buccaneer
02-26-2004, 03:32 AM
I have a Mag 7 on mine ... seems to work OK

Cheers

Snoop Dog
02-26-2004, 04:17 AM
Does the size impact performance? what would happen if the pump was too small for the reactor?

StirCrazy
02-26-2004, 04:21 AM
Does the size impact performance? what would happen if the pump was too small for the reactor?

you might not be able to achive proper saturation and your output alkalinity will be lower than you want.