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Old 12-18-2013, 10:01 PM
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Does any one still use a calcium reactor ?
Any pros cons to using one / not using one ?
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Old 12-18-2013, 10:06 PM
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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.
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Old 12-18-2013, 10:20 PM
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I went from ghl 3 pump doser to a calcium reactor I love it less work then dosing for me.
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Old 12-18-2013, 10:21 PM
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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
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Old 12-18-2013, 10:34 PM
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Without a calcium reactor, I'd likely shut my tank down.
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Old 12-18-2013, 10:42 PM
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Without a calcium reactor, I'd likely shut my tank down.
Agreed. One of the most critical pieces of equipment I have.
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Old 12-19-2013, 01:03 AM
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Yup. I have a reactor being built also. Used one many moons ago and was happy with it so going back to one.
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Old 12-19-2013, 02:08 AM
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+ 1 to all of the above. It took a while to dial it in but worth it.
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Old 12-19-2013, 02:17 AM
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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
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Old 12-19-2013, 02:50 AM
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This maybe a stupid question but can a calcium reactor be used on smaller tanks . I have a 65 g
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