Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board  

Go Back   Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board > General > DIY

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 11-12-2011, 08:16 PM
philg3 philg3 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Vancouver - West End
Posts: 99
philg3 is on a distinguished road
Default Two Little Fishies KW300 DIY Mod

Hey Team,

So i have been looking at options for adding a kalkwasser reactor to my ATO, and all the options are either $250+ (nah...) or a start from scratch DIY. It's not that im completely incapable of building a reactor, but once you get all the pieces together, Acrylic tube especiallly, your already looking at around 100-150$.

The Two Little Fishies KW 300 seems like a cheaper option, but isnt ideal since you have to use a 1200L pump for your top off. the mixing also happens at the exact same time as the topping off, which is a little dangerous as well. I was thinking of modifying one so that I could use a slower Dosing pump while still getting saturated Kalkwasser.

Here's the plan:

KW 300 Mod.jpg

I have a spare Maxi 1200 lying around, so just the TLF KW 300 and a couple of plumbing pieces and I should be set. Set the Maxi jet on a timer to go off for a minute or 30 seconds every hour, and my ATO pump is already set up.

I think I'll pick one up this week and try it out, I'll post pics as I go.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 11-13-2011, 08:18 PM
PoonTang's Avatar
PoonTang PoonTang is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Ladysmith BC
Posts: 1,071
PoonTang is on a distinguished road
Default

My ato is pumped from a old salt bucket and I just mix my kalk in it. No need for a reactor or anything.
__________________
Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 01:56 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.