the spec to look out for a good calcium reactor

[andysho]

to those who own the above

can tell what are the points to note when

buying a good calcium reactor~~~

for a fully sps tank~~ anyone here dun own a reactor

but doing self driping thanks

[roidan]

i think if the tank is big and fully sps...sure must use reactor..

nano sps tanks maybe still get can by using manual dosing to calcium and buffers

[andysho]

what about a 2 feet cube tank?

do i have to use reactor if going to be fully sps

what volume of reactor should i use??

any brand to advise

thanks

[roidan]

wah..then maybe even the macro calcium reactor will do fine for u...but it may be near its limit..hehe

tat one only about 100 i think

[andysho]

wah..then maybe even the macro calcium reactor will do fine for u...but it may be near its limit..hehe

tat one only about 100 i think

ok thanks roidan

i think i just get the marco one , cost around 100 plus

but never use any reactor before~~

maybe can give me some advice how to use it

i heard that at first have to play with the driping first

in order to obtain a perfect result.. is it true/?

[roidan]

tat i am not so sure..there are many resources on how to set reactors in the net....and i am sure it comes with an opertaing manual..hehe

but i heard macro one not so good if you have a big tank..but 2ft tank should be ok i guess....

[andysho]

ok thanks

hope to learnt more from you~~~

[DeepBlue]

for a fully sps tank~~ anyone here dun own a reactor

but doing self driping thanks

LinkinPark,

Danano?

[roidan]

ok thanks

hope to learnt more from you~~~

er..i know nutz about calcium reactor...u should learn from those using it already....lol...

i just answering your question to whatever little stuff i know...hehe

[reef2]

to those who own the above

can tell what are the points to note when

buying a good calcium reactor~~~

for a fully sps tank~~ anyone here dun own a reactor

but doing self driping thanks

ask seahorse.. his manually kh/ca dripping kongfu works.. for me, after trying several mths, i gave up n go for Ca reactor. now very happy guy.. no need to drip anymore

[andysho]

ask seahorse.. his manually kh/ca dripping kongfu works.. for me, after trying several mths, i gave up n go for Ca reactor. now very happy guy.. no need to drip anymore

can share what brand and model you are using thanks

[reef2]

http://www.myreefcreations.com/main.html

Model: CR2- Dual Chamber Calcium Reactor

Media: A.R.M

CR Circulation pump: Ehiem 1250

My tank: about 90 gal (3 footer with sump)

IMO, its better to go for dual chamber... my ph remain stable after using my CR2. Dual chamber ensures CO2 is used b4 going back to the main tank which will depress the ph. Single chamber may need Kalk Reactor or connecting the effluent from the Ca reactor to the skimmer to keep ph stable.

[andysho]

heard of this brand too~~~

the review of those using this MRC product seems to be very

well praise~~~~

[arcanehacker]

http://www.myreefcreations.com/main.html

Model: CR2- Dual Chamber Calcium Reactor

Media: A.R.M

CR Circulation pump: Ehiem 1250

My tank: about 90 gal (3 footer with sump)

IMO, its better to go for dual chamber... my ph remain stable after using my CR2. Dual chamber ensures CO2 is used b4 going back to the main tank which will depress the ph. Single chamber may need Kalk Reactor or connecting the effluent from the Ca reactor to the skimmer to keep ph stable.

and how much would this thing cost?? ..

[Maxima]

http://www.myreefcreations.com/main.html

Model: CR2- Dual Chamber Calcium Reactor

Media: A.R.M

CR Circulation pump: Ehiem 1250

My tank: about 90 gal (3 footer with sump)

IMO, its better to go for dual chamber... my ph remain stable after using my CR2. Dual chamber ensures CO2 is used b4 going back to the main tank which will depress the ph. Single chamber may need Kalk Reactor or connecting the effluent from the Ca reactor to the skimmer to keep ph stable.

You are right to a certain extend. THe European believe in CO2 reuse thru design. The excess CO2 reuse design into newgeneration of reactor is of better performance & produce higher DKH + higher PH effluent. You can get your MRC can compare to a Deltec. I can bet my fortune on Deltec anyday.

Max

[reef2]

agree with Max. i think Deltec veri ex compared to MRC.

for MRC prices, its publish on their website. write to Andy if u have question on $$ and customization. he replied within 1-2 days. very helpful guy.

[roidan]

not to mention can't find deltecs in singapore...all have to order from overseas....

dun think aquamart got right?

[andysho]

but i think those MRC products are still pending for

shipment to arrive right??

[reef2]

it takes 1-2 wks to ship to Singapore. the best part is he will advise the actual shipping $$ when its shipped.

[Achilles Tang]

Andysho... you seriously want to venture in SPS keeping? Do you think you are ready? How long have you kept your tank?

[andysho]

Andysho... you seriously want to venture in SPS keeping? Do you think you are ready? How long have you kept your tank?

yep i am ready~~

i have keep marine far far years back~~when there

are only two marine shops in singapore~

of course that time no advance equipment and not much

of reefers

so now waiting for my new tank~~~to come

dun worry Mr AT~~~ i dun venture into something

without digging information~~~ and spent $$ for nothing

of course we still need to learnt from each other

no matter how much experience we have~~

Staying humble is the way to learning and success

while being proud led to dead end

[Maxima]

agree with Max. i think Deltec veri ex compared to MRC.

for MRC prices, its publish on their website. write to Andy if u have question on $$ and customization. he replied within 1-2 days. very helpful guy.

Those that brought a MRC, get yourself a good pump & you see performance increase by alot. There's a recent trend in US to mate MRC with small Iwaki pumps. You will see performance increase by 15~20% EASILY!

Max

[Achilles Tang]

yep i am ready~~

i have keep marine far far years back~~when there

are only two marine shops in singapore~

of course that time no advance equipment and not much

of reefers

so now waiting for my new tank~~~to come

dun worry Mr AT~~~ i dun venture into something

without digging information~~~ and spent $$ for nothing

of course we still need to learnt from each other

no matter how much experience we have~~

Staying humble is the way to learning and success

while being proud led to dead end

That's the right way!

We have quite a number of newbies who want an SPS tank right away. It's madness. I fear many corals will die before they get all the knowledge, equipment and husbandry skills necessary for hard-to-keep SPS.

AT

[reef2]

Those that brought a MRC, get yourself a good pump & you see performance increase by alot. There's a recent trend in US to mate MRC with small Iwaki pumps. You will see performance increase by 15~20% EASILY!

Max

my impression is that ehiem pump is good enough coz the pump rate for Ca Rreactor cannot be too powerful to allow the media to dissolve. maybe Max can enlighten me... if 20% increase in perf, its worth. btw which iwaki pump is suitable ?

[Maxima]

my impression is that ehiem pump is good enough coz the pump rate for Ca Rreactor cannot be too powerful to allow the media to dissolve. maybe Max can enlighten me... if 20% increase in perf, its worth. btw which iwaki pump is suitable ?

Get yourself a good pump. If you find Iwaki too ex. get a higher flow eheim, rather than 1250, get something with bigger flow. Add a Precision Gate Value between the intake to pump. Adjust intake to 30%~50% and start the unit. Once your CO2 been adjusted and stable after a few hrs or days? Depends on CR design & sixe + CO2 count + effluent drip rate - you need some solid expereince to get it first time right. newbie will take some try & error and serious time noting and adjusting. After setup is stable, chk dkh of effluent and adjust up CO2 + open up the gate valve accordingly. The gate valve act like a super charger. But betware, I think only CR with dual chamber & CO2 reuse/recirculation chamber can use such a "TURBO" type setup. -> this is something you don't get in RC -SECRET

That's also the edge about Deltec against the rest of the great or Junk European CR.

Max