250G 6x2.5x2.5ft Reef Project

[godzillaliu88]

maybe you can try to diy?

[acidjazz]

Some updates:

Have not decide whose Calcium Reactor to use yet, but most likely wld be from Ocean Werk.

1) Already ordered Rowalith C for the CR.

2) Already got this CO2 Cylinder with JBJ Regulator & Solenoid from another freshwater forum.

[Reefzzz]

Instead, i might want to add a calcium reactor. The pro is that on the long run, can save on addictives. Con is the running cost and initial start up cost of the unit, as well as the difficulty in tuning it.

Bro, can share more on the running cost you are mentioning.. I had not use a CR before... can do a brief breakdown of running cost??

[acidjazz]

Bro, can share more on the running cost you are mentioning.. I had not use a CR before... can do a brief breakdown of running cost??

Here's the break down of cost for you:

Assumption: All brand new equipments.

Co2 cylinder: $100-$150 depending on size

Regulator: $80-$150 depending on brand and weather the set includes a solenoid

Media: Either ARM or Rowalith, ARM rrp is $65 for 3.4kg while Rowalith rrp is $99 for 12.5kg

Calcium Reactor: Approx $500

Accessories: all the tubes etc $10

To take the average, u wld spend close to $800 for a brand new set of CR. Me and a few other reefers took a calculation previously based on how much addictives we dose a month and the result is that it will take close to two years for the CR to break even with the cost of the addictives. (This cost doesn't include the trouble of dosing addictives daily etc etc etc etc etc). Besides, u can stabilise ur PH with a CR.

[acidjazz]

Here's a break down of cost based on 2nd hand equipments:

CO2 cylinder with regulator/solenoid : $150

Media: Definately have to buy brand new, about $100

Calcium reactor: $250-$350 based on prices at pasam malam

Total damage: $500

On the long run, u dun have to spend money on addictives such as calcium, strongtium, magnesium etc. Its all taken care of by the CR.

[acidjazz]

I just check and it seems that the Co2 cylinder which i got is 3.5 litres, which means i don't have to top up as often as before when i was using a 2 litres cylinder.

Anyway just an advice for everyone, every Co2 refill cost between $15-$20 regardless of Co2 cylinder size. Therefore its more economical to get a bigger cylinder.

I was so tempted to get another 10 litres Co2 cylinder earlier and i calculated tt it will take 3-4 years before i need to top up. . LOL.

[acidjazz]

Calcium reactors that i will be considering. . . . . .

1) X-Reef newest series CR, Deltec Design

2) Deltec CR

3) I-Aquatic CR

4) Reef Manics CR

[acidjazz]

Short and stubby CO2 Cylinder.

[acidjazz]

JBJ regulator ###### solenoid.

[acidjazz]

Right side of the cabinet.

[acidjazz]

Just fill up the refugim with 7 inches of DSB. 25kg of grade 1 sand and 25kg of grade 0 sandd.

[acidjazz]

Waiting for the water to clear up. . . .

[acidjazz]

Left side of cabinet.

[acidjazz]

ATI BM.

[acidjazz]

My first cheato. . thanks to Iwarna and bro fishtalk.

[acidjazz]

Hopefully the cheato will propagate fast enuff for me to harvest. . .

[fishtalk1517]

LOL... but must harvest and give to reefers who wanted it oh I find it useful

[acidjazz]

LOL... but must harvest and give to reefers who wanted it oh I find it useful

Yup. . . will spread the cheato around. . i will give it to everyone. . as long as u are not a pmp.

[cjh]

what's a pmp??

[acidjazz]

Considering this Calcium reactor.

Picture courtesy from www.reefmaniacs website

[yvoneysl]

Bro acidjazz may I know what's the reason of not having a Plenum for your DSB...

I'm still struggle whether to have it or not

[acidjazz]

Bro acidjazz may I know what's the reason of not having a Plenum for your DSB...

I'm still struggle whether to have it or not

Hi bro, actually i have to frank with you, i did not study the concept of plenum, therefore i do not dare to incorporate it into my system since its not within the grasp of my knowledge.

However, i did read about positive feedback on plenum in various reefing websites although its not very common.

[acidjazz]

what's a pmp??

ha. . its a private joke between me n fishtalk. . sorry. .

anywya congrats bro . . one year more to liberty!! Hang in there.

[acidjazz]

In the case tt i decide to go full sps, will get a secondary chamber to go along with the CR.

pic courtesy of www.reefmaniacs.

[acidjazz]

I had the opportunity to converse with the most reputable reefing products maker from Germany who is responsible for building the best skimmers and pumps worldwide and i should be changing the ATI skimmer in the near future.

Any interested parties?