Terryz_ Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 Ka reactor and Ca reactor are they the same... if different where can i get a suitable Ka and Ca reactor for a 4 ft tank... ermm... do they need PH... Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Tanzy Posted November 24, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 24, 2003 Ka reactor = Kalkwasser reactor Ca reactor = Calcium reactor Different things. Both should come with at least one powerhead for internal circulation. They might require additional input pump and the kalk reactor should ideally use a peristaltic pump for better precision of dosing. Kalkwasser reactor is just a convenient way to top up water with kalkwasser solution. Calcium reactor uses carbon dioxide to dissolve calcium carbonate to maintain alkalinity and calcium levels. Quote Warning: Heavy handed moderator in operation. Threads and post are liable to be deleted or moved without prior notification. Moderator's prerogative will be enforced. Any grievances or complains should be addressed to The Administrator. http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/uploads/post-36-1073276974.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted November 25, 2003 Author Share Posted November 25, 2003 okaie... thkz... anyway any hang on type Ca reactor coz i no sump... Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryptic Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Addition to this, i've got a 2 feet-Tank Nano and recently had been using RawoPhos to reduce the spikes in Phroshphate any ideas, on what to use, was looking thru these past issues, abt Ka reactor = Kalkwasser reactor Ca reactor = Calcium reactor but than need some advice on a fluid reactor too? anyone use any of these on a 2 feet without a Sump? Can share some expereinces on how the chemical blances are in check?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member alanseah Posted October 6, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted October 6, 2005 well depend where u got the term. Cause in german Kalkwasser also mean Calcium to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member aquabeAnz Posted October 6, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted October 6, 2005 Ka reactor = Kalkwasser reactorCa reactor = Calcium reactor Different things. Both should come with at least one powerhead for internal circulation. They might require additional input pump and the kalk reactor should ideally use a peristaltic pump for better precision of dosing. Kalkwasser reactor is just a convenient way to top up water with kalkwasser solution. Calcium reactor uses carbon dioxide to dissolve calcium carbonate to maintain alkalinity and calcium levels. hey, i thought it should be this way: 1) ca reactor --> increase and/or maintain calcium levels 2) Ka reactor --> maintain calcium and KH correct if im wrong... Quote That just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to, doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryptic Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 As terry was proposing is there anything to fit a 2 feet, which is currently just on a Cannister, anything in the market to support this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tineng Posted October 7, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted October 7, 2005 As terry was proposing is there anything to fit a 2 feet, which is currently just on a Cannister, anything in the market to support this.. kent marine aqua dose???? basically use to drip kalkwater into the tank..... personally for small tank, CA and Kalk reactor is really a overkill....but if you must then the Dupla CA reactor is a good small CA to use (but very ex).... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted October 8, 2005 Author Share Posted October 8, 2005 Addition to this, i've got a 2 feet-Tank Nano and recently had been using RawoPhos to reduce the spikes in Phroshphate any ideas, on what to use, was looking thru these past issues, abt Ka reactor = Kalkwasser reactor Ca reactor = Calcium reactor but than need some advice on a fluid reactor too? anyone use any of these on a 2 feet without a Sump? Can share some expereinces on how the chemical blances are in check?? Bro... you power sia... go and dig out such an old thread... lol... Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Rocks Posted October 11, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted October 11, 2005 Sorry to borrow this thread. I have a question about kalkwasser. Can kalkwasser be pre-prepared in a big non air-tight container and then use it for drip over the next 1-2 weeks? CHEERS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amteo Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Sorry to borrow this thread. I have a question about kalkwasser. Can kalkwasser be pre-prepared in a big non air-tight container and then use it for drip over the next 1-2 weeks? CHEERS! From my understanding - No. If I'm not mistaken the logic is that if calcium hydroxide comes into contact with atmospheric carbon dioxide it becomes insoluble calcium carbonate. This calcium carbonate precipitates out of the solution and does not provide usable calcium. Hope I got that right. Quote Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be, be one. Marcus Aurelius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Reefbum Posted October 11, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted October 11, 2005 Agree with Tanzy. Ka and Ca reactors are two different things but both serves the same purpose of replacing the need for dosing.As the names suggest, Ka reactor is for kalkwasser whereas Ca is for Calcium. However, Ka reactor also releases calcium but not in large amounts needed for your tank. Its good point is that it won't de-stabilise your pH as in the case of a poorly tuned Ca reactor. Also Ka reactors also been known to lower P04 levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidjazz Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Agree with Tanzy. Ka and Ca reactors are two different things but both serves the same purpose of replacing the need for dosing.As the names suggest, Ka reactor is for kalkwasser whereas Ca is for Calcium. However, Ka reactor also releases calcium but not in large amounts needed for your tank. Its good point is that it won't de-stabilise your pH as in the case of a poorly tuned Ca reactor. Also Ka reactors also been known to lower P04 levels. Its best to run both calcium reactor and kalk reactor in the reef tank, is it true? Quote 300 Gallon Reef Paradise 6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim Skimmer: Deltec AP851 Calcium Reactor: Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2 Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000 Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060 Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2 Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator American Marine Wireless Thermometer Reefing is a dedication, not a competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Rocks Posted October 11, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted October 11, 2005 From my understanding - No. If I'm not mistaken the logic is that if calcium hydroxide comes into contact with atmospheric carbon dioxide it becomes insoluble calcium carbonate. This calcium carbonate precipitates out of the solution and does not provide usable calcium. Hope I got that right. thank you for answering my question. Just to further my question, so if i am able to keep the pre-mix kalk solution air-tight in a container for 1-2 week and only use it as and when i need it will that be alright then? CHEERS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amteo Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 thank you for answering my question. Just to further my question, so if i am able to keep the pre-mix kalk solution air-tight in a container for 1-2 week and only use it as and when i need it will that be alright then? CHEERS! Not too sure if there are any ill effects doing it that way. I personally have not tried it. Having said that, I know of some people doing so. They extra solution are usually kept in air tight bottles (e.g. Coke bottles) in the fridge, but I don't think it is kept for more than a week. Quote Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be, be one. Marcus Aurelius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Rocks Posted October 11, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted October 11, 2005 Not too sure if there are any ill effects doing it that way. I personally have not tried it. Having said that, I know of some people doing so. They extra solution are usually kept in air tight bottles (e.g. Coke bottles) in the fridge, but I don't think it is kept for more than a week. I see. cos' i have this thinking that Kalk Reactor also about the same.. it is air-tight and the kalk solution in the reactor is usually last for 1-2 weeks right? the only diff is that the kalk reactor get fresh water top-up into it every now and then. I may be wrong.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zarkon Posted October 12, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted October 12, 2005 is there air gap in the reactor ? hmm... need to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryptic Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Bro... you power sia... go and dig out such an old thread... lol... Bro, both also same time join one wat....and anywayz, better be safe than sorry, Don't want to be flamed, Go search for infor than if really can't find than only ask for questions..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Rocks Posted October 12, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted October 12, 2005 is there air gap in the reactor ? hmm... need to check. I guess not (i don't have a KR) even if it has.. should be little, cos' any large amount of air in the reactor i guess should be escaped out via the out-flow hose of the reactor to the sump right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member yellowfin tuna Posted October 12, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted October 12, 2005 hi,, where do i get a good calcium reactor????? and how much will it cost??? thanksss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zarkon Posted October 12, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted October 12, 2005 I guess not (i don't have a KR) even if it has.. should be little, cos' any large amount of air in the reactor i guess should be escaped out via the out-flow hose of the reactor to the sump right? sounds about right to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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