Best calcium reactor for the buck

[plumber dude]

Looking to get a calcium reactor for my 250 gallon tank mostly sps..heavily stocked. Looking for input on geo 612 or anything comparable. Bang for the buck, reliability and ease of use. I dont want to spend hours fiddling with it to get it restarted from excess co2 buildup airlocking the pump etc.

 

[Reefpro]

Hands down the GEO reactors rock. I run the 618 on my 250 cube and it is flawless all the time and works perfect. I control it with Apex and couldn't be happier!!!!

How many Hydra 52's you have on that tank?

 

[kevensquint]

How do you feed it reefpro?

 

[reefwiser]

DaStaCo calcium reactor is an automatic calcium dissolving beast

[video]https://youtu.be/lHSIQrgx3qA[/video]

 

[kevensquint]

Its awesome, but I called for an estimate, with shipping to north America it came to about $2000.

 

[plumber dude]

So do you think a 612 will do fine then? I will be running a kalk reactor as well. I am running 4 hydra 52's.

 

[plumber dude]

Prices on that start at 1300$ I think I'll stick with a cheaper one. Lol

 

[Badfish83]

Geo for sure. If someone tells you my reef creations, punch them.

 

[plumber dude]

Thanks guys I am going to go with a geo 618. I hope it will do ok. Ehiem pumps are built to last so it should be a good unit. Seems like no one has anything bad to say about them. My last one was a deltec pf501. Nice unit but it was a real pita to get the top off to service it and fill with media.

 

[MBG75]

This is my buddies. He might still have it.
Geo cal reactor https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194808

 

[TUSI]

Thank you all for the interest. I am disgusted with my vertex, and I'll have to switch to a geo then. I should have done that three yrs ago. Another mistake I have to learn from. Sent them an email and they did not even respond, just wanted to let every body know so you don't get burned like me.

 

[Diesel]

GEO is a perfect choice, LifeReef reactors aren't that bad either, but what ever you choice will be PLEASE get the best Regulator on the market for it.

CarbonDoser Electronic Co2 Regulator

I run this setup too, GEO 618 with the Digital Co2 Regulator and nevr have an issue on to much Co2 or not enough.
Easy plug and play and super awesome adjustment but once set you forget.
And YES on hooking this up to your controller, it's on my APEX.

 

[toothman]

Best regulator money can buy

 

[WetWorks]

DaStaCo calcium reactor is an automatic calcium dissolving beast

[video]https://youtu.be/lHSIQrgx3qA[/video]

I actually just order the one rated for 500 gallons. cant wait to get it in. will be using it on my 200 DD build

 

[Fishguy597]

For $1100 starting it's not to far off from the cash needed to run a ca reactor. Controller , probe, reg,and reactor. The only thing that might not come with is the tank.

I on the other hand just installed my new skimz carx Monday. So far I like it but have to give it more time to give it a glowing endorsement. I used to use an aqua c rx and I definitely like the skimz better .

 

[reefwiser]

I actually just order the one rated for 500 gallons. cant wait to get it in. will be using it on my 200 DD build

Good for you I have friends in Germany with this one. An it is just killer. It works way better than any thing else on the market. Post videos and pictures when you get it up and running. [emoji108]

 

[WetWorks]

Good for you I have friends in Germany with this one. An it is just killer. It works way better than any thing else on the market. Post videos and pictures when you get it up and running. [emoji108]

I'm actually going to do an entire build thread of me swapping my 75gal SPS a 200DD lol, definitely going to be mounted for display its so pretty.

 

[Snook65]

I've been very happy with my Lifereef Calcium Reactor. Pretty much set it and forget about it.

 

[FLSharkvictim]

I'm in the market for a Calcium reactor. I have narrowed it down to the following 2 reactors for my 120 Mixed Reef system. Both have Excellent reviews but the only thing is I can't find a US supplier who carries's the Ultrareef but a UK company. Either reactor, I will be going with the I will be getting the Carbondoser Electronic co2 reg to go with either one: Would love to hear your thoughts and comments?
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Ultra Reef Nano 120 Cal reactor: 454.00 + shipping around $500.00
or
Geo Reef 612 Cal Reactor - $469.00 w/ shippingI'm in the market myself for a