Calcium reactor for 500 gal system?

[Kbra]

Any suggestions for a large calcium reactor to keep up with a 500 gal mixed reef?

 

[turbo21]

id say take a look at the systems by geo. he can also build one to fit your needs exactly

bob

 

[danka-cedium]

I just picked up a geo 818, literally Friday. I can let you know how it goes.

BTW my sys is 450-460

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[Kbra]

I just picked up a geo 818, literally Friday. I can let you know how it goes.

BTW my sys is 450-460

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Nice. Looks like a beast

 

[danka-cedium]

It is. I'm used to washing a container of media, but not a 5 gallon bucket more than half way full.

I hope it lives up to its name.

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[jelly]

Aquarium Engineering makes a great calcium reactor.. I got one and I love it.. there are no uni-seals. all fittings are taped and all seams are glued.. the plate inside the reactor can be removed so you can clean the bottom from any crap the settled down to the bottom. he will also costumize it for you if you wanted it done,, I had him add the 2 inch port into the lid that you see here.. the probe port has a valve so no more leaks when you want to recalibrate your probe.. this is also a recirculating skimmer so it used less CO2. the foot print is 7.5 x 14. if you want to check out his page you can email in from there or call him from there.. if you cant let me know and I can get you a email and number.. this is the best reactor I have ever had. an other thing about this reactor is it will never get an air bubbles into the exit tube that throws off your measurements. the exit water is actually taken from the probe in the picture that hangs down into the reactor about 4 inches so you get only water and no air. my reactor is rated for 500g.. he also makes bigger if you want bigger

 

[jelly]

here you see the other sizes he makes.. he still makes bigger yet.

 

[Kbra]

Good info so far

 

[Acroholic]

GEO 818 on my 500 gallon system with a 155 gallon sump.

 

[Kbra]

GEO 818 on my 500 gallon system with a 155 gallon sump.

Any cons or things you would change?

 

[Kody72]

Hit up elite-aquatics here on the board I have him making me a dual chamber

 

[jelly]

Aquariumeng has a life time Warranty

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[64Ivy]

I've been using a MTC Pro Cal on my 650g system for well over a decade now without any problems.


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[AZDesertRat]

Love my Geo.

 

[Liquid360]

I'm selling a unit which was used on a 500g reef.... It's the CR500 Calcium Reactor.

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[Liquid360]

Also have a HUGE skimmer from the 500g as well....
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114404


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[Acroholic]

Any cons or things you would change?

Built like a tank, and holds 24# of media. I wouldn't change a thing. And GEO has great customer service.

 

[turbo21]

Aquarium Engineering makes a great calcium reactor.. I got one and I love it.. there are no uni-seals. all fittings are taped and all seams are glued.. the plate inside the reactor can be removed so you can clean the bottom from any crap the settled down to the bottom. he will also costumize it for you if you wanted it done,, I had him add the 2 inch port into the lid that you see here.. the probe port has a valve so no more leaks when you want to recalibrate your probe.. this is also a recirculating skimmer so it used less CO2. the foot print is 7.5 x 14. if you want to check out his page you can email in from there or call him from there.. if you cant let me know and I can get you a email and number.. this is the best reactor I have ever had. an other thing about this reactor is it will never get an air bubbles into the exit tube that throws off your measurements. the exit water is actually taken from the probe in the picture that hangs down into the reactor about 4 inches so you get only water and no air. my reactor is rated for 500g.. he also makes bigger if you want bigger

isnt that bill wann's company. the guy with the 20,000 gal reef at his house?

 

[scott9119]

I have a octopus dual chamber for sale with co 2 tank and regulator if you are interested


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[jelly]

Yes its bill wann's company with the 20,000 reef tank