Calcium Reactor suggestion
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Mark Novack
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I use a DaStaCo. I like it. It is very easy to get a stable tank using it. Its expensive but its really easy to use. There is no bubble counter or ph controller and flow rate is on a knob marked Alk. I run the effluent in front of the skimmer and use a CO2 scrubber on the skimmer. Very smooth alk, calcium and ph. I started it as soon as I saw the first spots of coralline algae on the rocks. It runs 24 hours per day. I have the light sensor to stop it after lights out but I have not tried it because the CO2 scrubber keeps Ph stable within 0.1.
jmichaelh7
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You don’t need the fancy gadgets to get one running
Learn how to adjust the effluent and bubble count
Never dosed again since I learned a carx and how it works
I had got advice from a member on here . Pretty much you don’t need a ph probe either if you learn how to run a carx
Learn how to adjust the effluent and bubble count
Never dosed again since I learned a carx and how it works
I had got advice from a member on here . Pretty much you don’t need a ph probe either if you learn how to run a carx
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Terry Le
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Thanks that how I feel ( not into gadgets) I want to keep it simple at long at it take care of my ALK and that the main reason why I posted to get help by someone that are experienced someone with about the same tank size
748S911
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Deltec crtt series, I just got the 10000 for my 1000 gallon.
Deltec makes a superior product, reason why most all my equipment is Deltec.
It had the best reviews and price in reactors for my 1000+ gal sys.
Deltec’s customer service is great, The product is top notch, and the price was reasonable. Win win for me.
Deltec makes a superior product, reason why most all my equipment is Deltec.
It had the best reviews and price in reactors for my 1000+ gal sys.
Deltec’s customer service is great, The product is top notch, and the price was reasonable. Win win for me.
Deltec twintech is my choice too
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Terry Le
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Thanks how do you run it? do you used Ph probe or continue pump?
X-37B
Fight The Good Fight
I run A Tunze 3171 on my 80g. I ran a 6" modified Skimz media reactor on my 120.
Most of the quality carx are good, imo.
I run a quality 2 stage regulator and control it by bubble count. A quality 2 stage unit is what I would recommend.
A peristaltic pump for effluent control is recommended but not needed.
I would go with a large geo or a lifereef carx.
I do not use a controller or ph probe either.
It is old school but it is so simple to run that I wont change.
Most of the quality carx are good, imo.
I run a quality 2 stage regulator and control it by bubble count. A quality 2 stage unit is what I would recommend.
A peristaltic pump for effluent control is recommended but not needed.
I would go with a large geo or a lifereef carx.
I do not use a controller or ph probe either.
It is old school but it is so simple to run that I wont change.
GarrettT
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I run a Geo without a ph controller, however I do use one to monitor the CaRx. This way I can make sure my feed pump is running, bubble count is stable, and that my co2 tank is still full.
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Terry Le
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thanks
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Terry Le
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thanks
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Terry Le
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I believe that is how I would want to run my also
GarrettT
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I’m running my Geo 818 with a Kamoer fx-stp and like it a lot. I tried dialing in with a feed pump, but It wasn't consistent and required constant attention.
