Calcium Reactor ?

Wtyson254 · Dec 1, 2019

So with all of the Black Friday sales, I’m contemplating setting up a calcium reactor for my Waterbox 70:2. Does anyone have experience with them?

the model I’m looking at is the Aquamax Nano, https://www.marinedepot.com/aquamaxx-ctech-t-nano-hang-on-calcium-reactor .

im currently using Tropic Marin All for Reef, with decent results.

jda · Dec 1, 2019

If you are going to be in the hobby for a long time and anticipate a lot of stony corals, then a CaRx is a good idea. It is a good long-term purchase.

Wtyson254 · Dec 1, 2019

I’ll be in the hobby for a while.... any thoughts on the specific reactor ?

joseserrano · Dec 1, 2019

I like the Tunze ones, because of build quality and feeds itself. Otherwise any reactor will work. There isn’t really a lot of tech that has changed through time. Build quality and ease of maintenance would be what I would be after

biecacka · Dec 1, 2019

For the most part there aren’t “better or worse“ designs. They all work similar to each other. I love my GEO and a lot of people like the brand as well. There are many to choose from and without going to Dastaco or AE ARC where it will cost a substantial amount more it is a similar argument. Some have slightly better build quality. That is why I went with the GEO, and he was local to me and a friend. But the build quality is awesome.

corey

Water Dog · Dec 2, 2019

Just understand that the calcium reactor itself is only one part of the equation. A CO2 regulator with a high quality metering valve is essential to allow you to accurately dial in your CO2 bubble count. Then comes a feed method for the reactor... via a pump or manifold. Many have chosen to use continuous duty variable speed peristaltic pumps to feed their reactor as they let you precisely dial in your effluent rate without risk of clogging the effluent line.

Wtyson254 · Dec 2, 2019

Water Dog said:
Just understand that the calcium reactor itself is only one part of the equation. A CO2 regulator with a high quality metering valve is essential to allow you to accurately dial in your CO2 bubble count. Then comes a feed method for the reactor... via a pump or manifold. Many have chosen to use continuous duty variable speed peristaltic pumps to feed their reactor as they let you precisely dial in your effluent rate without risk of clogging the effluent line.

I have a CO2 container and regulator from my planted aquarium that I have taken down. I was looking at the kamoer pump.