Do calcium reactors have to be clear?

[Duzzy]

Hi there,

was wondering if calcium reactors have to be clear? I’ve got a great working diy design for one using RO canisters however struggling to find the clear tube of suitable price.

I get the advantage of immediately knowing where your media is at but surely lifting the lid and just checking does the same thing.

regards Duzzy

 

[theatrus]

No need for them to be clear. As you said, it’s primarily so you can get a handle on how the media is doing.

 

[John08007]

Nope, just so you can see how much media is left, and we like plexi