GEO Calcium Reactor

childress5tyler · Mar 9, 2013

I'm setting up an 80 rimless in two weeks and I bought the 6x12 GEO calcium reactor (with the pH probe function) off of my boss. I got the reactor only and am unsure of what else I need aside from a CO2 tank. I've attached a picture for reference, and input would be great. Thanks

Poseidon · Mar 9, 2013

CO2 Tank
CO2
CO2 regulator
pH Controller

Would be my list, maybe fresh media, so you know what it is, and can gauge how long it will last.

childress5tyler · Mar 11, 2013

Thank you, how does the pH probe work and connect to the reactor? Thanks for the quick reply, also.

childress5tyler · Mar 11, 2013

And is a bubble counter necessary?

dankreef · Mar 11, 2013

You need a feed pump, co2 tank, co2 regulator, ph probe you have bubble counter get the bubble counter regulator from aqua plants and you should be good. PH probe connects directly to your controller.

dankreef · Mar 11, 2013

electric c02 regulator from aquaplants I mean. you can set how much c02 goes into the system electronically its like 250$.

sleeri · Mar 11, 2013

I'm running a Geo 618 with a Milwaukee regulator. A trusted LFS guru had some good feedback on this cheaper regulator ($100 or so). He had used it for 3 years with no issues. Haven't had to touch mine since I dialed it in three weeks ago. Worked well so far, but we'll have to see how it does in the long run.