MATERIAL FOR REACTOR

[graziano]

In your opinion, what material is that in the calcium reactor, Dolomite Calcite or Aragonite?

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[Chrisv.]

Pretty sure it's calcite marble.

The article says "extra pure form of calcium carbonate in limestone form as tested by Triton Labs"

BRS did a calcium reactor episode where they explicitly say that Triton CaCO3 is the only media they tested composed of calcite marble.

 

[graziano]

is anyone using it? Opinions!

 

[graziano]

Is it possible to use shells to melt in the reactor? I think they also give off carbonates and calcium