Poll: Calcium Reactor or Not?

Thread starter dbl
Start date Nov 6, 2017
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Do You Use a Calcium Reactor - If Yes, How Many Gallons is Your Tank?

No
Votes: 626 79.8%
Yes
Votes: 72 9.2%
50-120 gallons
Votes: 58 7.4%
121-200 gallons
Votes: 42 5.4%
201-300 gallons
Votes: 41 5.2%
301-400 gallons
Votes: 19 2.4%
400+ galloons
Votes: 22 2.8%

Total voters

784

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Nov 6, 2017

Robert Scott

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I have a large sps dominated reef and use a calcium reactor. My experience is it's easier and safer to use than two part, especially in a high load system. I have had problems in the past with dosing pumps failing and/or operator error when using them. I think there is less chance for operator error using a calcium reactor. Make sure CO2 is flowing (bubble count or Ph) and affluent flow. I found the affluent flow is the trickiest, flow could "plug" up if flow is set really slow. Once I set my flow to a "steady flow" vs a "drop" flow I've never had an issue. Truly tune in and forget it.