Triton dosing vs Cal Reactor

[m.kristoff]

I just got my tank up and running and plan to leave it to cycle for about 3 to 4 months. I have time to figure out the best method to maintain parameters.
I have been researching Triton and Cal reactors

Both methods seem easy enough

of course, the Cal reactor has a higher upfront cost but it seems that long term it cheap and less Maintenace to operate
Triton seems to work best with some type of fuge. I don't have on as of yet but plan to soon

Since my tank is at the beginning stages, I want to start either method from the beginning for stability

I am back and forth between the two and looking for advice/experience with both

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Why these two?

I'm not sure I'd pick either of these two methods unless there were specific circumstances (like a very large tank with a CaCO3/CO2 reactor).. There are many, many good methods out there.

I summarize the pros and cons of most of them here:

The Many Methods for Supplementing Calcium and Alkalinity - REEFEDITION

There is no aspect of reef aquarium chemistry more important than calcium and alkalinity. Many of my previous articles have described various aspects of these systems in detail. In reading those articles, aquarists will note one pervasive theme: that maintaining appropriate levels of each are...

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