AquaC ???Calcium Reactors????

JRaquatics · 12/05/2007, 01:13 PM

I wanted to get everyones thoughts of this upcoming Calcium Reactor by AquaC. I downloaded the owners manual and really like the design, especially the way it recirculates the CO2.

I really like the build quality of my AquaC 120 skimmer and collection container, so I expect the same great craftsmanship on their CR too.

So what do you think?

xtm · 12/05/2007, 01:31 PM

Ask gcaroll, he's been using it and I think he loves it.

I like the design also..... the refill cap is so much easier to deal with compared to removing 50 screws and a huge flange on conventional reactors.

gcarroll · 12/05/2007, 01:34 PM

They are no longer upcoming. They are available now at Marine Depot. I love mine so far. One of the few reactors that does not need a feed pump.

JRaquatics · 12/05/2007, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gcarroll
They are no longer upcoming. They are available now at Marine Depot. I love mine so far. One of the few reactors that does not need a feed pump.

What do you mean that it doesn't need a feed pump? What do you like and don't like about the reactor. How does it compare to a GEO?

gcarroll · 12/05/2007, 01:43 PM

No need for a maxijet or aqualifter to feed the pump from the tank. I say the only difference that gives the AquaC the edge is the smaller size (height and footprint) and screw on lid (I hate thumb screws). They both have reliable pumps and upflow design. Geo is probably cheaper.

gcarroll · 12/05/2007, 01:46 PM

AquaC does use a larger Eheim pump also.

JRaquatics · 12/05/2007, 01:50 PM

Thanks Gcarroll. Do you have any photos of it running on your tank? How does it get the water to the reactor if you don't use a feed pump?

gcarroll · 12/05/2007, 01:53 PM

No pics of mine in action. Mine is the Beta tester for the larger version. Not the one that is available now.

McCrary · 12/05/2007, 01:54 PM

Greg, how well does it use CO2?

tacocat · 12/05/2007, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gcarroll
They are no longer upcoming. They are available now at Marine Depot. I love mine so far. One of the few reactors that does not need a feed pump.

That thing is funky looking bro. It looks like one of those tupperware things that store cereal.

Nice plumbing and fittings. Screw on tops rock.

gcarroll · 12/05/2007, 02:29 PM

I'm using approx 50 bpm of co2. My reactor is very large though. ph is rock solid at 6.5.

McCrary · 12/05/2007, 02:35 PM

How many mL a minute are you putting out of the reactor?

tacocat · 12/05/2007, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gcarroll
I'm using approx 50 bpm of co2. My reactor is very large though. ph is rock solid at 6.5.

That's it? Is this 24/7?

gcarroll · 12/05/2007, 03:08 PM

McCrary - never measured it. it is as fast of a drip without being a constant stream. My calcium load is much higher than most reefers.

tacocat - yep 24/7

McCrary · 12/05/2007, 04:22 PM

Sweet, looks like a pretty cool product.

JRaquatics · 12/06/2007, 02:06 PM

Any one else running an AquaC reactor? Anyone looking to run one besides me?

Gcarrol do you think it would be stupid of me to sell my geo 618 and purchase an AquaC reactor?

JRaquatics · 12/12/2007, 01:31 PM

Hey greg what about a few shots of the CR on your tank?

MO Will · 12/12/2007, 01:54 PM

I am thinking of a calcium reactor as well

Does this have a pH port? I understand that this is an important feature

Thanks

Will

JRaquatics · 12/12/2007, 02:05 PM

Yes, it comes standard with a PH port.

reefsafe · 12/12/2007, 03:05 PM

I have one. Replaced my MRC one. Runs great. Love the lack of feed pump, small footprint and easy to add more media. Great ph port too.

JRaquatics · 12/12/2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally posted by mdrumm
I have one. Replaced my MRC one. Runs great. Love the lack of feed pump, small footprint and easy to add more media. Great ph port too.

can you get us some pics of it running? How long have you been using it?

reefsafe · 12/21/2007, 02:35 PM

been using it for about a month. will work in pics

BONDQ · 01/10/2008, 05:45 PM

Any pictures yet?

Additional thoughts or considerations?

gcarroll · 01/10/2008, 06:12 PM

Sorry, I never noticed the request for pics. I'll get some up of it in action soon.

gcarroll · 01/10/2008, 09:20 PM

Here you go.

When new

In action

12/05/2007, 01:13 PM	#1
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	AquaC ???Calcium Reactors???? I wanted to get everyones thoughts of this upcoming Calcium Reactor by AquaC. I downloaded the owners manual and really like the design, especially the way it recirculates the CO2. I really like the build quality of my AquaC 120 skimmer and collection container, so I expect the same great craftsmanship on their CR too. So what do you think?

12/05/2007, 01:31 PM	#2
xtm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Panorama City, CA Posts: 4,703	Ask gcaroll, he's been using it and I think he loves it. I like the design also..... the refill cap is so much easier to deal with compared to removing 50 screws and a huge flange on conventional reactors. __________________ Function before fashion Current Tank Info: 120g SPS Tank (48x24x24)

12/05/2007, 01:34 PM	#3
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	They are no longer upcoming. They are available now at Marine Depot. I love mine so far. One of the few reactors that does not need a feed pump. __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...

12/05/2007, 01:43 PM	#5
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	No need for a maxijet or aqualifter to feed the pump from the tank. I say the only difference that gives the AquaC the edge is the smaller size (height and footprint) and screw on lid (I hate thumb screws). They both have reliable pumps and upflow design. Geo is probably cheaper. __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...

12/05/2007, 01:46 PM	#6
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	AquaC does use a larger Eheim pump also. __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...

12/05/2007, 01:50 PM	#7
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	Thanks Gcarroll. Do you have any photos of it running on your tank? How does it get the water to the reactor if you don't use a feed pump?

12/05/2007, 01:53 PM	#8
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	No pics of mine in action. Mine is the Beta tester for the larger version. Not the one that is available now. __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...

12/05/2007, 01:54 PM	#9
McCrary Can't Stop Time Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,079	Greg, how well does it use CO2? __________________ Matt Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. Titus Maccius Plautus (254 BC - 184 BC), Rudens

12/05/2007, 02:29 PM	#11
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	I'm using approx 50 bpm of co2. My reactor is very large though. ph is rock solid at 6.5. __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...

12/05/2007, 02:35 PM	#12
McCrary Can't Stop Time Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,079	How many mL a minute are you putting out of the reactor? __________________ Matt Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. Titus Maccius Plautus (254 BC - 184 BC), Rudens

12/05/2007, 03:08 PM	#14
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	McCrary - never measured it. it is as fast of a drip without being a constant stream. My calcium load is much higher than most reefers. tacocat - yep 24/7 __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...

12/05/2007, 04:22 PM	#15
McCrary Can't Stop Time Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,079	Sweet, looks like a pretty cool product. __________________ Matt Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. Titus Maccius Plautus (254 BC - 184 BC), Rudens

12/06/2007, 02:06 PM	#16
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	Any one else running an AquaC reactor? Anyone looking to run one besides me? Gcarrol do you think it would be stupid of me to sell my geo 618 and purchase an AquaC reactor?

12/12/2007, 01:31 PM	#17
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	Hey greg what about a few shots of the CR on your tank?

12/12/2007, 01:54 PM	#18
MO Will Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 444	I am thinking of a calcium reactor as well Does this have a pH port? I understand that this is an important feature Thanks Will

12/12/2007, 02:05 PM	#19
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	Yes, it comes standard with a PH port.

12/12/2007, 03:05 PM	#20
reefsafe Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 2,332	I have one. Replaced my MRC one. Runs great. Love the lack of feed pump, small footprint and easy to add more media. Great ph port too. __________________ Is there such thing as a big enough tank? Tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1969509 Current Tank Info: 360 Gallon AGE tank, Radion lighting, mp60 pumps and lots of equipment

12/21/2007, 02:35 PM	#22
reefsafe Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 2,332	been using it for about a month. will work in pics __________________ Is there such thing as a big enough tank? Tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1969509 Current Tank Info: 360 Gallon AGE tank, Radion lighting, mp60 pumps and lots of equipment

01/10/2008, 05:45 PM	#23
BONDQ Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: So CA Posts: 621	Any pictures yet? Additional thoughts or considerations?

01/10/2008, 06:12 PM	#24
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	Sorry, I never noticed the request for pics. I'll get some up of it in action soon. __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...

01/10/2008, 09:20 PM	#25
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	Here you go. When new In action __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...