Reasonably priced Calcium Reactor

ryshark · 02/06/2009, 12:20 AM

What is a good but too expensive Calcium Reactor? I want to get something for my 180, I was looking into the Octopus. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

sgarron · 02/06/2009, 06:15 AM

GEO 618

Marklu · 02/06/2009, 10:08 AM

maybe check out My Reef Creations

jtma508 · 02/06/2009, 10:42 AM

I bought a Korallin 1502 on eBay for cheap. It uses an Eheim pump and is an efficient and reliable unit. Sure, not the latest new toy but it works fine and with a few relatively inexpensive modifications is a nice system.

Amoore311 · 02/06/2009, 10:48 AM

Keep in mind the reactor is just a simple acrylic tube with a pump. The key is getting a good quality ph controller and regulator like the Milwaukee.

As far as just the reactor chamber goes, I like the GEO as well.

BLANKENSHIP76 · 02/06/2009, 10:57 AM

GEO, I use the 618 on my 120 and love it.

chris4869 · 02/06/2009, 07:08 PM

You're looking for a good, but overpriced reactor?

I recommend getting a used one if you're on a budget. The GEO is a very reactor. The Korallin 1502 might be a tad too small for a 180, but it might work.

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ryshark Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 2,169	Reasonably priced Calcium Reactor What is a good but too expensive Calcium Reactor? I want to get something for my 180, I was looking into the Octopus. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

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Amoore311 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ulster County, NY Posts: 2,521	Keep in mind the reactor is just a simple acrylic tube with a pump. The key is getting a good quality ph controller and regulator like the Milwaukee. As far as just the reactor chamber goes, I like the GEO as well. __________________ 30 Gallon FOWLR 2004-2006 90 Gallon LPS Reef 2006-2008 180 Gallon SPS Reef 2008-20012 100 Gallon Custom Rimless Mixed Reef 2012-2014 29 Gallon Biocube Reef! Current Current Tank Info: 29 Gallon Biocube, StevesLED Upgrade, Neptune Apex

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Marklu Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 323	maybe check out My Reef Creations

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jtma508 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,232	I bought a Korallin 1502 on eBay for cheap. It uses an Eheim pump and is an efficient and reliable unit. Sure, not the latest new toy but it works fine and with a few relatively inexpensive modifications is a nice system.

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BLANKENSHIP76 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 827	GEO, I use the 618 on my 120 and love it.

02/06/2009, 07:08 PM	#7
chris4869 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,006	You're looking for a good, but overpriced reactor? I recommend getting a used one if you're on a budget. The GEO is a very reactor. The Korallin 1502 might be a tad too small for a 180, but it might work.