Looking for a Reactor.

lolgranny · 05/04/2010, 02:09 PM

Im setting up my 40g this weekend and have some spare coin, which neverrr happens. LOL. So i was looking at getting a Reactor and have NO idea about them. I was looking for some suggestions / if i should get one with the tank size / if i should just dose Kalkwasser in the top off water or get a kalk / calcium reactor.

Any input would be helpful!
Thanks!
D

mr.maroonsalty · 05/04/2010, 03:59 PM

Calcium and a Lime(Kalk) Rx's are two different things. Often those running Calcium Rx run lime to help boost pH. If you have the change for a Calcium Rx starting at about $300 for a 40 gallon system, by all means, they are nice to run even if all you have are soft corals. I always have things higher on my priority list, so I keep dripping lime from a static container and adjusting levels with 2-part.

lolgranny · 05/04/2010, 04:39 PM

Ya i know they are different, i was figuring going with a Calcium reactor and dripping kalk to keep the PH where it should be. Would u suggest any specific brand of Calcium reactor?

Thanks much my friend

Nanook · 05/04/2010, 10:06 PM

This thread has been moved to the current forum.

Daniel Reef · 05/04/2010, 11:24 PM

I plan on getting a Geo Reef. check out www.geosreef.com

Others like Precision Marine, Coralife, or Deltec.

05/04/2010, 02:09 PM	#1
lolgranny The DQ King Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago (McHenry) Posts: 2,414	Looking for a Reactor. Im setting up my 40g this weekend and have some spare coin, which neverrr happens. LOL. So i was looking at getting a Reactor and have NO idea about them. I was looking for some suggestions / if i should get one with the tank size / if i should just dose Kalkwasser in the top off water or get a kalk / calcium reactor. Any input would be helpful! Thanks! D

05/04/2010, 03:59 PM	#2
mr.maroonsalty Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: upstateny Posts: 2,504	Calcium and a Lime(Kalk) Rx's are two different things. Often those running Calcium Rx run lime to help boost pH. If you have the change for a Calcium Rx starting at about $300 for a 40 gallon system, by all means, they are nice to run even if all you have are soft corals. I always have things higher on my priority list, so I keep dripping lime from a static container and adjusting levels with 2-part. __________________ Back from the dead! Current Tank Info: 140 dt reef

05/04/2010, 10:06 PM	#4
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	This thread has been moved to the current forum. __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

05/04/2010, 11:24 PM	#5
Daniel Reef Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 1,430	I plan on getting a Geo Reef. check out www.geosreef.com Others like Precision Marine, Coralife, or Deltec. __________________ Daniel Restarting my tank 90g 20g Life Reef sump 5ft Life Reef Skimmer See my album for pre-build tank pictures.

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05/04/2010, 04:39 PM	#3
lolgranny The DQ King Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago (McHenry) Posts: 2,414	Ya i know they are different, i was figuring going with a Calcium reactor and dripping kalk to keep the PH where it should be. Would u suggest any specific brand of Calcium reactor? Thanks much my friend