Kalkwasser reactor question

milab · 08/22/2006, 11:18 AM

Whick kalkwasser reactor is better; the type that uses the magnetic stir bar, or the type that uses a powerhead? Also, would you reccomend an MRC or Geo reactor?

Brandon Mila

King-Kong · 08/22/2006, 11:26 AM

I use an Aquamedic kalk stirrer which is very similiar in design to the Deltec kalk stirrer. It uses a motor located at the top of the unit, that controls a stir arm -- no magnet or powerhead.

So far I like it.

jun_celis · 08/22/2006, 11:26 AM

Magnetic stir bars type I would suggest. Just because you don't have to clean it at all.

tygger · 08/22/2006, 11:44 AM

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Originally posted by King-Kong
I use an Aquamedic kalk stirrer which is very similiar in design to the Deltec kalk stirrer. It uses a motor located at the top of the unit, that controls a stir arm -- no magnet or powerhead.

So far I like it.

How much noise does the stirrer make, if any? And where did you get it from?

jmcmahon66 · 08/22/2006, 12:19 PM

I'm with KingKong as I use a Deltec stirrer. The is absolutely no noise, as the motor is small and enclosed. I prefered this setup as there is no possibility of clogging. Of your choices you listed, I would go with a magnetic stirrer.HTH

jdieck · 08/22/2006, 12:22 PM

I use a powerhead based Geor reactor. I see no problems in its operation and the powerhead really creates a good stir without risk of sediment reaching the top.
It is also a well built unit and a great value.

08/22/2006, 11:18 AM	#1
milab Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ne Posts: 64	Kalkwasser reactor question Whick kalkwasser reactor is better; the type that uses the magnetic stir bar, or the type that uses a powerhead? Also, would you reccomend an MRC or Geo reactor? Brandon Mila

08/22/2006, 12:19 PM	#5
jmcmahon66 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chicago. Illinois Posts: 439	I'm with KingKong as I use a Deltec stirrer. The is absolutely no noise, as the motor is small and enclosed. I prefered this setup as there is no possibility of clogging. Of your choices you listed, I would go with a magnetic stirrer.HTH __________________ I ain't no hula-hoop-eyed, chicken-necked lookin' jive turkey. Current Tank Info: 150g RR Oceanic, 750W 20K MH with 300W 14K MH, Deltec Turbo 1060 skimmer, Tunzes with controller, all types of corals-but mostly SPS and Acans

08/22/2006, 12:22 PM	#6
jdieck Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maumee, OH Posts: 15,673	I use a powerhead based Geor reactor. I see no problems in its operation and the powerhead really creates a good stir without risk of sediment reaching the top. It is also a well built unit and a great value. __________________ Did I write what I wrote? What the heck am I talking about! Well..... Nevermind. Current Tank Info: 225 gal reef, DSB, 40 g sump w/ LRT100 return, 37 g pre-sump, 3 MH 250 W 15K, 4 96 W PC dual actinic,ETS 1500 Skim.w/LRT70, 20 lb Ca R., 40 W UV, 1/3 HP chiller, two 350 W Htrs, Neptune II Cont., 330 P LR/ 330 P LS. 55 gal Refugium

08/22/2006, 11:26 AM	#2
King-Kong Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 2,346	I use an Aquamedic kalk stirrer which is very similiar in design to the Deltec kalk stirrer. It uses a motor located at the top of the unit, that controls a stir arm -- no magnet or powerhead. So far I like it.

08/22/2006, 11:26 AM	#3
jun_celis Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Algonquin, IL Posts: 1,487	Magnetic stir bars type I would suggest. Just because you don't have to clean it at all.