Calcium AND Kalk?

Aynesa · 04/01/2010, 11:34 AM

I run a 120 gallon mixed reef. For the most part I have LPS, with some encrusting montisI have about 4 pieces of branching SPS total, a clam (Plan on getting another), zoas, and chalices... not an enormous bioload in my opinion. I'd say moderate. I've got alot of uncovered rock still in my tank.

I recently had some work done in my house, which included a fair bit of painting and caused my ALK to take a nosedive. Because of that I started looking into a calcium reactor to stabalize things, and found a calcium reactor package I'm happy with. The same guy with the calcium reactor has now offered me a really good deal on a DIY Kalk reactor. I've read on a few websites tips where it is good for 'high demand SPS systems', but I personally don't care much for SPS (Except for the encrusting montis, those I like, but in limited quantities) They look too much like fuzzy sticks to me

Even if they are COLORFUL fuzzy sticks.

So, do I need BOTH of these? How much would biting the bullet and getting both really benefit me in the end?

Thanks guys!

James77 · 04/01/2010, 12:42 PM

No you do not need both, the Ca Rx on its own would be more than enough for the system you want to do.

reefbro · 04/01/2010, 01:51 PM

I would go for the kalk reactor less hassle and cheaper. I have a mixed reef tank with my ato hooked to a kalk reactor. Calcium and alk steady.

04/01/2010, 11:34 AM	#1
Aynesa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 304	Calcium AND Kalk? I run a 120 gallon mixed reef. For the most part I have LPS, with some encrusting montisI have about 4 pieces of branching SPS total, a clam (Plan on getting another), zoas, and chalices... not an enormous bioload in my opinion. I'd say moderate. I've got alot of uncovered rock still in my tank. I recently had some work done in my house, which included a fair bit of painting and caused my ALK to take a nosedive. Because of that I started looking into a calcium reactor to stabalize things, and found a calcium reactor package I'm happy with. The same guy with the calcium reactor has now offered me a really good deal on a DIY Kalk reactor. I've read on a few websites tips where it is good for 'high demand SPS systems', but I personally don't care much for SPS (Except for the encrusting montis, those I like, but in limited quantities) They look too much like fuzzy sticks to me Even if they are COLORFUL fuzzy sticks. So, do I need BOTH of these? How much would biting the bullet and getting both really benefit me in the end? Thanks guys!

04/01/2010, 12:42 PM	#2
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	No you do not need both, the Ca Rx on its own would be more than enough for the system you want to do. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

04/01/2010, 01:51 PM	#3
reefbro Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: central arkansas Posts: 71	I would go for the kalk reactor less hassle and cheaper. I have a mixed reef tank with my ato hooked to a kalk reactor. Calcium and alk steady.