MRC Calcium Reactor - Spray Bar benefits?

anjhof · 02/15/2006, 04:32 PM

How beneficial is the spray bar in a MRC Calcium Reactor - one that would work well with a 120g tank?

Any positive or negative feedback on MRC Calcium Reactors in general?

jcraft · 02/15/2006, 07:50 PM

I just ordered a CR-2 from MRC today and got it with the spray bar upgrade

From what I've read, the spray bar gives better saturation of the media- allowing the CO2 to make more surface contact which makes the reactor more efficient and use less CO2 . . .

I may be wrong, but then you can use this reasoning . . . you're spending close to $500 on a piece of equipment for the tank- whats another $45?

RobinsonFam1 · 02/15/2006, 08:59 PM

i have heard of some complaints with all brands of reactors that are not either spray bars or reverse flows. the buyers are saying that chamber 1 turns to mud due to lack of saturation with flow pushing down.

i dont believe that though. all media will turn to mud if you run them too low PH.
Andy makes great products. i would not hesitate to buy any of them. yes i would make a spray bar upgrade!

Louisb · 02/17/2006, 09:01 AM

bump

02/15/2006, 04:32 PM	#1
anjhof Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Huntley, IL Posts: 746	MRC Calcium Reactor - Spray Bar benefits? How beneficial is the spray bar in a MRC Calcium Reactor - one that would work well with a 120g tank? Any positive or negative feedback on MRC Calcium Reactors in general?

02/17/2006, 09:01 AM	#4
Louisb Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Elgin, IL Posts: 218	bump __________________ Hey Bartender.........Jobu needs a refill!!!! Current Tank Info: RSM 130 housing my pair of Onyx Clowns

02/15/2006, 07:50 PM	#2
jcraft Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, La Posts: 274	I just ordered a CR-2 from MRC today and got it with the spray bar upgrade From what I've read, the spray bar gives better saturation of the media- allowing the CO2 to make more surface contact which makes the reactor more efficient and use less CO2 . . . I may be wrong, but then you can use this reasoning . . . you're spending close to $500 on a piece of equipment for the tank- whats another $45?

02/15/2006, 08:59 PM	#3
RobinsonFam1 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: USA Posts: 616	i have heard of some complaints with all brands of reactors that are not either spray bars or reverse flows. the buyers are saying that chamber 1 turns to mud due to lack of saturation with flow pushing down. i dont believe that though. all media will turn to mud if you run them too low PH. Andy makes great products. i would not hesitate to buy any of them. yes i would make a spray bar upgrade!