GEO 612 Setup?

rob020880 · 05/10/2008, 11:05 AM

Hello,

I am setting up my new GEO 612 calcium reactor. My current water parameters are:

SG: 1.025
PH: 8.3
ALK: 10Dkh
Cal: 425
All others undetectable

My question is with my initial setup. I am using an Aquacontroller Jr.

What should I set my PH values for to open and close the Co2 valve?

What should my drip rate be in ml per minute?

What should my BPM be?

I have read other threads and see varying info all over. What should I watch for and what measures should I take if I notice an increase or decrease in water parameters?

rob020880 · 05/10/2008, 11:17 AM

I was also wondering is this a set it and forget it type of tool. Or will I have to play with the BPM, drip rate, etc. whenever I add new corals, or as my corals grow larger?

rob020880 · 05/10/2008, 03:31 PM

Any Geo owners out there?

mr_anderson · 05/10/2008, 04:14 PM

i started with 30 BPM and 50 ml drip rate. my reactor PH is set to 6.7-6.8. its keeping my 120 SPS tank constant at 10dKh and 420Ca.

anyhow, here's the link to a Geo 618 model but it should be the same...good luck!!

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5&pagenumber=1

DAKOOP · 05/10/2008, 04:31 PM

That is a great link to help set up your reactor.
jdieck is an absolute saint in helping out with these reactors. Check out the tread and post there if you have questions/problems.

chadfarmer · 05/10/2008, 07:36 PM

start your reactor at a broken stream and run your ph between 6.9 and 7 and adjust down for more alk or higher for less

its the easiest way to set a calcium reactor

every tank is different

05/10/2008, 11:05 AM	#1
rob020880 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,019	GEO 612 Setup? Hello, I am setting up my new GEO 612 calcium reactor. My current water parameters are: SG: 1.025 PH: 8.3 ALK: 10Dkh Cal: 425 All others undetectable My question is with my initial setup. I am using an Aquacontroller Jr. What should I set my PH values for to open and close the Co2 valve? What should my drip rate be in ml per minute? What should my BPM be? I have read other threads and see varying info all over. What should I watch for and what measures should I take if I notice an increase or decrease in water parameters?

05/10/2008, 07:36 PM	#6
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	start your reactor at a broken stream and run your ph between 6.9 and 7 and adjust down for more alk or higher for less its the easiest way to set a calcium reactor every tank is different __________________ If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys

05/10/2008, 11:17 AM	#2
rob020880 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,019	I was also wondering is this a set it and forget it type of tool. Or will I have to play with the BPM, drip rate, etc. whenever I add new corals, or as my corals grow larger?

05/10/2008, 03:31 PM	#3
rob020880 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,019	Any Geo owners out there?

05/10/2008, 04:14 PM	#4
mr_anderson Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 99	i started with 30 BPM and 50 ml drip rate. my reactor PH is set to 6.7-6.8. its keeping my 120 SPS tank constant at 10dKh and 420Ca. anyhow, here's the link to a Geo 618 model but it should be the same...good luck!! http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5&pagenumber=1

05/10/2008, 04:31 PM	#5
DAKOOP Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St Charles Posts: 310	That is a great link to help set up your reactor. jdieck is an absolute saint in helping out with these reactors. Check out the tread and post there if you have questions/problems.