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Unread 01/15/2009, 02:41 AM   #1
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Knop Calcium Reactor

I was thinking of getting the Knop-C Calcium reactor for my 90g. What are everyones opinions on this reactor?


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Unread 01/15/2009, 01:29 PM   #2
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Unread 01/15/2009, 01:55 PM   #3
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Very easy to set-up and operate. I have a used one for sale. I could PM you if your interested.


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Unread 01/15/2009, 03:37 PM   #4
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I would get a GEO, I had a knop before, and the GEOs are just better in everyway.


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Unread 01/15/2009, 04:06 PM   #5
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GEO stuff is top notch, but I have never had one of his calcium reactors.


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Unread 01/15/2009, 07:52 PM   #6
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Blankenship could you explain your post. How is geo so much better?


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Unread 01/22/2009, 02:02 PM   #7
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From the construction to the overall ease of dialing it in. In addition, the probe port is standard on the GEOs and I believe it an additional option you have to purchase for the KNOPs.

The GEOS are very easy to clean as well. They just have an overall better design.


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Unread 01/22/2009, 05:23 PM   #8
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i have a knop also, very easy to set up and dial in, i hava effluent cup to hold my ph probe to check effluent coming out very easy t clean and restart, and dont see where the geo it built any better


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Unread 01/25/2009, 08:23 AM   #9
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Everyone has there opinion, I have had both and from my experience the GEO is a tank compared to the Knop as far as build.

GEOs reputation is one of quality among hobbyist, as far as Knop goes its a fine reactor, I just think GEOs are significantly superior.


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Unread 01/25/2009, 06:24 PM   #10
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I am using the knop c on my 90 and love it. I have never seen media dissovle faster and use soo little co2. I am setting up a 120 soon and it will have 170 gallons total water but I may continue to use the knop c but if I have to buy a larger reactor I will get the knop hd or s IV. Most reactors will do the same thing some are just more efficient at doing it. Plus anything that comes with an eheim pump is a well made product.


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