120 Gallon In Wall Mixed Reef Build - Page 8

woodnaquanut · 10/11/2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Reu2

Yes, Alk has been fairly stable, just over 8 dkh for a while now. It's not as high as I'd like it, but I'll take safe and consistent at this point. Once I get some more corals in there we'll see if it starts to drop. If it does, I can just adjust the 2-Part schedule.

Our local SPS guru (NOT ME!), claims his tank does better with Alk in the 7-8 dKH range. Hard to argue with success. He has a spectacular SPS tank.

I've also seen published values for ocean Alk in the 7 dKH range.

Even if you don't have many corals, coralline algae uses CA and Alk.

ecook280 · 10/11/2014, 05:41 PM

very nice build !!

Reu2 · 11/12/2014, 10:16 AM

I think I over bought the media reactors for Carbon and GFO. The Vertex UF-20 have so much left over room. I'm considering going to BRS Deluxe reactors.

Does anyone have any experience with those or have a better recommendation? What adapter do I need to go from the PVC to the John Guest style fittings? The current reactors are connected using threaded to vinyl adapter elbows.

State of The Sump by Reuben Neese, on Flickr

Indymann99 · 11/13/2014, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Reu2

I think I over bought the media reactors for Carbon and GFO. The Vertex UF-20 have so much left over room. I'm considering going to BRS Deluxe reactors.

Does anyone have any experience with those or have a better recommendation? What adapter do I need to go from the PVC to the John Guest style fittings? The current reactors are connected using threaded to vinyl adapter elbows.

State of The Sump by Reuben Neese, on Flickr

+1 I had a NextReef MR1 and even when running GFO and carbon at the same time the rest of the chamber was 2/3 empty... also thumbscrews and o-rings are a pain when changing media.

I went with the BRS dual reactor (it has the RODI style) canisters and have been very happy.

Reu2 · 11/13/2014, 08:56 AM

I went ahead with two Deluxe Reactors from Bulk Reef Supply. I have an RO/DI unit from them and think the support and pricing there is great. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-gf...-deluxe-1.html

The reactor for GFO will be slightly under sized (Max 2 cups media), I typically use about 2.5. But I change it so rarely, I don't think it'll be an issue.

10/11/2014, 05:41 PM	#177
ecook280 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ravenna Ohio Posts: 67	very nice build !!

11/12/2014, 10:16 AM	#178
Reu2 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 108	I think I over bought the media reactors for Carbon and GFO. The Vertex UF-20 have so much left over room. I'm considering going to BRS Deluxe reactors. Does anyone have any experience with those or have a better recommendation? What adapter do I need to go from the PVC to the John Guest style fittings? The current reactors are connected using threaded to vinyl adapter elbows. State of The Sump by Reuben Neese, on Flickr

11/13/2014, 08:56 AM	#180
Reu2 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 108	I went ahead with two Deluxe Reactors from Bulk Reef Supply. I have an RO/DI unit from them and think the support and pricing there is great. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-gf...-deluxe-1.html The reactor for GFO will be slightly under sized (Max 2 cups media), I typically use about 2.5. But I change it so rarely, I don't think it'll be an issue.