Kalk reactors - how do they work?

Foogoo · 04/05/2006, 12:56 AM

Lately I've been looking into a kalk reactor. I have a few questions :

1) How is it that precipitate does not get into the drip?

2) Do they maintain the Ca level enough for SPS that dosing isn't required?

Thanks.

eckrynock · 04/05/2006, 05:47 AM

The output line is at the top of the reactor. This keeps the powder at the bottom of the reactor and only the kalk solution at the top. Mine has maintained calcium for my tank but my corals are not very big. I do have a lot of sps but they are still frag size. I have been happy with my DIY reactor and it's one less thing I have to worry about so I can enjoy my tank more! Good luck.

04/05/2006, 12:56 AM	#1
Foogoo Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Temple City, CA Posts: 1,118	Kalk reactors - how do they work? Lately I've been looking into a kalk reactor. I have a few questions : 1) How is it that precipitate does not get into the drip? 2) Do they maintain the Ca level enough for SPS that dosing isn't required? Thanks. __________________ "She had a deep, throaty, genuine laugh, like that sound a dog makes just before it throws up"

04/05/2006, 05:47 AM	#2
eckrynock Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 733	The output line is at the top of the reactor. This keeps the powder at the bottom of the reactor and only the kalk solution at the top. Mine has maintained calcium for my tank but my corals are not very big. I do have a lot of sps but they are still frag size. I have been happy with my DIY reactor and it's one less thing I have to worry about so I can enjoy my tank more! Good luck. __________________ Ed Genesis 1:21 Current Tank Info: 90 gal