What's the Best CA Reactor Media???

dirty59rt · 06/23/2006, 11:56 AM

I need to replace the reactor media in my DIY reactor. I used A.R.M. but I was wondering if anyone recommended anything else before I bought more.

manderx · 06/23/2006, 02:06 PM

i like coral skeletons (schuran style) mostly because you don't have to worry about mushing it.

MarineFiend · 06/28/2006, 06:47 AM

I also use the Schuran Media, and do so agree that it does not mush like most other media. Coral bones is the best type if you can find it.

I found it a little hard to get here in Canada but when I did I dumped the Arm right away and went with all new coral bones.

I think the best thing that can be said is it really does what it is supposed to but then again I am using it in my Pico reactor as well so the recirc may also be a huge benifit as well.

06/23/2006, 11:56 AM	#1
dirty59rt Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 373	What's the Best CA Reactor Media??? I need to replace the reactor media in my DIY reactor. I used A.R.M. but I was wondering if anyone recommended anything else before I bought more.

06/28/2006, 06:47 AM	#3
MarineFiend I have SomeTimers Join Date: May 2001 Location: Toronto,Ontario, Canada Posts: 183	I also use the Schuran Media, and do so agree that it does not mush like most other media. Coral bones is the best type if you can find it. I found it a little hard to get here in Canada but when I did I dumped the Arm right away and went with all new coral bones. I think the best thing that can be said is it really does what it is supposed to but then again I am using it in my Pico reactor as well so the recirc may also be a huge benifit as well. __________________ "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a bread crumb, and getting licked in the process.." - Paul O'Neil Current Tank Info: 135 Gal Reef, 8 x 55 watt T5, 55 Gallon Sump, Schuran Jetskim 150 Skimmer, Schuran Pico Reactor, Dart on closed loop with OM 4 way Sen 1200 Return

06/23/2006, 02:06 PM	#2
manderx Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Christiansburg, VA Posts: 4,893	i like coral skeletons (schuran style) mostly because you don't have to worry about mushing it.