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04/23/2008, 11:11 AM
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Actually I do intend to go with a GEO 612 or 618.
I mean which brand of CO2 regulator, solenoid etc should I buy? I want a quality one that isn't going to fail me...
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04/23/2008, 11:17 AM
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Sorry, I didn't read your reply closely
 I use a Reef Fanatic, which I haven't had any issues with. However, I've learned that it's not the best. As far as a pH monitor, I use a pinpoint. If you're set on a GEO, this is a great thread to follow: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1303129 In it, they recommend one (I forget the name) that works very well. |
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I have two 6101s in my current tank and I wish I had the 6201s as what i have is not close to powerful enough to deal with the water movement in my tank.
Also heard good things about the GEO reactor, I have a Deltec and I like it ok. Probably would go another direction if I was to do it again. Have a Deltec regulator and the first one crapped out as soon as I got it, the second has been doing well for 6 months and its easy to dial in, it doesn't fit normal CO2 bottles without a adapter though. I dosed 2 part through a litermeter 3 on my 120 and I was happy with the setup but it started sucking up a lot of supplement as the corals started growing, got expensive pretty quick. Mixing up your own would save you a bundle but it will be tedious. and tbone your just trying to mess with your sand bed you masochist.
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04/23/2008, 05:02 PM
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04/23/2008, 06:56 PM
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I have people telling me 6101's and others telling me 6201's. I definitely don't want 4 of these in my tank which would make the 6201's ideal yet I want a thin sand bed and Roger at Tunze tells me the wider cone of the 6201's could be a problem.
I'm pretty sure you're a flow/skim junkie tbone, but your tank is close to mine in size so I have to take you seriously...even with that mascot thingy =) You guys have any experience with waveboxes? Are they very loud when they pulse and will they *really* affect the strength of my tank to a point where I shouls care? 1/2" all around with 3/4" bottom. Eurobraced. I ask because I've read with a wbox you can get away with less powerhead action.
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04/23/2008, 07:15 PM
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If aesthetics are your concern, have you thought about vortechs?
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04/23/2008, 07:55 PM
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They seemed appealing to me until I saw a video posted by a user. The Vortech was pulsing and it sounds very loud. I am trying to keep this tank quiet. As well, I am not down with the maintenance/replacement part routine for the Vortechs. Lastly, I have a daughter beginning to crawl. I'm trying to avoid any cable hanginf down the side of the tank. At least the tunze magnets will be up in the corners on the back wall...
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