Which calcium reator should I buy!?

Zaphod · 03/30/2006, 04:12 PM

I have 90 gal BB tank with a few SPS doing pretty well. I am really tired of using Kalc. I am looking for a good reactor that will handle my demands as they grow. I would like to have one that requires minimal tweaking and heartach. Right now I am looking at GEO and MRC. Andy at MRC said he would add so I can add a ph probe to his. The Geo looks a little more sturdy and better built but more expensive. what do you think?

elephen · 03/30/2006, 04:17 PM

www.aquaticsystemsdesign.com

s10willy · 03/30/2006, 04:21 PM

I agree with elephen. I am very pleased with my ASD reactor, which can keep up with a much larger tank than my 90. Excellent build quality and customer service.

Zaphod · 03/30/2006, 05:01 PM

Why is it soo much better?

xtrstangx · 03/30/2006, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by elephen
www.aquaticsystemsdesign.com

Ditto x3.

TryTheChi · 03/30/2006, 05:12 PM

Koralin - very easy.

LobsterOfJustice · 03/30/2006, 05:13 PM

Heres a number 4 for aquatic systems design. Scott walked me through the whole process and helped me along every step of the way. Quality worksmanship as well.

Zaphod · 03/30/2006, 05:19 PM

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Originally posted by TryTheChi
Koralin - very easy.

I saw a thread on the koraline and some of it seamed kind of complex. I would like one I can put my ph probe into.

jjackson · 03/30/2006, 05:21 PM

geosreef, been very happy and great construction also has a hole for PH probe in the reactor.

http://www.geosreef.com/

only think I did to mine was hard plumb the entire thing... I didn't like the vinyl recirc line

turbonegro · 03/30/2006, 05:31 PM

I just order a calcium reactor from http://www.lifereef.com/ . Great customer service.

Ewan · 03/30/2006, 05:39 PM

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Originally posted by turbonegro
I just order a calcium reactor from http://www.lifereef.com/ . Great customer service.

turbojugend forever

RevHtree · 03/30/2006, 05:42 PM

Dont mean to hijack, but could someone tell me EVERYTHING you would need with the calcium reactor, and aprox cost of each?

How much to get a decent complete system for my 125g?

Thanks.

Thorium · 03/30/2006, 05:49 PM

ASD
http://www.aquaticsystemsdesign.com/

turbonegro · 03/30/2006, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ewan
turbojugend forever

Thats Right!!!!

xtrstangx · 03/30/2006, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RevHtree
Dont mean to hijack, but could someone tell me EVERYTHING you would need with the calcium reactor, and aprox cost of each?

How much to get a decent complete system for my 125g?

Thanks.

Calcium reactor $219
Media $15
CO2 Tank $50-100
CO2 Regulator $50-100 (I'd buy one used, IMO)
Miscellaneous tubing $5-10

Zaphod · 03/30/2006, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by turbonegro
I just order a calcium reactor from http://www.lifereef.com/ . Great customer service.

That website gives me a headache.

Zaphod · 03/30/2006, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RevHtree
Dont mean to hijack, but could someone tell me EVERYTHING you would need with the calcium reactor, and aprox cost of each?

How much to get a decent complete system for my 125g?

Thanks.

it is ok I will forgive you if you hook me up with some of those PPE in your avatar I am jonesing for some.

anyway you need:
1. Calcium Reactor
2. Media
4. C02 Tank
5. C02 (in da tank)
6. Regulator and selonoide (most come togeather)
7. Circulation pump (some are included with the reactor some are not)
8. Feeding pump (Maxijet 1200? this is what I have read)
9. PH Monitor/Controller

I don't own one yet but this is as far as I can tell from my research.

turbonegro · 03/30/2006, 06:42 PM

Sorry want some aspirin?

Zaphod · 03/30/2006, 06:45 PM

I am thinking of getting this one. It looks like a good combo of price and quality plus it comes with the circulation pump and they will add the probve holder for $10 MRC wanted like $20 for that and didn't include the circultation pump but was cheaper so it probably works out to be the same.

Zaphod · 03/30/2006, 06:45 PM

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Originally posted by turbonegro
Sorry want some aspirin?

Yes please I just need to kill 20 more min.

jay24k · 03/30/2006, 07:17 PM

www.aquaticsystemsdesign.com as well. Mine is handling my fully stocked 180 of sps easily. The picture doesn't even do it justice imo. If I could, I would put the reactor on display just because it really does look cool.

Zaphod · 03/31/2006, 10:21 AM

So I will probably buy that one then. A single chamber should be fine right? Also should I go with a 5 or ten pound tank?

cw150 · 03/31/2006, 11:20 AM

I've got the 6x18 GEO and it's working well after 1 week. I think any reactor is going to take a while to dial in so don't panic if it seems like a challenge to get the effluent where you want it to be.

jay24k · 03/31/2006, 11:33 AM

It's easy if you get a controller. Mine dialed in very quick. Mine runs a 180 easily.

elephen · 03/31/2006, 11:38 AM

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Originally posted by xtrstangx
Calcium reactor $219
Media $15
CO2 Tank $50-100
CO2 Regulator $50-100 (I'd buy one used, IMO)
Miscellaneous tubing $5-10

The warm feeling you get when you know you never have to mess with it again once its dialed in... Priceless

03/30/2006, 04:12 PM	#1
Zaphod Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Acton,CA Posts: 1,402	Which calcium reator should I buy!? I have 90 gal BB tank with a few SPS doing pretty well. I am really tired of using Kalc. I am looking for a good reactor that will handle my demands as they grow. I would like to have one that requires minimal tweaking and heartach. Right now I am looking at GEO and MRC. Andy at MRC said he would add so I can add a ph probe to his. The Geo looks a little more sturdy and better built but more expensive. what do you think? __________________ - Nick Current Tank Info: 90 gal Mixed Reef

03/30/2006, 05:01 PM	#4
Zaphod Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Acton,CA Posts: 1,402	Why is it soo much better? __________________ - Nick Current Tank Info: 90 gal Mixed Reef

03/30/2006, 05:12 PM	#6
TryTheChi Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 498	Koralin - very easy. __________________ Cheers Simon Current Tank Info: 150 USG Tank 35 G sump (600ltr) total - 12 T5s f-b - 2 Streams - wavebox - KZ skimmer- 24/7 carbon - Iaquatic CR - ZeoVIT - I Aquatic Reactor

03/30/2006, 05:13 PM	#7
LobsterOfJustice Recovering Detritophobe Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 7,443	Heres a number 4 for aquatic systems design. Scott walked me through the whole process and helped me along every step of the way. Quality worksmanship as well. __________________ If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. I remember when zoanthids were called things like "green" and "orange" and not "reverse gorilla nipple." Current Tank Info: 180g reef with all the bells and whistles

03/30/2006, 05:21 PM	#9
jjackson Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas, USA Posts: 718	geosreef, been very happy and great construction also has a hole for PH probe in the reactor. http://www.geosreef.com/ only think I did to mine was hard plumb the entire thing... I didn't like the vinyl recirc line __________________ gigem James Jackson

03/30/2006, 04:17 PM	#2
elephen Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: kc Posts: 2,763	www.aquaticsystemsdesign.com

03/30/2006, 04:21 PM	#3
s10willy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 404	I agree with elephen. I am very pleased with my ASD reactor, which can keep up with a much larger tank than my 90. Excellent build quality and customer service.

03/30/2006, 05:31 PM	#10
turbonegro Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: york, PA Posts: 391	I just order a calcium reactor from http://www.lifereef.com/ . Great customer service.

03/30/2006, 05:42 PM	#12
RevHtree Registered Member. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chattanooga, Tn. Posts: 2,742	Dont mean to hijack, but could someone tell me EVERYTHING you would need with the calcium reactor, and aprox cost of each? How much to get a decent complete system for my 125g? Thanks.

03/30/2006, 05:49 PM	#13
Thorium Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 369	ASD http://www.aquaticsystemsdesign.com/

03/30/2006, 06:42 PM	#18
turbonegro Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: york, PA Posts: 391	Sorry want some aspirin?

03/30/2006, 06:45 PM	#19
Zaphod Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Acton,CA Posts: 1,402	I am thinking of getting this one. It looks like a good combo of price and quality plus it comes with the circulation pump and they will add the probve holder for $10 MRC wanted like $20 for that and didn't include the circultation pump but was cheaper so it probably works out to be the same. __________________ - Nick Current Tank Info: 90 gal Mixed Reef

03/30/2006, 07:17 PM	#21
jay24k Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leesburg, Florida Posts: 6,546	www.aquaticsystemsdesign.com as well. Mine is handling my fully stocked 180 of sps easily. The picture doesn't even do it justice imo. If I could, I would put the reactor on display just because it really does look cool.

03/31/2006, 10:21 AM	#22
Zaphod Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Acton,CA Posts: 1,402	So I will probably buy that one then. A single chamber should be fine right? Also should I go with a 5 or ten pound tank? __________________ - Nick Current Tank Info: 90 gal Mixed Reef

03/31/2006, 11:20 AM	#23
cw150 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: nw suburbs chicago Posts: 330	I've got the 6x18 GEO and it's working well after 1 week. I think any reactor is going to take a while to dial in so don't panic if it seems like a challenge to get the effluent where you want it to be.

03/31/2006, 11:33 AM	#24
jay24k Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leesburg, Florida Posts: 6,546	It's easy if you get a controller. Mine dialed in very quick. Mine runs a 180 easily.