Calcium Reactor/Ph probe questions

saltyshoe_nano · 02/11/2009, 10:39 PM

hey everyone bought some new goodies so I was wondering if you could lead me in the right way.......

equipment is a millwalkie*lol spelling? i dont have it on hand at the moment

ph probe and a coralife cal reactor tied together....

the first question is will a standard co2 tank from a paintball gun work? it fits the the valves fitting.....

what solution should I calibrate the probe with 7 or 10

what is a good media to use in the reactor

TIA and Im a total noob to a cal. reactor.....I had one a long time ago but never put it together

was to complicated

Letmegrow · 02/11/2009, 10:49 PM

As I understand it you should not use a paintball co2 can because there is oil inside the cannister.

I like the sachuran media.

It should be calibrated with both I think ?

saltyshoe_nano · 02/11/2009, 10:51 PM

I think it should be calibrated with both to I just wanted to make sure

didnt wanna break the toy you know

Letmegrow · 02/11/2009, 10:52 PM

Word :P

zt444a · 02/12/2009, 10:45 AM

Yeah, both. Use the large grain media, schuran or even the Gen-x knock off stuff works quite well. Carib Sea has a large grain that is almost identical too.

Good luck... And if you are in the City, CeeKay welding supply is the place for Co2 whether small or large bottles.

scbadiver · 02/12/2009, 12:00 PM

Ideally you would want to calibrate with ph4 and 7 as that is between your actual measuring point of 6-6.5, usually. That will give you the most accurate calibration. If it is for tank water it would then be 7 and 10 as your target is about 8 - 8.3. Just my two cents, which is probably worth even less

02/11/2009, 10:39 PM	#1
saltyshoe_nano Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Libory, Illinois Posts: 1,618	Calcium Reactor/Ph probe questions hey everyone bought some new goodies so I was wondering if you could lead me in the right way....... equipment is a millwalkie*lol spelling? i dont have it on hand at the moment ph probe and a coralife cal reactor tied together.... the first question is will a standard co2 tank from a paintball gun work? it fits the the valves fitting..... what solution should I calibrate the probe with 7 or 10 what is a good media to use in the reactor TIA and Im a total noob to a cal. reactor.....I had one a long time ago but never put it together was to complicated __________________ shoe "When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it happened or not." - Mark Twain

02/11/2009, 10:49 PM	#2
Letmegrow Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Hill Posts: 4,740	As I understand it you should not use a paintball co2 can because there is oil inside the cannister. I like the sachuran media. It should be calibrated with both I think ? __________________ I'll be just fine pretending I'm not. Understand, Contempt born of clear perception is a birthright to those who channel it toward progression.

02/11/2009, 10:51 PM	#3
saltyshoe_nano Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Libory, Illinois Posts: 1,618	I think it should be calibrated with both to I just wanted to make sure didnt wanna break the toy you know __________________ shoe "When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it happened or not." - Mark Twain

02/11/2009, 10:52 PM	#4
Letmegrow Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Hill Posts: 4,740	Word :P __________________ I'll be just fine pretending I'm not. Understand, Contempt born of clear perception is a birthright to those who channel it toward progression.

02/12/2009, 10:45 AM	#5
zt444a Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Montgomery, NY Posts: 2,603	Yeah, both. Use the large grain media, schuran or even the Gen-x knock off stuff works quite well. Carib Sea has a large grain that is almost identical too. Good luck... And if you are in the City, CeeKay welding supply is the place for Co2 whether small or large bottles. __________________ Howard DeBord " When the Boogeyman goes to sleep every night, he checks his closet for Chuck Norris. " Current Tank Info: None atm

02/12/2009, 12:00 PM	#6
scbadiver Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 1,327	Ideally you would want to calibrate with ph4 and 7 as that is between your actual measuring point of 6-6.5, usually. That will give you the most accurate calibration. If it is for tank water it would then be 7 and 10 as your target is about 8 - 8.3. Just my two cents, which is probably worth even less __________________ Robbie "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." --Dr. Seuss Current Tank Info: 240 reef. 3 250w MH.VHO actinics.135sump/fuge.all DIY