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04/26/2009, 09:30 PM
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Calcium reactor!!!!!!!
Ok I have been reading about Kalkwasser's two part solution. I was wondering if it a neccesity to have a calcium reactor with a reef tank. And if you need one to run Kalkwasser?? Please help im a little confused about this whole calcium/ alkalinity business.
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04/26/2009, 10:00 PM
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well, a calcium reactor doesn't run kalkwasser. That would be a Kalk reactor.
First, you don't need a calcium reactor. You can do just fine with dosing two part, adding kalk to your auto top off, or both. On the other hand, if you have a VERY high demand and/or don't want to deal with dosing, a calcium reactor can be the way to go. Do you have a high Calcium demand right now?
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04/26/2009, 10:00 PM
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No!!!!!!!
 Calcium reactors are mostly helpful on larger tanks, ie: 150g+. I'm pretty sure Kalkwasser can be added to the water directly like other buffers, but haven't used it myself. I know some add it to the automatic top-off. |
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04/26/2009, 10:05 PM
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Not really. I have only a few sps corals right now. A total of four. Calcium doesnt seem to exceed 300. And I dose calcium everyweek with a 10 gal water change.The tank has been up and running for a few months right now. I am planning to make this a full reef, but im learning quick that it is EXPENSIVE, but i love it. I just want to make sure im doing everything slow and right. A buddy of mine has a full 195 reef and its beautiful. He was running this two part solution and cal reactor. I guess I just need to be patient.
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04/26/2009, 10:06 PM
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Oh! P.S. I dont have an automatic top off! I do have a 20 gal fuge that I just built, and Im wondering why I didnt do this is the begining!!!
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04/26/2009, 10:10 PM
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Oh and thanks guys for the info! I am completely releived that I dont have to spend another fortune on a cal reactor and CO2!!!!
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04/26/2009, 10:15 PM
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You'll still spend a fortune on something!!!!
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04/26/2009, 10:21 PM
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Hahahahahaha!!! Right I know! I love this dang hobby! Seriously, but I hate chemistry!
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04/26/2009, 10:23 PM
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04/26/2009, 10:29 PM
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Dude im telling ya! Every weekend I say to myself.....Ok that will be the last expensive piece I buy! Pppppfffffttttt....Yeah right! The next day im on marine depot looking at something else to max out my credit card!
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