Large Tank Calcium Reactor recommendation

GoToSleep · 07/22/2009, 08:42 PM

I'm setting up a 700gal system which I plan to be SPS heavy plus clams -- ie heavy calcium demands. What's my best choice for a calcium reactor? I'm more concerned about performance and reliability than cost.

Ebob954 · 07/22/2009, 10:15 PM

I would look into geo calcium reactors or red dragons. Check them out. Tell me what you think. Im getting a geo for my 265 reef tank

Leonardo_ · 07/23/2009, 04:20 AM

Don't have any experience with the US brands like Geo etc. But I always liked my Schuran Jetstream II, by-passed with a large vessel for more reaction time.

Leonardo

Lightsluvr · 07/23/2009, 04:28 AM

I have seen the GEO 818 in use on a local reefer's 600G reef - total water volume probably 750G. The 818 just loafs along on this SPS intensive system.

LL

FreakonaReef · 07/23/2009, 08:44 AM

If you can find one of these monsters, I hear they work great. Setting mine up this weekend. Volcano skimmers that were based on the schuran calcium reactors

Nanook · 07/24/2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally posted by GoToSleep
I'm setting up a 700gal system which I plan to be SPS heavy plus clams -- ie heavy calcium demands. What's my best choice for a calcium reactor? I'm more concerned about performance and reliability than cost.

Geo all the way, nothing is easier or more dependable. The so called "high-end" reactors are also very high maintenance and high dollar. I have had a few Geo reactors and most of my friends have them, they are rock solid, built to last a lifetime and the customer service will never be beat

cbrguy · 07/24/2009, 05:46 AM

+1 for the GEO.

mike660r · 07/24/2009, 09:09 AM

GEO 624 is my choice. I had a large Barr and it blew up on me a few months ago.

tylorarm · 07/24/2009, 01:02 PM

I have a GEO 8/18 and very happy. Prior i had deltec and was constantly fiddling with levels and had powerhead impeller problems. You can get eheim pump for 8/18 or panworld, i got panworld and working flawlessly to this point.

Claudio D · 08/13/2009, 10:06 PM

I also had a Barr 2200 and got tired of adjusting it and sold it, now I have a 8/36 custom built GEO it works flawlessly

regards

Claudio
Caracas, Venezuela

boz151 · 08/14/2009, 07:46 AM

I would go with an MTC ProCal, build like a tank, and plenty for the system you are looking at.

07/22/2009, 08:42 PM	#1
GoToSleep Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 211	Large Tank Calcium Reactor recommendation I'm setting up a 700gal system which I plan to be SPS heavy plus clams -- ie heavy calcium demands. What's my best choice for a calcium reactor? I'm more concerned about performance and reliability than cost.

07/23/2009, 04:20 AM	#3
Leonardo_ TRC Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,568	Don't have any experience with the US brands like Geo etc. But I always liked my Schuran Jetstream II, by-passed with a large vessel for more reaction time. Leonardo __________________ 450G Office Reef

07/23/2009, 04:28 AM	#4
Lightsluvr Tangaroa to 500 gallons Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,855	GEO 818 I have seen the GEO 818 in use on a local reefer's 600G reef - total water volume probably 750G. The 818 just loafs along on this SPS intensive system. LL __________________ Click on my username and select "Lightsluvr's Home Page" for a recap of our build thread - AGE Hybrid Tank in a 500G system with dedicated fish room. (Takes a few minutes for photos to load) Leave a note if you stop by... Current Tank Info: 350G AGE Hybrid reef tank. 500G+ total water volume. Three sumps for filtration. Barracuda Gold return and Hammerhead Gold closed loop pumps. DIY T5 light system on rails. MP40W x3 to supplement closed loop. 130G Water management system.

07/22/2009, 10:15 PM	#2
Ebob954 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 76	I would look into geo calcium reactors or red dragons. Check them out. Tell me what you think. Im getting a geo for my 265 reef tank

07/23/2009, 08:44 AM	#5
FreakonaReef Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N. Las Vegas, NV Posts: 176	If you can find one of these monsters, I hear they work great. Setting mine up this weekend. Volcano skimmers that were based on the schuran calcium reactors

07/24/2009, 05:46 AM	#7
cbrguy Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 493	+1 for the GEO.

07/24/2009, 09:09 AM	#8
mike660r Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 2,038	GEO 624 is my choice. I had a large Barr and it blew up on me a few months ago.

07/24/2009, 01:02 PM	#9
tylorarm Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 759	I have a GEO 8/18 and very happy. Prior i had deltec and was constantly fiddling with levels and had powerhead impeller problems. You can get eheim pump for 8/18 or panworld, i got panworld and working flawlessly to this point.

08/13/2009, 10:06 PM	#10
Claudio D Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Caracas, Venezuela Posts: 115	I also had a Barr 2200 and got tired of adjusting it and sold it, now I have a 8/36 custom built GEO it works flawlessly regards Claudio Caracas, Venezuela

08/14/2009, 07:46 AM	#11
boz151 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 317	I would go with an MTC ProCal, build like a tank, and plenty for the system you are looking at.