Best calcium reactor?

TheGrog · 07/07/2010, 04:57 PM

Greetings all!

I am tired of my DIY reactor acting up all the time and don't have the time or the tools to make a new one now. So I am looking to buy one.

I am looking for low & easy maintenance, and kind of a set-it-and-forget-it reactor.

Here are my final choices and if anyone has any experiences with them or another suggestion, please chime in.

FYI I have a 75 gal SPS and LPS heavy system right now with plans to eventually upgrade to perhaps a 120.

Choices are:
1. AquaC RX-1
2. Deltec PF501
3. Korallin C-1502
4. KNOP Calcium REactor S IV

Rizup · 07/07/2010, 05:13 PM

I really like my Geo reactor. Don't have to fiddle with a thing. They are probably the most popular reactor on this forum if you do a poll

Out of your choices I would probably go with the Deltec then the Korallin.

reef_doug · 07/07/2010, 06:30 PM

I dont have a CaRX but I would consider a GEO before any of others.

reefer96 · 07/07/2010, 06:37 PM

Geo

anemoneguy · 07/07/2010, 06:42 PM

persicion marine

Rizup · 07/07/2010, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rizup

I really like my Geo reactor. Don't have to fiddle with a thing. They are probably the most popular reactor on this forum if you do a poll

Out of your choices I would probably go with the Deltec then the Korallin.

I guess you are doing a poll

I was on my phone and the thread didn't show as a poll. Oops.

boxer385 · 07/07/2010, 06:59 PM

geo and a electronic regulator

aiko670 · 07/07/2010, 07:03 PM

GEO for sure

taylor t · 07/07/2010, 08:00 PM

Geo here too.

MrSandman · 07/07/2010, 09:57 PM

In case you're still on the fence....GEO.

Duff Man · 07/07/2010, 10:06 PM

I don't have anything to compare it to, but I love my RX-1. Using a pH controller and regulator with a good needle valve, it has been set and forget.

RokleM · 07/08/2010, 08:21 AM

I know it hasn't been mentioned yet, so...

gasman059 · 07/08/2010, 08:27 AM

BY far a GEO IMHO.

Here's the deal . The quality/customer service and resale value is by far the best in the bussiness.

I would only consider a Pro-cal as my other choice, I've used Knops/korallin/played with deltec and schuran , but by far the deal maker with GEO's units IMO is availability/customer service and ease of use.
I recently intalled a aquarium plants electronic regulator and viola perfect~

davidtsx · 07/08/2010, 10:06 AM

GEO +17... I own a geo and had deltec and the GEO is hands down a better reactor.

Paulairduck · 07/08/2010, 12:25 PM

Did anybody mention GEO!!!!

cbrguy · 07/08/2010, 12:29 PM

Geo

petjobslob · 07/13/2010, 01:00 PM

I was in the market for a calcium reactor for my new 200 gal tank and came looking for the best one rated by quite a few people on the forums. Well after looking around and seeing this post you guys made it really easy! I have had a Korallin 1502 before and didn't have any problems but the price of Geo's is great and so are the reviews thanks a bunch reefers

Here's a link to my tank http://www.marinecolorado.org/forums...ead.php?t=4539

grigsy · 07/13/2010, 09:01 PM

Geo

Bcollins111900 · 07/13/2010, 09:03 PM

Love my GEO calcium reactor as well! Truly set it an forget it. Can't beat GEO qualitity either!

MrSandman · 07/13/2010, 09:21 PM

Yep. Great design, quality craftsmanship and materials and excellent customer service. The last time I touched mine was about 4 months ago when I swapped out my co2 bottle.

View Poll Results: Which reactor would you recommend?
AquaC EV-1	3	16.67%
Deltec PF 501	7	38.89%
Korallin C-1502	8	44.44%
KNOP S IV	0	0%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

07/07/2010, 04:57 PM	#1
TheGrog Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 753	Best calcium reactor? Greetings all! I am tired of my DIY reactor acting up all the time and don't have the time or the tools to make a new one now. So I am looking to buy one. I am looking for low & easy maintenance, and kind of a set-it-and-forget-it reactor. Here are my final choices and if anyone has any experiences with them or another suggestion, please chime in. FYI I have a 75 gal SPS and LPS heavy system right now with plans to eventually upgrade to perhaps a 120. Choices are: 1. AquaC RX-1 2. Deltec PF501 3. Korallin C-1502 4. KNOP Calcium REactor S IV __________________ When in doubt.....add more beer...then try duct tape Current Tank Info: 120G Reef with Ecotech Radion LEDs, 2xMP40

07/07/2010, 05:13 PM	#2
Rizup Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,067	I really like my Geo reactor. Don't have to fiddle with a thing. They are probably the most popular reactor on this forum if you do a poll Out of your choices I would probably go with the Deltec then the Korallin. __________________ Grow Baby, Grow!!!

07/07/2010, 06:30 PM	#3
reef_doug Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hesperia/Apple Valley Posts: 3,814	I dont have a CaRX but I would consider a GEO before any of others. __________________ "If you have more than one tank in your livingroom, you might be a reefneck" Current Tank Info: 180r SoCal Creations, 75g SCC1M Sump, WM EcoBAK, NextReef SMR1, TropicMarin Salt, ACIII, 3x250w HQI Phoenix 14k, 2x140w Super Actinics, ATi BM250, Eheim 1262, Tunze 2x6100+7095, Tunze Osmolator, 6 stage RODI w/ Spectrapure MaxCap

07/07/2010, 09:57 PM	#10
MrSandman Team RC Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: South Bay, So. Cal. Posts: 5,408 Blog Entries: 6	In case you're still on the fence....GEO. __________________ June 2001 Tank of the Month. Yes, i said 2001. Current Tank Info: 112G 36"x36"x20" Lee-mar rimless. Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2293182.

07/07/2010, 06:37 PM	#4
reefer96 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: lake st louis Posts: 834	Geo

07/07/2010, 06:42 PM	#5
anemoneguy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: indpls Posts: 364	persicion marine

07/07/2010, 06:59 PM	#7
boxer385 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: University Park, illinois Posts: 1,718	geo and a electronic regulator

07/07/2010, 07:03 PM	#8
aiko670 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Deerfield, IL Posts: 5,409	GEO for sure

07/07/2010, 08:00 PM	#9
taylor t Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Naperville, Il Posts: 2,396	Geo here too.

07/07/2010, 10:06 PM	#11
Duff Man Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago's far NW burbs Posts: 629	I don't have anything to compare it to, but I love my RX-1. Using a pH controller and regulator with a good needle valve, it has been set and forget.

07/08/2010, 08:21 AM	#12
RokleM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,687	I know it hasn't been mentioned yet, so... __________________ -Eric-

07/08/2010, 08:27 AM	#13
gasman059 The OG mad scientist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SOFLA Posts: 10,308	BY far a GEO IMHO. Here's the deal . The quality/customer service and resale value is by far the best in the bussiness. I would only consider a Pro-cal as my other choice, I've used Knops/korallin/played with deltec and schuran , but by far the deal maker with GEO's units IMO is availability/customer service and ease of use. I recently intalled a aquarium plants electronic regulator and viola perfect~ __________________ There's a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". 1985-present Current Tank Info: Officially lurking!

07/08/2010, 10:06 AM	#14
davidtsx Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 272	GEO +17... I own a geo and had deltec and the GEO is hands down a better reactor.

07/08/2010, 12:25 PM	#15
Paulairduck I LOVE FREE FRAGS!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 2,909	Did anybody mention GEO!!!!

07/08/2010, 12:29 PM	#16
cbrguy Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 493	Geo

07/13/2010, 01:00 PM	#17
petjobslob Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Loveland, Colorado Posts: 6	I was in the market for a calcium reactor for my new 200 gal tank and came looking for the best one rated by quite a few people on the forums. Well after looking around and seeing this post you guys made it really easy! I have had a Korallin 1502 before and didn't have any problems but the price of Geo's is great and so are the reviews thanks a bunch reefers Here's a link to my tank http://www.marinecolorado.org/forums...ead.php?t=4539

07/13/2010, 09:01 PM	#18
grigsy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 2,307	Geo

07/13/2010, 09:03 PM	#19
Bcollins111900 Registered Member. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gahanna Ohio Posts: 3,853	Love my GEO calcium reactor as well! Truly set it an forget it. Can't beat GEO qualitity either! __________________ I have some LE Super RARE Whisker Sunburst Brown Aptasia FS!!! Give me a flipping break people... Corals now days need to come with a birth cert. with a name on it... Current Tank Info: 285 Gal Display 500 gallons total, Reeflo Orca 250 Pro, GEO 624 Calc. Reactor, Dual GEO Reactors, Dual 400W Halides, LPS/Zoa Dominated

07/13/2010, 09:21 PM	#20
MrSandman Team RC Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: South Bay, So. Cal. Posts: 5,408 Blog Entries: 6	Yep. Great design, quality craftsmanship and materials and excellent customer service. The last time I touched mine was about 4 months ago when I swapped out my co2 bottle. __________________ June 2001 Tank of the Month. Yes, i said 2001. Current Tank Info: 112G 36"x36"x20" Lee-mar rimless. Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2293182.

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