GEO Calcium Reactor Feed

johnwonus · 11/28/2011, 10:51 PM

I have a 180 mixed reef with a GEO 618 calcium reactor running. I had it running for just about a year with a Tom's aqualifter used as the feed pump and pre filter. I have had to clean the feed line many times and the pre filte has accumulated air bubbles over time and the maintenance goes on and on. My question is...What feed pump are people here using for the 618? GEO recommends either a Tom's or a maxijet 1200. Let me know what your experience is please.

Thanks in advance

chadfarmer · 11/28/2011, 10:58 PM

i use to use an maxijet 1200, eheim 1048, not t-ed of my return pump

johnwonus · 11/28/2011, 11:04 PM

Does the MJ1200 plug up over time? Do you get crud inside the reactor running an MJ without a filter?

Thanks for the quick response.

CalmSeasQuest · 11/28/2011, 11:08 PM

Cole Parmer 7553-80 peristaltic pump.

mod4500 · 11/29/2011, 01:15 AM

Been running mj1200 with no problems stopped using aqualifter

johnwonus · 11/30/2011, 08:39 PM

Could your guys that run the MJ1200 tell me how you plumb the MJ to the reactor? Do you plumb it direct and allow the MJ to pressurize the reactor or do you use a T to allow the pressure to escape into the sump so the reactor is not pressurized?

I don't want to blow my o-ring.

mc-cro · 11/30/2011, 09:52 PM

I use a maxijet, I use the air intake extension from the maxijet parts ibetween the pump and the tubing.

this allows excess water pressure to shoot out whats supposed to be air intake, and there is also some that say that it keeps the maxijet from overheating becuase it wouldnt be moving enough water with just the small drip rate of the reactor

johnwonus · 11/30/2011, 10:19 PM

Thanks

tkeracer619 · 11/30/2011, 11:41 PM

Cole-Parmer peristaltic pump.

There is no better way.

This is the pump I use.
http://coleparmer.com/Product/L_S_sm...mp/EW-77923-60

Ignore the sticker shock... you don't buy them new (unless your pockets are deep). Check ebay. You want adjustable, good condition, and a masterflex easy load head.

11/28/2011, 10:51 PM	#1
johnwonus Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 90	GEO Calcium Reactor Feed I have a 180 mixed reef with a GEO 618 calcium reactor running. I had it running for just about a year with a Tom's aqualifter used as the feed pump and pre filter. I have had to clean the feed line many times and the pre filte has accumulated air bubbles over time and the maintenance goes on and on. My question is...What feed pump are people here using for the 618? GEO recommends either a Tom's or a maxijet 1200. Let me know what your experience is please. Thanks in advance

11/28/2011, 10:58 PM	#2
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	i use to use an maxijet 1200, eheim 1048, not t-ed of my return pump __________________ If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys

11/28/2011, 11:08 PM	#4
CalmSeasQuest Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 1,230	Cole Parmer 7553-80 peristaltic pump. __________________ -Tom The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man. - George Bernard Shaw Current Tank Info: 96X30" 270Gal, Kessil 360WEs, BK250 Double Cone, 400 gal ASW station with continuous water change

11/30/2011, 09:52 PM	#7
mc-cro (macro) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,238	I use a maxijet, I use the air intake extension from the maxijet parts ibetween the pump and the tubing. this allows excess water pressure to shoot out whats supposed to be air intake, and there is also some that say that it keeps the maxijet from overheating becuase it wouldnt be moving enough water with just the small drip rate of the reactor __________________ Time is the most valuable thing you have... spend it wisely Current Tank Info: 60x26x24 AGE 3 sided starphire

11/30/2011, 11:41 PM	#9
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Cole-Parmer peristaltic pump. There is no better way. This is the pump I use. http://coleparmer.com/Product/L_S_sm...mp/EW-77923-60 Ignore the sticker shock... you don't buy them new (unless your pockets are deep). Check ebay. You want adjustable, good condition, and a masterflex easy load head. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

11/28/2011, 11:04 PM	#3
johnwonus Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 90	Does the MJ1200 plug up over time? Do you get crud inside the reactor running an MJ without a filter? Thanks for the quick response.

11/29/2011, 01:15 AM	#5
mod4500 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Forest Posts: 17	Been running mj1200 with no problems stopped using aqualifter

11/30/2011, 08:39 PM	#6
johnwonus Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 90	Could your guys that run the MJ1200 tell me how you plumb the MJ to the reactor? Do you plumb it direct and allow the MJ to pressurize the reactor or do you use a T to allow the pressure to escape into the sump so the reactor is not pressurized? I don't want to blow my o-ring.

11/30/2011, 10:19 PM	#8
johnwonus Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 90	Thanks

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