future calcium reactor setup help please?

MrineLfRlz · 04/14/2016, 06:00 PM

In a year or so i plan on getting a top notch cal. reactor setup on my system, so far my system consists of 250g usable water volume in the future it will be 400-500g so when i buy a reactor i only want to buy one nothing to upgrade.

Over kill i know but i will upgrade in the future to around 400- 500g and it will be very well stocked.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/super-reef-octopus-cr5000d-8-calcium-
reactor.html

http://www.aquariumplants.com/Carbon...ator-p/co2.htm

http://www.aquacave.com/20-lb-alumin...-cylinder.html

http://www.aquacave.com/milwaukee-mc...ontroller.html

But here is what im looking at so far help me with whatever i need to add this is going to be a big investment so i want the best.

MrineLfRlz · 04/14/2016, 06:03 PM

1st question of many to come!
Can i just only add as much media as my system requires at that time even though its a huge reactor and add more media at a time as my system continues to expand and evolve? Or do i have to totally fill it each time?

theatrus · 04/14/2016, 06:07 PM

More or less media doesn't make a huge difference to the actual tank buffering - adding more will simply make it last longer (within limits - if its just remnant sand at the bottom there isn't enough to dissolve). The goal is to adjust the effluent drip rate while maintaining a stable pH in the reactor its self.

MrineLfRlz · 04/14/2016, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theatrus

More or less media doesn't make a huge difference to the actual tank buffering - adding more will simply make it last longer (within limits - if its just remnant sand at the bottom there isn't enough to dissolve). The goal is to adjust the effluent drip rate while maintaining a stable pH in the reactor its self.

Thank you for the quick response, i have alot of room to expand down stairs as i go and still am going to get a bigger DT upstairs but i always want to upgrade my equipment before i go bigger with my tanks but i wanted more then a big enough reactor and this fits the bill. lol

MrineLfRlz · 04/14/2016, 06:33 PM

thinking about this kind for the media.
http://www.aquacave.com/reborn-calci...le-fishes.html

MrineLfRlz · 04/14/2016, 06:38 PM

Another question
I have a digital aquatics reef keeper and i know most have apex but i dont. lol
Does anyone use there RK as controllers for there calcium reactors? Or should i stick with a dedicated ph controller?

theatrus · 04/14/2016, 06:43 PM

I use my Apex and the Reborn media. CaribSea media also is fine.

MrineLfRlz · 04/14/2016, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by theatrus

I use my Apex and the Reborn media. CaribSea media also is fine.

Do you know of people using there RK?

MrineLfRlz · 04/14/2016, 07:09 PM

Or would this be a better option on a ph controller then the Milwaukee or the RK?
http://www.aquacave.com/pinpoint-ph-...an-marine.html

MrineLfRlz · 04/14/2016, 07:20 PM

Ok feed pump for the reactor
I know im going to hear Masterflex pump but i havent got over $1000 so please give me cheaper options that people use successfully. Dont get me wrong im sure there bullet proof absolutely but way to expensive with all the money im going to be throwing at the initial setup already.

sirreal63 · 04/14/2016, 07:26 PM

Your plan and intended equipment list will serve you well. Use a stand alone controller for the reactor and the RK to monitor.

MrineLfRlz · 04/14/2016, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirreal63

Your plan and intended equipment list will serve you well. Use a stand alone controller for the reactor and the RK to monitor.

Its just even with my magus doser the perimeters fluctuate some "not much" in between dosing and i know when setup properly calcium reactors are rock solid stable and that will be my end goal and the last of my equipment after i get my ATS next i pretty much have everything else.
But this will easily be my most expensive upgrade to date with everything im going to get for this setup!

sirreal63 · 04/14/2016, 07:46 PM

If that is your goal, consider adding a continuous duty peristaltic pump (Cole-Parmer) to control effluent rate, then it will be absolutely rock solid.

Flagg37 · 04/14/2016, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirreal63

Your plan and intended equipment list will serve you well. Use a stand alone controller for the reactor and the RK to monitor.

What do you recommend for a stand alone controller for it?

MrineLfRlz · 04/14/2016, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirreal63

If that is your goal, consider adding a continuous duty peristaltic pump (Cole-Parmer) to control effluent rate, then it will be absolutely rock solid.

I might just do that but it will take alot longer to piece this setup together but i guess all good things come to those that can wait.
Im into one of the most time consuming patient hobbies and i have non what a conundrum but i still love it!

sirreal63 · 04/14/2016, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flagg37

What do you recommend for a stand alone controller for it?

My Milwaukee has been rock solid since 2006, but PinPoint also makes a good one.

MrineLfRlz · 04/14/2016, 08:04 PM

what about these?
http://www.coleparmer.com/Product/Si...FQMQaQodIDgBGw

http://www.coleparmer.com/Product/Ma...DC/UX-77120-62

http://www.coleparmer.com/Product/Ma...DC/UX-77122-26

Not really sure on how many rpms i need to be going for?

sirreal63 · 04/14/2016, 08:17 PM

Do an advanced search on user Tkeracer619, he has a thread on the one you want. Digital with quick change heads, they come up used on eBay for much less than new. I can't do the search from where I am.

MrineLfRlz · 04/14/2016, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirreal63

Do an advanced search on user Tkeracer619, he has a thread on the one you want. Digital with quick change heads, they come up used on eBay for much less than new. I can't do the search from where I am.

Found it reading through it now will take awhile.

MrineLfRlz · 04/14/2016, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirreal63

. Digital with quick change heads, they come up used on eBay for much less than new.

Your right they are alot cheaper on eBay thanks for the tip!

mhucasey · 04/15/2016, 06:20 PM

The Calcium reactor with effluent pulled out using a peristaltic is the only way to go. So very solid and reliable! I'm very happy with my Geo reactor, built solid and works very well, priced very reasonably.

MrineLfRlz · 04/15/2016, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhucasey

The Calcium reactor with effluent pulled out using a peristaltic is the only way to go. So very solid and reliable! I'm very happy with my Geo reactor, built solid and works very well, priced very reasonably.

I will for sure use a peristaltic pump on this im sold and with the prices on ebay i cant go wrong, but with these upgrades ive been trying to get done lately( i have two more to go) and then i will start piecing the setup together.
So ive really been thinking about getting the pump part of this expensive pie out of the way first.

vhuang168 · 04/15/2016, 09:39 PM

If you want a brushless Masterflex, follow the models listed

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MrineLfRlz · 04/16/2016, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vhuang168

If you want a brushless Masterflex, follow the models listed

What models are you referring to?

vhuang168 · 04/16/2016, 09:07 AM

Official: Masterflex Calcium Reactor Setup Thread
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2368618

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04/14/2016, 06:00 PM	#1
MrineLfRlz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: eldon M.O. Posts: 1,167	future calcium reactor setup help please? In a year or so i plan on getting a top notch cal. reactor setup on my system, so far my system consists of 250g usable water volume in the future it will be 400-500g so when i buy a reactor i only want to buy one nothing to upgrade. Over kill i know but i will upgrade in the future to around 400- 500g and it will be very well stocked. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/super-reef-octopus-cr5000d-8-calcium- reactor.html http://www.aquariumplants.com/Carbon...ator-p/co2.htm http://www.aquacave.com/20-lb-alumin...-cylinder.html http://www.aquacave.com/milwaukee-mc...ontroller.html But here is what im looking at so far help me with whatever i need to add this is going to be a big investment so i want the best. __________________ Jim its not a obsession its a way of life!--75g DT/125g sump/40g growout/30g frag/ATI sun power x8/t5 on DT/X2 D120 leds 40g/Sun blaze x4/t5 30g Current Tank Info: BubbleMagus(calc.,alk/Clearwater CW-300 Scrubber//56wAQUA UV/Reef Oct.SRO6000SSS Protein sk./1/10HP Chiller/GENESIS AWC

04/14/2016, 06:03 PM	#2
MrineLfRlz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: eldon M.O. Posts: 1,167	1st question of many to come! Can i just only add as much media as my system requires at that time even though its a huge reactor and add more media at a time as my system continues to expand and evolve? Or do i have to totally fill it each time? __________________ Jim its not a obsession its a way of life!--75g DT/125g sump/40g growout/30g frag/ATI sun power x8/t5 on DT/X2 D120 leds 40g/Sun blaze x4/t5 30g Current Tank Info: BubbleMagus(calc.,alk/Clearwater CW-300 Scrubber//56wAQUA UV/Reef Oct.SRO6000SSS Protein sk./1/10HP Chiller/GENESIS AWC

04/14/2016, 06:07 PM	#3
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	More or less media doesn't make a huge difference to the actual tank buffering - adding more will simply make it last longer (within limits - if its just remnant sand at the bottom there isn't enough to dissolve). The goal is to adjust the effluent drip rate while maintaining a stable pH in the reactor its self. __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics

04/14/2016, 06:33 PM	#5
MrineLfRlz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: eldon M.O. Posts: 1,167	thinking about this kind for the media. http://www.aquacave.com/reborn-calci...le-fishes.html __________________ Jim its not a obsession its a way of life!--75g DT/125g sump/40g growout/30g frag/ATI sun power x8/t5 on DT/X2 D120 leds 40g/Sun blaze x4/t5 30g Current Tank Info: BubbleMagus(calc.,alk/Clearwater CW-300 Scrubber//56wAQUA UV/Reef Oct.SRO6000SSS Protein sk./1/10HP Chiller/GENESIS AWC

04/14/2016, 06:38 PM	#6
MrineLfRlz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: eldon M.O. Posts: 1,167	Another question I have a digital aquatics reef keeper and i know most have apex but i dont. lol Does anyone use there RK as controllers for there calcium reactors? Or should i stick with a dedicated ph controller? __________________ Jim its not a obsession its a way of life!--75g DT/125g sump/40g growout/30g frag/ATI sun power x8/t5 on DT/X2 D120 leds 40g/Sun blaze x4/t5 30g Current Tank Info: BubbleMagus(calc.,alk/Clearwater CW-300 Scrubber//56wAQUA UV/Reef Oct.SRO6000SSS Protein sk./1/10HP Chiller/GENESIS AWC Last edited by MrineLfRlz; 04/14/2016 at 06:48 PM.

04/14/2016, 06:43 PM	#7
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	I use my Apex and the Reborn media. CaribSea media also is fine. __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics

04/14/2016, 07:09 PM	#9
MrineLfRlz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: eldon M.O. Posts: 1,167	Or would this be a better option on a ph controller then the Milwaukee or the RK? http://www.aquacave.com/pinpoint-ph-...an-marine.html __________________ Jim its not a obsession its a way of life!--75g DT/125g sump/40g growout/30g frag/ATI sun power x8/t5 on DT/X2 D120 leds 40g/Sun blaze x4/t5 30g Current Tank Info: BubbleMagus(calc.,alk/Clearwater CW-300 Scrubber//56wAQUA UV/Reef Oct.SRO6000SSS Protein sk./1/10HP Chiller/GENESIS AWC

04/14/2016, 07:20 PM	#10
MrineLfRlz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: eldon M.O. Posts: 1,167	Ok feed pump for the reactor I know im going to hear Masterflex pump but i havent got over $1000 so please give me cheaper options that people use successfully. Dont get me wrong im sure there bullet proof absolutely but way to expensive with all the money im going to be throwing at the initial setup already. __________________ Jim its not a obsession its a way of life!--75g DT/125g sump/40g growout/30g frag/ATI sun power x8/t5 on DT/X2 D120 leds 40g/Sun blaze x4/t5 30g Current Tank Info: BubbleMagus(calc.,alk/Clearwater CW-300 Scrubber//56wAQUA UV/Reef Oct.SRO6000SSS Protein sk./1/10HP Chiller/GENESIS AWC

04/14/2016, 07:26 PM	#11
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	Your plan and intended equipment list will serve you well. Use a stand alone controller for the reactor and the RK to monitor. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

04/14/2016, 07:46 PM	#13
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	If that is your goal, consider adding a continuous duty peristaltic pump (Cole-Parmer) to control effluent rate, then it will be absolutely rock solid. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

04/14/2016, 08:04 PM	#17
MrineLfRlz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: eldon M.O. Posts: 1,167	what about these? http://www.coleparmer.com/Product/Si...FQMQaQodIDgBGw http://www.coleparmer.com/Product/Ma...DC/UX-77120-62 http://www.coleparmer.com/Product/Ma...DC/UX-77122-26 Not really sure on how many rpms i need to be going for? __________________ Jim its not a obsession its a way of life!--75g DT/125g sump/40g growout/30g frag/ATI sun power x8/t5 on DT/X2 D120 leds 40g/Sun blaze x4/t5 30g Current Tank Info: BubbleMagus(calc.,alk/Clearwater CW-300 Scrubber//56wAQUA UV/Reef Oct.SRO6000SSS Protein sk./1/10HP Chiller/GENESIS AWC Last edited by MrineLfRlz; 04/14/2016 at 08:12 PM.

04/14/2016, 08:17 PM	#18
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	Do an advanced search on user Tkeracer619, he has a thread on the one you want. Digital with quick change heads, they come up used on eBay for much less than new. I can't do the search from where I am. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

04/15/2016, 06:20 PM	#21
mhucasey Acros & wieners, oh my! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Oceanside, California Posts: 3,706	The Calcium reactor with effluent pulled out using a peristaltic is the only way to go. So very solid and reliable! I'm very happy with my Geo reactor, built solid and works very well, priced very reasonably. __________________ - Matt I call the big one "Bitey" - Homer Simpson See my tank thread here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2468548 Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Rimless Starphire Shallow Reef. Reef Octopus Diablo EXT-200 skimmer, Chaeto Reactor, Lighting: ATI Sunpower 8X39W, 6X39W Sunpower

04/15/2016, 09:39 PM	#23
vhuang168 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,136	If you want a brushless Masterflex, follow the models listed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Vincent 40g custom AIO --> DSA190Pro

04/16/2016, 09:07 AM	#25
vhuang168 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,136	Official: Masterflex Calcium Reactor Setup Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2368618 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Vincent 40g custom AIO --> DSA190Pro