Vertex rx6 vs geo calcium reactors?

aclinville · 07/26/2016, 07:37 AM

I have a 180 gallon sps lightly stocked aquarium with another 50 gallons of sump water. I will eventually be stocked with a medium loaded sps only. I am under the assumption after looking at sizes that they are usually cut in half if it will be a sps only tank. The vertex says it's good for 250 gallons but since I will be a medium load sps, will this reactor be enough or will I need to go with a GEO 618 or 624? I really like the vertex but don't know if it will be big enough and I know there are a lot of GEO fans out there.

Reel North · 07/26/2016, 08:41 PM

I have a geo 612 I'm selling lol. Geo is American, which is always great.

I have a Lifereef which I love.

I don't think you can go wrong with made in USA.

MAke sure to get a carbon doser regulator. Makes it all simple.

Also going to recommend TLF reborn media.

I have a 220 all sps Angel reef. My reactor is overkill right now. Within a year I hope it keeps up!!

DaveMorris · 07/30/2016, 02:25 AM

I love my Vertex RX-6 and it seems like it would be plenty big enough. It was easy to set up and is built like a tank.

Bpb · 07/30/2016, 07:08 AM

Between the two I'd go with the geo. the vertex looks pretty but costs about 40% more for the same capacity. I would get the Geo and spend that extra money on a nice dual stage regulator or masterflex pump

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07/26/2016, 07:37 AM	#1
aclinville Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Indiana Posts: 85	Vertex rx6 vs geo calcium reactors? I have a 180 gallon sps lightly stocked aquarium with another 50 gallons of sump water. I will eventually be stocked with a medium loaded sps only. I am under the assumption after looking at sizes that they are usually cut in half if it will be a sps only tank. The vertex says it's good for 250 gallons but since I will be a medium load sps, will this reactor be enough or will I need to go with a GEO 618 or 624? I really like the vertex but don't know if it will be big enough and I know there are a lot of GEO fans out there.

07/26/2016, 08:41 PM	#2
Reel North New King of Quarantine Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hammertown, Canada eh Posts: 1,175	I have a geo 612 I'm selling lol. Geo is American, which is always great. I have a Lifereef which I love. I don't think you can go wrong with made in USA. MAke sure to get a carbon doser regulator. Makes it all simple. Also going to recommend TLF reborn media. I have a 220 all sps Angel reef. My reactor is overkill right now. Within a year I hope it keeps up!! __________________ It takes a very rich man to buy cheap things Current Tank Info: frag tank. Lame

07/30/2016, 02:25 AM	#3
DaveMorris VP, SDMAS Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sunny San Diego, CA Posts: 1,309	I love my Vertex RX-6 and it seems like it would be plenty big enough. It was easy to set up and is built like a tank. __________________ Dave My 130g tank: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2387989 Current Tank Info: 130g build in progress

07/30/2016, 07:08 AM	#4
Bpb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 3,148	Between the two I'd go with the geo. the vertex looks pretty but costs about 40% more for the same capacity. I would get the Geo and spend that extra money on a nice dual stage regulator or masterflex pump Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk