Ca. Reactor Recommendations??

ghever · 03/08/2006, 12:08 PM

What would you guys recommend for a total system of about 300 gallons?

What about this reactor? http://www.aquaticsystemsdesign.com/careactors_dual.php

What brands do you guys recommend?

thanks
G

ghever · 03/08/2006, 04:23 PM

bump

Sebea · 03/08/2006, 04:50 PM

I am ordering the single chamber soon from Scott. Awesome guy, and he makes really good stuff. You won't be upset with his dual chamber!

marcrothschild · 03/08/2006, 04:59 PM

I am very happy with my reeftek.com reactor. I got the eheim pump, and the probe holder options. Good service via email, and a great reactor.

ghever · 03/08/2006, 06:58 PM

Do I need the dual chamber for 300gal system or single would be enough? I remember someone recommending the dual chamber but dont remember why.

thanks
G

marcrothschild · 03/08/2006, 09:05 PM

You dont need a dual chamber, just a larger single chamber and a larger sized recirculating pump. Some people like to use a second chamber to degass the effluent. If you have room, go for it, but it is not needed.

reefsahoy · 03/08/2006, 10:00 PM

hey guys/gals, (to be pc

) how difficult is it to set up a cal reactor? I'm considering getting one in the future but still have research to do.

ghever · 03/09/2006, 10:53 AM

What do you guys think of the Lifereef LCR1 reactor?
http://www.lifereef.com/frame.html

It says it is up to a 300gal system... or should I get something bigger? I have a pretty damn good deal on one available for $250 with solenoid... but not sure if it has a built in compartment for the controller or not.

I am assuming I need a separate pH controller than my aquacontroller...unless I get the III pro which I think has 2 pH ports?

cmhollis · 03/09/2006, 10:56 AM

ghever,

The ACIII (non-Pro) will do 2 pH ports as well. I have one and love it.

Mike

marcrothschild · 03/09/2006, 01:25 PM

Reefsahoy, a Ca reactor can be very easy to dial in depending on the make. The one I have is a snap, the Geo reactor is almost the same design and is also easy to dial in. Premiumaquatics sells the Geo.

ghever · 03/10/2006, 01:17 PM

bump

labragg1 · 03/10/2006, 01:36 PM

Scott's stuff is top-notch. He's also one of the nicest people I've ever dealt with. He takes quality and customer service very seriously. Don't hesitate to buy from him!!! JMO

s10willy · 03/11/2006, 10:02 AM

I got the sinlge chamber unit for Aquatic Systems Design a couple of weeks ago. Very easy to set up. Excellent customer service. If I decide to do another tank, I will definitely be buying another reactor from Scott. This combination of quality and reasonable price is outstanding!

MarksReef · 03/11/2006, 10:27 AM

I have the LifeReef LRC2 and couldn't more happy with it. Great quality and works great.

MH MN · 03/11/2006, 01:10 PM

i have a GEO. has worked perfect and is a sinch to set up and dial in.

03/08/2006, 12:08 PM	#1
ghever Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Thousand Oaks Posts: 645	Ca. Reactor Recommendations?? What would you guys recommend for a total system of about 300 gallons? What about this reactor? http://www.aquaticsystemsdesign.com/careactors_dual.php What brands do you guys recommend? thanks G

03/09/2006, 10:56 AM	#9
cmhollis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ledyard, CT Posts: 1,226	ghever, The ACIII (non-Pro) will do 2 pH ports as well. I have one and love it. Mike __________________ "These mist covered mountains, are a home now for me, but my home is the lowlands, and always will be." - Dire Straits Yes Amy, I am on the national marrow registry. Current Tank Info: 120g In-wall, MR3 skimmer w/ Blueline HD70, ACIII controller, CR3 calcium reactor, Sequence 5800 CLS via OM 4-way, Sequence 3200 return, 2 - 250W 10K MH, 1 - 150W 20K MH, 4 - 110W VHO Actinics

03/10/2006, 01:36 PM	#12
labragg1 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Carthage, MO Posts: 360	Scott's stuff is top-notch. He's also one of the nicest people I've ever dealt with. He takes quality and customer service very seriously. Don't hesitate to buy from him!!! JMO __________________ skywalker Current Tank Info: 65gal RR, 29gal Sump, OCT NW-150 Skimmer, T5 Nova Extreme Lighting

03/11/2006, 10:27 AM	#14
MarksReef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Rush, N.Y. Posts: 4,058	I have the LifeReef LRC2 and couldn't more happy with it. Great quality and works great. __________________ 93G Rimless Cube Current Tank Info: 93G Rimless Cube

03/08/2006, 04:23 PM	#2
ghever Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Thousand Oaks Posts: 645	bump

03/08/2006, 04:50 PM	#3
Sebea Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 165	I am ordering the single chamber soon from Scott. Awesome guy, and he makes really good stuff. You won't be upset with his dual chamber!

03/08/2006, 04:59 PM	#4
marcrothschild Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arcadia Ca Posts: 1,099	I am very happy with my reeftek.com reactor. I got the eheim pump, and the probe holder options. Good service via email, and a great reactor.

03/08/2006, 06:58 PM	#5
ghever Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Thousand Oaks Posts: 645	Do I need the dual chamber for 300gal system or single would be enough? I remember someone recommending the dual chamber but dont remember why. thanks G

03/08/2006, 09:05 PM	#6
marcrothschild Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arcadia Ca Posts: 1,099	You dont need a dual chamber, just a larger single chamber and a larger sized recirculating pump. Some people like to use a second chamber to degass the effluent. If you have room, go for it, but it is not needed.

03/08/2006, 10:00 PM	#7
reefsahoy I can see thru you! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Milky Way Galaxy 3rd planet from the sun, in a country called USA! Posts: 2,685	hey guys/gals, (to be pc ) how difficult is it to set up a cal reactor? I'm considering getting one in the future but still have research to do.

03/09/2006, 10:53 AM	#8
ghever Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Thousand Oaks Posts: 645	What do you guys think of the Lifereef LCR1 reactor? http://www.lifereef.com/frame.html It says it is up to a 300gal system... or should I get something bigger? I have a pretty damn good deal on one available for $250 with solenoid... but not sure if it has a built in compartment for the controller or not. I am assuming I need a separate pH controller than my aquacontroller...unless I get the III pro which I think has 2 pH ports?

03/09/2006, 01:25 PM	#10
marcrothschild Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arcadia Ca Posts: 1,099	Reefsahoy, a Ca reactor can be very easy to dial in depending on the make. The one I have is a snap, the Geo reactor is almost the same design and is also easy to dial in. Premiumaquatics sells the Geo.

03/10/2006, 01:17 PM	#11
ghever Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Thousand Oaks Posts: 645	bump

03/11/2006, 10:02 AM	#13
s10willy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 404	I got the sinlge chamber unit for Aquatic Systems Design a couple of weeks ago. Very easy to set up. Excellent customer service. If I decide to do another tank, I will definitely be buying another reactor from Scott. This combination of quality and reasonable price is outstanding!

03/11/2006, 01:10 PM	#15
MH MN Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: minnesota Posts: 116	i have a GEO. has worked perfect and is a sinch to set up and dial in.