Korallin 3002 set up tips..

Reeferon · 09/28/2006, 08:15 PM

I just bought a Korallin 3002 Calcium reactor and I am going to set up on my 75 gallon.
I have never set up a calcium reactor but I have friends that have; and besides just relying on them, I would also love to hear any input you guys can give me on it.
Where should i plump it through, should i get a pH probe(korallin says i dont need one), any relavant info. on it.
I would really love to hear info. from anyone that may be running one of these reactors.
So let me hear it!

theatrus · 09/29/2006, 12:55 AM

What media do you intend on using, the ARM or Koralith? Mainly since each media has a different pH where it starts breaking down. A pH probe can be useful for the initial setup phase, but its very possible to not use one. Simply adjust for the baseline bubble and effulent drip rate (not sure what those are on the 3002), and monitor your tank parameters after a day, then adjust as needed.

Mish · 09/29/2006, 10:57 AM

I would highly recomend a PH probe. I just bought a use Korallin 1501 for my 75gal, and I have been testing both the effluent and the tank PH twice a day. Just set it up yesterday.

You will burn through PH tests pretty quick without one, and since you want the effluent to be 6.5-6.7 and the tank to be 8.1-8.3 you wil need a PH test for the high end, and a second test for the low end.

But the short answer is, you don't need it.

You should read this post it will help.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showt...043#post6681043

Good Luck! Looks like we are in this together.

09/28/2006, 08:15 PM	#1
Reeferon Moved On Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gainesville Posts: 748	Korallin 3002 set up tips.. I just bought a Korallin 3002 Calcium reactor and I am going to set up on my 75 gallon. I have never set up a calcium reactor but I have friends that have; and besides just relying on them, I would also love to hear any input you guys can give me on it. Where should i plump it through, should i get a pH probe(korallin says i dont need one), any relavant info. on it. I would really love to hear info. from anyone that may be running one of these reactors. So let me hear it!

09/29/2006, 12:55 AM	#2
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	What media do you intend on using, the ARM or Koralith? Mainly since each media has a different pH where it starts breaking down. A pH probe can be useful for the initial setup phase, but its very possible to not use one. Simply adjust for the baseline bubble and effulent drip rate (not sure what those are on the 3002), and monitor your tank parameters after a day, then adjust as needed. __________________ 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

09/29/2006, 10:57 AM	#3
Mish Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 306	I would highly recomend a PH probe. I just bought a use Korallin 1501 for my 75gal, and I have been testing both the effluent and the tank PH twice a day. Just set it up yesterday. You will burn through PH tests pretty quick without one, and since you want the effluent to be 6.5-6.7 and the tank to be 8.1-8.3 you wil need a PH test for the high end, and a second test for the low end. But the short answer is, you don't need it. You should read this post it will help. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showt...043#post6681043 Good Luck! Looks like we are in this together. __________________ Mish If you find yourself in a hole, it's best to stop digging.