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11/21/2006, 03:34 PM
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Reefing since '87
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Location: Allegheny Mountains of VA
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About to buy a Ca Reactor - Opinions Please
I am about to purchase a Ca Reactor for a 90 gl SPS that I am setting up and would like opinions as to what you all think. I have narrowed it down to a Geo or Precision Marine. They are within $100 of each other, which in the grand scheme of things is not a consideration. I am looking for the most consistent reactor possible. Having a pH probe insert is important since I dont want to have to continuously read the effluent.
While I am on it. Would you use a Maxijet or Aqualift pump to provide the flow to it and or how would you get from a 1" main pump PVC outlet pipe to the 1/4" line to feed the reactor ? Thanks for your opinions and experiences.
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Have a good'un Current Tank Info: 90 gl SPS dominant / upgrade in the works |
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11/21/2006, 05:09 PM
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I ended up with a Geo kalk reactor, hopefully it arrives tomorrow. I was stuck between a calcium reactor and kalk reactor for a while now. But since my pH runs low (7.9-8.1) fellow reefers recommended I try a kalk reactor first since a calcium reactor may make pH worse. See here for some good Geo pics:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=974733 Nuuze |
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11/21/2006, 05:18 PM
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Well I have a GEO CR and would recommened it to anyone.
Colin
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Beat to fit - paint to match. If at first it doesn't fit get a bigger hammer. Current Tank Info: 120g reef, 29g sump, Pan World 150, (2) reefoptix III pendents, 250W 14k AC, Deltec 851, Tunze Stream, GEO 618 CR. 100g plant |
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11/21/2006, 05:30 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Deep in the Heart of the Snowbelt (NE OHIO)
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I have a few GEO products (fluid reactor and kalk reactor) and highly recommend them. George does an excellent job.
I am planning on purchasing a 624 in the near future to replace my existing Ca Reactor.
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BS in Marine Bio ('96), First SW tank in 1992. Current Tank(s) 300g SPS with 90g frag tank and 40 anemone tank - decommissioned 46g LPS/Softy Cube 300g FOWLR under construction - decommissioned |
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11/21/2006, 05:37 PM
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I love my Geo reactor. I have the smallest one, 618. It is well built and easy to dial in.
I think the maxi-jet is a more reliable pump from what I read. With that said, I feed my reactor off my return pump. I have a tee in my return line. One port on the tee is female threaded 1/2". I then used a male threaded insert with a 1/4 inch barb on the other end. I put a valve in the line to be able to adjust the flow and it works like a champ. Hope this helps.
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11/21/2006, 06:02 PM
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serpentman,
Where did you get your fluid reactor from? I do not see it listed on geosreef.com...and how much was it? Nuuze |
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11/21/2006, 06:07 PM
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Location: Bridgeport, CT
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I have the MRC but my next one would be the GEO.. quality and easy to setup
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11/21/2006, 08:06 PM
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Reefing since '87
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Allegheny Mountains of VA
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Thanks folks. Looks like it is a Geo. And thank you DocWells for the plumbing info.
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Have a good'un Current Tank Info: 90 gl SPS dominant / upgrade in the works |
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11/21/2006, 08:20 PM
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Location: Va
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