calcium and phosephate reactors?

[ppanthrah75]

do u really need this equipment for a reef tank to be sucsesful?

 

[btldreef]

Need?
No... If parameters are in check with water changes, good salt, etc. Even if they're not, you can dose, but a Ca reactor is more efficient/effective than dosing manually.
I happen to run both and have been very happy with the results. They're like safe guards for me.

 

[ppanthrah75]

gotcha with the calc reactor u need a co2 canister with it? does it get costly to run it?my calicium level stays between 400 and 410 its a reef i have mostly mushrooms zoos i have a hammer coral that just keeps multipling but was thinking of going with some lobos and clams thats why asking about the calc reactor thanx for ur info

 

[btldreef]

I have found it to be more cost effective than dosing with liquid 2 part (Ca and Alk).

 

[ppanthrah75]

ok thank im gonna do some figuring and see what im going to do apreciate the info

 

[acrylic51]

Agree not needed.....A Ca reactor won't do you a bit off good if your levels are off.....

 

[nissan577]

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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/383312/calcium-and-phosephate-reactors#post_3351627
I have found it to be more cost effective than dosing with liquid 2 part (Ca and Alk).
sorry to steal your thread but btl, what cal reactor are you using?

 

[btldreef]

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Originally Posted by nissan577 http:///forum/thread/383312/calcium-and-phosephate-reactors#post_3351787
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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/383312/calcium-and-phosephate-reactors#post_3351627
I have found it to be more cost effective than dosing with liquid 2 part (Ca and Alk).
sorry to steal your thread but btl, what cal reactor are you using?
I believe it's an MRC - 1 ... my husband is sleeping and he knows exactly which one we have, but I'm almost positive it's the MRC-1

 

[nissan577]

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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/383312/calcium-and-phosephate-reactors#post_3351793
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Originally Posted by nissan577 http:///forum/thread/383312/calcium-and-phosephate-reactors#post_3351787
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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/383312/calcium-and-phosephate-reactors#post_3351627
I have found it to be more cost effective than dosing with liquid 2 part (Ca and Alk).
sorry to steal your thread but btl, what cal reactor are you using?
I believe it's an MRC - 1 ... my husband is sleeping and he knows exactly which one we have, but I'm almost positive it's the MRC-1
you run it with co2?

 

[btldreef]

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Originally Posted by nissan577 http:///forum/thread/383312/calcium-and-phosephate-reactors#post_3351796
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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/383312/calcium-and-phosephate-reactors#post_3351793
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Originally Posted by nissan577 http:///forum/thread/383312/calcium-and-phosephate-reactors#post_3351787
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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/383312/calcium-and-phosephate-reactors#post_3351627
I have found it to be more cost effective than dosing with liquid 2 part (Ca and Alk).
sorry to steal your thread but btl, what cal reactor are you using?
I believe it's an MRC - 1 ... my husband is sleeping and he knows exactly which one we have, but I'm almost positive it's the MRC-1
you run it with co2?
yes

 

[nissan577]

so to ask how much was the whole system?

 

[btldreef]

I bought it used from someone in my reef club leaving the hobby. So I only paid $200 for the reactor, a brand new regulator, brand new bubble counter, full container of granules and a full Co2 bottle.

 

[nissan577]

with all of that i rather use the liquids

 

[btldreef]

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Originally Posted by nissan577 http:///forum/thread/383312/calcium-and-phosephate-reactors#post_3352288
with all of that i rather use the liquids
I found the reactor, once hooked up, it's much easier. It's consistent and no effort.

 

[acrylic51]

I have to agree with BLTDreef......Once your levels are in order addition of a reactor is easy and there to maintain....and depending on size of setup; reactors are more economical and easier to utilize.

 

[nissan577]

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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/383312/calcium-and-phosephate-reactors#post_3352590
I have to agree with BLTDreef......Once your levels are in order addition of a reactor is easy and there to maintain....and depending on size of setup; reactors are more economical and easier to utilize.
true. but i will have to look more on the co2 thing cause idk how to use it. i got some money saved up to buy one now the only issue is to find a good one with everything