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snakeblitz33
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From what I have read, it doesn't matter how big it is, but how quickly you run your CO2 through the bed. If you want to get a good idea, go to a site that sells calcium reactors and look to see what they are rated for, then look at the dimensions. That should give you a pretty good starting point.
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forcrz6
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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33
http:///forum/post/2951018
From what I have read, it doesn't matter how big it is, but how quickly you run your CO2 through the bed. If you want to get a good idea, go to a site that sells calcium reactors and look to see what they are rated for, then look at the dimensions. That should give you a pretty good starting point.
I'm going to be tagging along for this thread.
Blitz Im sending you a PM of the 1 that I am thinking of building. Let me know what you think.
http:///forum/post/2951018
From what I have read, it doesn't matter how big it is, but how quickly you run your CO2 through the bed. If you want to get a good idea, go to a site that sells calcium reactors and look to see what they are rated for, then look at the dimensions. That should give you a pretty good starting point.
I'm going to be tagging along for this thread.
Blitz Im sending you a PM of the 1 that I am thinking of building. Let me know what you think.
florida joe
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some info that may be helpfull It seems that the ph of the reactors effluent tends to be low 6.2 to 6.7 some people have added a second chamber filled with calcareous media in a series so that the water passes from the first chamber to the second before passing to the aquarium. This tends to dissolve the media in the second chamber adding even more calcium and alkalinity to the water rising the PH of the effluent further as CO2 is consumed before it enters the aquarium.
To the best of my recollection I read this in a paper on calcium reactors written by Holmes-Farley but I may be wrong
I also have some paper work on a reactor home project I may be able to find if anyone is interested
To the best of my recollection I read this in a paper on calcium reactors written by Holmes-Farley but I may be wrong
I also have some paper work on a reactor home project I may be able to find if anyone is interested
forcrz6
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Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2951114
some info that may be helpfull It seems that the ph of the reactors effluent tends to be low 6.2 to 6.7 some people have added a second chamber filled with calcareous media in a series so that the water passes from the first chamber to the second before passing to the aquarium. This tends to dissolve the media in the second chamber adding even more calcium and alkalinity to the water rising the PH of the effluent further as CO2 is consumed before it enters the aquarium.
To the best of my recollection I read this in a paper on calcium reactors written by Holmes-Farley but I may be wrong
I also have some paper work on a reactor home project I may be able to find if anyone is interested
Hrm Interesting. So adding a 2nd chamber would be better. I would be interested in that paper.
http:///forum/post/2951114
some info that may be helpfull It seems that the ph of the reactors effluent tends to be low 6.2 to 6.7 some people have added a second chamber filled with calcareous media in a series so that the water passes from the first chamber to the second before passing to the aquarium. This tends to dissolve the media in the second chamber adding even more calcium and alkalinity to the water rising the PH of the effluent further as CO2 is consumed before it enters the aquarium.
To the best of my recollection I read this in a paper on calcium reactors written by Holmes-Farley but I may be wrong
I also have some paper work on a reactor home project I may be able to find if anyone is interested
Hrm Interesting. So adding a 2nd chamber would be better. I would be interested in that paper.
forcrz6
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Ok so i figured out that the Calc Reactor that I am making will work for a tank up to about 300 to 400G. This is more then enough for the 110.
I figured it out by searching the Reef Octopus. I found the Closest to what my dimensions were (the CR-100) Now the tank rating is without the duel chambers. So I can not wait for the Plexi to get here to start putting it all together.
I figured it out by searching the Reef Octopus. I found the Closest to what my dimensions were (the CR-100) Now the tank rating is without the duel chambers. So I can not wait for the Plexi to get here to start putting it all together.
florida joe
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Originally Posted by forcrz6
http:///forum/post/2952349
Ok so i figured out that the Calc Reactor that I am making will work for a tank up to about 300 to 400G. This is more then enough for the 110.
I figured it out by searching the Reef Octopus. I found the Closest to what my dimensions were (the CR-100) Now the tank rating is without the duel chambers. So I can not wait for the Plexi to get here to start putting it all together.
Still looking for the paper on the home build but everyone I talk to has the same opinion.
Go with a second chamber
http:///forum/post/2952349
Ok so i figured out that the Calc Reactor that I am making will work for a tank up to about 300 to 400G. This is more then enough for the 110.
I figured it out by searching the Reef Octopus. I found the Closest to what my dimensions were (the CR-100) Now the tank rating is without the duel chambers. So I can not wait for the Plexi to get here to start putting it all together.
Still looking for the paper on the home build but everyone I talk to has the same opinion.
Go with a second chamber