DIY Calcium Reactor

[SmartWrasse]

My DIY reactor is reacting well. I used the Snailman plan from the DIY section of RC. The single chamber plan that I have e-mailed you guys about would be a little more simple to make. I have some of the necessary tools like tap and drill for 3/4 inch PVC and other things if other members have the same calcium and alk appetite I have.:beer:

http://mdteague.com/CalReactor35k.jpg

[ATB USA]

Hi can you email me the plans to?
thanks Victor

[SmartWrasse]

Snailman's (the one I made) reactor plan
He now recommends you use a Mag or similar cheap pump since the Iwaki will not last that long
http://www.hawkfish.org/snailman/diycareactor.htm


Single chamber reactor and good assembly info
http://www.animalnetwork.com/fish2/aqfm/1998/mar/features/2/default.asp

[jmbono]

Great job. I might give it a go some day when I have time.

[Sir Knight]

Why not give a presentation (work Shop) at one of the club meetings?

Joe Wall
Webmaster ETRC

PS If you want to make me one I don't think I would refuse it :)

[SmartWrasse]

One other important note is that I made this much faster, easier and possibly better by using a milwaukee regulator set up that includes: solenoid, needle valve, bubble counter. Therefore, you can skip all the part about fabricating a bubble counter and trying to find piece together parts for the regulator. These can be bought for less than $100 online.

[Sir Knight]

ETRC's website is now updated to include Snailman's calcium reactor plans, reprinted with his permission

MANY THANKS, SNAILMAN! :wavehand:

We also detailed the differences in Mike's (SmartWrasse's) finished reactor compared to Snailman's.

The plans can be accessed directly at:
http://www.easttnreefclub.com/calciumreactor.html

Or by way of our DIY page at:
http://www.easttnreefclub.com/DIY.html

Enjoy!

Marie W.
(The better half of the webmaster team at ETRC) :lol: