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Old 01/05/2008, 11:08 AM
Aquaticman74 Aquaticman74 is offline
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Coralvue Octopus Calcium Reactors... Who is using one?

Anyone running one of these? Do you like it? Do you hate it? Looking for some feedback on them.
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Old 01/05/2008, 12:26 PM
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BUMP I am wanting the same information. I am being told on the phone the CR-140 is an exact nock off of the Geo 624. The only diffrence is the pump. I am wanting to know as well
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Old 01/05/2008, 01:35 PM
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I was looking at the 6.5" dual chamber. I wonder if this is the same company making the body of the reeflo skimmers for coralvue.
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Old 01/05/2008, 01:37 PM
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Here's the specs on the one i'm looking at.

Octopus Reverse Flow
Calcium Reactor 6.5" Dual
Chamber with pump,
by CoralVue*
CR-CV-OCT/CR140D


Octopus Calcium Reactors are constructed with high quality Cell Cast Acrylic materials and SCH-80 Hard PVC pipes and JG fittings.
Great Value and quality construction.

Specifications:

- NEW DESIGN- Now Includes pH Probe port
- Octopus Circulation pump included.
- Chamber Diameter: approx. 5.5"
- Height: approx. 23 1/4"
- Foot Print: approx. 20.5" x 7"
- Recommended for tanks up to 800 g
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Old 01/08/2008, 10:54 AM
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anyone?
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Old 01/08/2008, 11:46 AM
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I just received the double column one from reef specialty (I forget which model... I think it's also running a special on them not listed on the site).

Anyway, the quality looks great! i won't be able to hook it up for a few weeks but I'm 100% glad i got it vs the competition.

Knock offs? i'm not sure about that... reactors are all knockoffs of the generations from 8 yrs ago... there's only so many ways you can design 1-2 columns with a pump and bubble counter. As for their skimmers... those might be knockoffs =P
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Old 01/08/2008, 11:59 AM
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That is good to hear chrissreef. I believe you bought the one I listed specs for that I was interested in.

Could you post some pics of the unit when you get a chance? The pic they have doesn't show much detail.
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Old 01/08/2008, 12:34 PM
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I can't post until tomorrow... need to charge up my camera.

the top screws off instead of thumb screws which is way cool. If you can, PM me with your email address or a reminder so I don't forget.
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Old 01/08/2008, 12:39 PM
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Mike let me know if you want to see one.
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Old 01/08/2008, 01:55 PM
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Jeremy,

What do you think about these?

Chrissreef,

Tomorrow is cool or whenever you get a chance. I'm not going to be getting a CaRx at least for a few months so no hurry.
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Old 01/08/2008, 02:06 PM
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They look good, built solid and the design seems like they would perform well. I thought about getting one to replace my GEO but I still have my heart set on an AquaC reactor.
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