another ca reactor media thread

[atzak]

what's everyone using in thier reactors these days. I've been using ARM, but I think I want a media with a larger size

[radone]

Using Gen-X large stuff here

[gasman059]

Large ARM

[atzak]

I didn't realize ARM made different sizes

[Dejavu]

I'm also using the larger ARM with great results.

[SPStoner]

Originally posted by atzak
I didn't realize ARM made different sizes

Yep, they call it "Coarse". I've been using it since I am unable to locate the Schuran stuff anymore. No issues with it at all.

http://www.caribsea.com/pages/products/react_refug.html

[upsetter]

Hey not to hijack, when u guys use the ARM course are u getting a "black soot" all over the inside of your reactor and the outlet tube? I'm on my second round same container & that's what the residue looks like. I don't run carbon or GFO btw. Posted this question twice & got one other similar result but not many replies. Sorry for the interruption.

[SPStoner]

No, not that I have noticed.

[coqui1pr]

Im using a korallin CA RX with korallin corase media been working great no problems here.

Nestor

[Sullyman]

Hydro Carbonate from aqua medic.

[jjoos99]

Do you all use different media in the first and second chambers? I am setting up my first reactor and have the cr-2 and am not sure what to purchase for it.
Thanks
Jeff

[znut Reefer]

I have a MTC duel chamber. I use Genx in the large one and ARM in the second chamber.

[cstires]

I use cheap Florida Crushed Coral in mine, works like a charm!

[jjoos99]

znut
do you use the larger size or arm or the smaller sized in your second chamber? I must have an older model, both of my chambers are the same size.
Jeff

[lamarine23]

Elos Ca Pur

[znut Reefer]

My MTC is almost 1 yr old. The first chamber is larger and the second is smaller. I use the GenX large in the large chamber and the ARM in the second (smaller) chamber. I tried the Arm in the large but it kept getting clogged. No problems using the GenX. HTH.

Great Ca reactors

[SecretAgentMan]

I use the arm coarse and love it!

-SAM

[kimoy]

this is what i use

[reef / aholic]

I use Rowalith C+ and Grotech Magnesium Pro at a ratio of 90:10

[Reefflections]

Fonda,
I'm with you Gen X media with Arm in #2.I also mod.my PH probe in my MRC chamber 1 and getiing and exact reading in chamber one where all the CO 2 is being mixed.This GenX maybe it's me giving a more stable PH readings,now vs.Arm.
But my readings are running now 6.63/to 6.65 over 24 hour periods.Can't get anymore stable than that.
Also send you and email on some Aussie Acans

[Reefflections]

I also found out that if folks want to run their Eff ph at 6.3 you can this with GenX, without turning it to mush.

[jay24k]

I use the schuran. I have to due to me keeping my ph on the reactor set to 6.3. I didn't like arm.

[fijiblue]

SPStoner -

What do you run your ph at for the coarse arm?

[gasman059]

large arm ph 6.1.

[fijiblue]

WOW!!!

Lower than I am willing to go