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03/30/2006, 09:29 AM
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Ca reactor for 400gal, I appreciate your answer.
I know this is a uninteresting question which is not really fun to answer. I am moving from a 265 to a 400 plus 125 sump. Looking to have a slightly over size kalk reactor and ca reactor. I was looking a the "My Reef Creations" brand reactors.
Would like the size to be for a heavy sps only tank. (my k2r reactor does not keep up with the 265gal) Ed R. |
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03/30/2006, 10:16 AM
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Since you are looking at the Myreef Brand, just call or email Andy and ask him what he thinks...no one knows better than the creator of the product.
dave
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03/30/2006, 12:33 PM
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Andy is a good source, and there is always a but. Look a the tank of the month 30 lbs of media for a 110 gal. The unit Andy recommended is 16 lbs for 400 + gals. I have put a order in but he said he will be out for a week and wouldn't ship for 10 days. I just do not want to have to ever redo this reactor if possible.
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03/30/2006, 12:57 PM
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I have a couple large recirculating reactors by Geo that use a Little Giant MDQ-2 pump and a maxijet for feed. These reactors are 8" diameter and hold about 30lbs of the Schuran media.
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03/30/2006, 02:15 PM
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Second on Schuran....love my JS RX...calcium and such are very stable.
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03/30/2006, 02:21 PM
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I am researching calcium reactors right now and the best bang for the buck (in my opinion) are ReefTek (http://www.reeftek.com/)
and Aquatic Systems Design (http://www.aquaticsystemsdesign.com/) My Reef Creations and the GEOs are a close second though. |
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03/30/2006, 02:43 PM
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The schuran reactors seem to have some bold statements which sound good. They use co 2 better, to me this would mean less co2 and algae in the tank. I would assume any co 2 reactor could pulverize a chamber if you ran mass amounts of co2 in it. Does this unit do something really different.
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03/30/2006, 05:15 PM
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I have read that several of the Schuran users have to use timers on their units dt the efficiency. They are also not the most user friendly from what I have read...but, my first hand experience is nil.
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03/30/2006, 08:41 PM
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Ya do use the larger media it works better. I currently have a dual chamber reeftek and love it, I've had it on 500G with no issues. MRC is also a great product. Schuran is good but overpriced in my opinion
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03/31/2006, 03:26 PM
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Quote:
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03/31/2006, 03:37 PM
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I just ordered a ReefTek reactor today. It was a tough choice between the two (ReefTek and Aquatic Systems Design). ReefTek has more options/choices for a complete setup and Jorge was really good in answering all of my emails. Scott was good also in answering questions. The ReefTek comes in a 12" which will fit better underneath the stand (if I end up putting it there - already full with equipment). The ASD you have to special order for a 12" size.
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