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Justin74 · #26 05/07/2007, 11:14 AM

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Originally posted by tacocat
Typically, it IS the wrong application given the size of the tank, but IME, it is the correct application given the tank's demand. The statement that leads me to believe a Ca reactor (a small one) would work is because deuc mentions that he has issues keeping the alkalinity up. Ca reactors are excellent for keeping alkalinity high. Kalkwasser actually depresses alkalinity.

In addition, a reactor would gradually add alkalinity and calcium through out the day versus adding it in larger doses, which can be more problematic in smaller aquariums.

Duec may own a 29g, but it's stocked like a 75g.

Ive always understood it to be the exact opposite.
Kalkwasser shoots alkalinity up, at least IME. And with calcium, by nature drives alk down, hence the need for a 2 part sollution.

-Justin

tacocat · #27 05/07/2007, 05:53 PM

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Originally posted by Justin74
Ive always understood it to be the exact opposite.
Kalkwasser shoots alkalinity up, at least IME. And with calcium, by nature drives alk down, hence the need for a 2 part sollution.

-Justin

Kalk helps maintain alkalinity to a degree, but a calcium reactor is much more efficient at raising alkalinity.

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...ture/index.php

tacocat · #28 05/07/2007, 05:56 PM

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Originally posted by dots
I tend to be leary of reactors based on the finicky nature I often hear they have.

Thos people are dorks.

Some reactors are easier to adjust than others. My Schuran is definitely one of the more finicky reactors. IME, any reactor that you can pressurize is easy to adjust. I recommend the GEO reactors to most anybody looking at getting one. I had one, and it was a set and forget machine. I set the drip rate, and adjusted the bubble count accordingly.

duec22 · #29 05/11/2007, 02:02 PM

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Originally posted by dots
http://www.twopartsolution.com/

No deal there IMO....I was looking more for a hardware store locally that sells the DowFlake....wich sould be about 1/10 the price he is asking..without delivery costs. It's just hard to find de-icer in the sacramento valley when summer is coming. LOL

Justin74 · #30 05/12/2007, 01:38 AM

Speaking of... I just ordered and received there 5lb of Mississippi Kalk, and must sayIm thoroughly happy with the product! For 20$ shipped, it will easily last me a couple years. Very fast desolving, quality product! Dont know if it was pure coicidence, but noticed excellenct P.E. the next day that was hard not to notice!

-Justin