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12/19/2007, 01:50 PM
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You don't need a Ca reactor at the initial start up if you're not going to dump a large amount of SPS colonies into the tank right from the beginning. Would help to know what you're plans are for your tank. All softies, all SPS, LPS, mixed reef?
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12/19/2007, 01:58 PM
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It really depends on what you plan on doing with the tank...like mentioned above...softies...SPS...LPS, its all depends, but either way a calcium reactor certainly wouldn't hurt, but you gotta to way to the cost to benefit ration, because Calc reactors are certainly exspensive and rather hard to dial in
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12/19/2007, 04:18 PM
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Calcium reactors are expensive
Getting them to work properly is another Malfunctions and Overdosage can occur Once its fully tweaked, it works really well. I would advise you to drip it in your sump where the return pump is, your skimmer could possibly filter out all the calcium deposits for the corals. If you want to just do it the old fashion way, kalkwasser and drip method 
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12/19/2007, 04:31 PM
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This article compares different methods of supplementing calcium and alkalinity.
How to Select a Calcium and Alkalinity Supplementation Scheme http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/chem.htm CaCO3/CO2 reactors, two parts, and limewater/kalkwasser are the big 3 ways that all work well and have pros and cons. In your case, limewater or a two part are both good bets without big up front costs. These may also help: The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 1: The Salt Water Itself http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/rhf/index.php The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 2: What Chemicals Must be Supplemented http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-04/rhf/index.php The "How To" Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 3: pH http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-05/rhf/index.php The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 4: What Chemicals May Detrimentally Accumulate http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-09/rhf/index.php
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12/19/2007, 04:55 PM
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waxy ygpm
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12/19/2007, 05:14 PM
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Randy's articles are an excellent discussion of the pros and cons. For me, the initial expense outweighs the safety issues of Kalk and the hassle of dosing.
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