WMAS Discussion Forum : Calcium Reactor question http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:08:09 +0000 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:57:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=43299 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Calcium Reactor question : With tcfab&#039;s help I&#039;ve...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43299&PID=375232&title=calcium-reactor-question#375232 Author: Flashlin
Subject: 43299
Posted: September 10 2010 at 10:57am

With tcfab's help I've connected CO2 to the intake yesterday. Now silicone is curing on the connection...

With what bubble/flow rate I should start for a 75G tank? I have around 20-30  small to medium sps.]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:57:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43299&PID=375232&title=calcium-reactor-question#375232 <![CDATA[Calcium Reactor question : Keep in mind I have had this reactor...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43299&PID=375147&title=calcium-reactor-question#375147 Author: DLindquist
Subject: 43299
Posted: September 09 2010 at 7:42pm

Keep in mind I have had this reactor for a long time and the details of its operation are a little foggy.

    CO2 does accumulate in the first chamber. If I recall correctly, this is to lower the PH and break down the aragonite (effluent) which is then pumped into the second chamber. The second chambers purpose is to help raise the PH back up before entering the aquarium. I have always been told dual chambers make a better reactor.

]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:42:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43299&PID=375147&title=calcium-reactor-question#375147 <![CDATA[Calcium Reactor question : SculpinThat&#039;s what I am actually...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43299&PID=375144&title=calcium-reactor-question#375144 Author: Flashlin
Subject: 43299
Posted: September 09 2010 at 7:20pm

Sculpin

That's what I am actually going to do. It is just weird why it was build like that.
]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:20:07 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43299&PID=375144&title=calcium-reactor-question#375144 <![CDATA[Calcium Reactor question : Why can&#039;t you just move the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43299&PID=375143&title=calcium-reactor-question#375143 Author: Sculpin
Subject: 43299
Posted: September 09 2010 at 7:16pm

Why can't you just move the outflow of the bubble counter into the T that is coming out of the pump? That would seem the simplest solution to me and it's how I set up mine. The pump mixes the co2 and sends it in to the reactor.


Micah
]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:16:56 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43299&PID=375143&title=calcium-reactor-question#375143 <![CDATA[Calcium Reactor question : DlindquistSo are CO2 bubbles accumulating...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43299&PID=375141&title=calcium-reactor-question#375141 Author: Flashlin
Subject: 43299
Posted: September 09 2010 at 7:00pm

Dlindquist

So are CO2 bubbles accumulating in the same way under the cover. And then just jump to second chamber?
]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:00:18 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43299&PID=375141&title=calcium-reactor-question#375141 <![CDATA[Calcium Reactor question : I have this exact same reactor....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43299&PID=375129&title=calcium-reactor-question#375129 Author: DLindquist
Subject: 43299
Posted: September 09 2010 at 6:15pm

I have this exact same reactor. I have had it on my 90 gallon for almost 10 years with no modifications. Alkalinity between 10-12 and Calcium between 400-450. It has worked great. In fact, it has been so long since I have made any adjustments I probably wouldn't know what to change if I needed to. Let me know how your modifications go.]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:15:46 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43299&PID=375129&title=calcium-reactor-question#375129 <![CDATA[Calcium Reactor question : No, don&#039;t use brass. Use...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43299&PID=375126&title=calcium-reactor-question#375126 Author: tcfab
Subject: 43299
Posted: September 09 2010 at 5:02pm

No, don't use brass. Use RO line.]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:02:28 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43299&PID=375126&title=calcium-reactor-question#375126 <![CDATA[Calcium Reactor question : What do you think about brass?...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43299&PID=375120&title=calcium-reactor-question#375120 Author: Flashlin
Subject: 43299
Posted: September 09 2010 at 4:18pm

What do you think about brass? Can I use it for water line? Or it will add copper to the water?

Thank you for your help
]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:18:21 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43299&PID=375120&title=calcium-reactor-question#375120 <![CDATA[Calcium Reactor question : I use an electronic regulator...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43299&PID=375107&title=calcium-reactor-question#375107 Author: bugzme
Subject: 43299
Posted: September 09 2010 at 2:39pm

I use an electronic regulator so I can't answer that. Sorry]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:39:07 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43299&PID=375107&title=calcium-reactor-question#375107 <![CDATA[Calcium Reactor question : it will be double on saturday!...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43299&PID=375106&title=calcium-reactor-question#375106 Author: bugzme
Subject: 43299
Posted: September 09 2010 at 2:29pm

it will be double on saturday! thanks Tcfab!!

http://www.marinedepot.com/Caribsea_A.R.M._Aragonite_Reactor_Media_8_lb_(Coarse)_Calcium_Reactor_Media-CaribSea-CS0525-FICRCM-CS0529-vi.html
In both chambers. Just trying to help you out.
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