Kalk Reactor and Calcium Reactor

newsalt · 02-18-2008, 12:15 AM

Is it ok to have both a Calcium Reactor and Kalk Reactor running at the same time. Will this cause any pH issues? Anyone doing this?

JWarren · 02-18-2008, 04:55 AM

I wouldn't do it.

You wouldn't need both. Besides, you would have many problems trying to figure out which unit was causing the pH problem. A calcium reactor rated for your tank size and properly dialed in, would be all you would need. If you found the need to add calcium after it has reached maximum performance, I guess you could just drip Kalk.

There are a lot of variables. Your load will always dictate your consumption rate. Its a matter of supply and demand and I have yet to hear of a calcium reactor not being able to meet the demand, because its output is adjustable.

newsalt · 02-18-2008, 06:08 AM

ok, thanks.

Disciple882542 · 02-19-2008, 01:56 PM

different types of situations may call for both. For example,

if you don't evaporate an adequate amount of water to replace it with enough Kalk to adequately sustain the Ca/alk levels in your tank you might need both.

Also, if your pH consistently runs a little low but your caclium demands are high you might need both as well.

Just my .02.

God bless,
disciple

klm2500hd · 02-19-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by newsalt

Is it ok to have both a Calcium Reactor and Kalk Reactor running at the same time. Will this cause any pH issues? Anyone doing this?

yes, pH stays 8.26-8.38, yes.

yes, ca reactors are adjustable. in order to keep ca levels up, my pH drops. the kalk is there to keep pH up.

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JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,314 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Kalk Reactor and Calcium Reactor I wouldn't do it. You wouldn't need both. Besides, you would have many problems trying to figure out which unit was causing the pH problem. A calcium reactor rated for your tank size and properly dialed in, would be all you would need. If you found the need to add calcium after it has reached maximum performance, I guess you could just drip Kalk. There are a lot of variables. Your load will always dictate your consumption rate. Its a matter of supply and demand and I have yet to hear of a calcium reactor not being able to meet the demand, because its output is adjustable. __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. The 10 gallon quarantine tank. The 55 gallon. Help build ReefPedia!

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02-19-2008, 01:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Disciple882542 Ricordea Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 187 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Kalk Reactor and Calcium Reactor different types of situations may call for both. For example, if you don't evaporate an adequate amount of water to replace it with enough Kalk to adequately sustain the Ca/alk levels in your tank you might need both. Also, if your pH consistently runs a little low but your caclium demands are high you might need both as well. Just my .02. God bless, disciple __________________ Deuteronomy 31:8

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