Calcium Reactor

michael_cb_125 · 02-28-2008, 08:39 AM

I know that I am going to need a Ca. Reactor. I am saving up right now. While saving I am doing some major research. I have found several brands that seem very nice. I just dont know which way to go. Here are the brands I am considering: Life Reef. Korallin. Deltec. and PM.
Which to choose?
I need some first hand experince. Who has which Reactor, and how does it perform. I am looking for a simple setup, easy to maintain system.
Please Help...
~Michael

prow · 02-28-2008, 08:45 AM

i have the korallin. its been great for me. at first i did not like it, it kept trapping and collecting CO2, was not working so good. come to find out it did not do such a good job mainly because my tank did not have a great enough demand. now that my tank demands are high the reactor is sweet. all i do now is set it and forget it

Dentoid · 02-28-2008, 08:48 AM

I had the Korallin and I hated it. I got rid of it after about 4 months. Difficult to dial in and keep it that way.

I looked at and talked to the owner of the Life Reef, at MACNA, about their Ca reactor and was sold on it. It seemed very user friendly and they have recently redesigned it to be user friendly. As you know I was in the group buy for the Life Reef reactor, but bagged out when the Balling Method came to light. For my application, I think that is going to be all I need. For your monsterous tank, you're going to need more.

Don't know anything about the others.

Dentoid · 02-28-2008, 08:49 AM

I'll sell you my Korallin cheap!

zy112 · 02-28-2008, 08:50 AM

I have a DIY Ca reactor that is modeled close to a Lifereef but bigger and better IMO. I like it. However, I have seen a few Geo's and their owners couldnt be happier. If I was to get a new one I would go the Geo route. I'm sure Deltec is top of the line too though. The new Aquamedic reactor looks kinda cool too.

michael_cb_125 · 02-28-2008, 09:00 AM

I have been seriously condsidering the lifereef and Iwas in on the buy as well. I just need to save some cash. I just want to look at all options

Dentoid · 02-28-2008, 09:03 AM

Get with Prow and figure out how to use the Korallin and I'll sell it to you cheap.

zy112 · 02-28-2008, 09:04 AM

What kind of CO2 equip where you using Scott?

michael_cb_125 · 02-28-2008, 09:12 AM

Since you hate it so much, why would you try to sell it to me. I will just take it off your hands. That way you no longer have to give it evil looks when you walk past.

Dentoid · 02-28-2008, 09:32 AM

Dual Guage CO2 Regulator Deluxe w/ solonoid, 5 lbs CO2 tank. I purchased the package from Marine depot. It was like $600.00! The CO2 tank I got was brand new, but in my area I couldn't find anyone to fill it, I had to trade it in for one that was already filled. Not as pretty as the new one!

Dentoid · 02-28-2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by michael_cb_125

Since you hate it so much, why would you try to sell it to me. I will just take it off your hands. That way you no longer have to give it evil looks when you walk past.

When is your birthday?

deaclauderdale · 02-28-2008, 09:36 AM

Hopefully we can get the group buy going again for the lifreef as I was also involved in that, that is if you don't purchase the korallin from dentoid

prow · 02-28-2008, 10:12 AM

i think he was talking to you michail cb 125

there are certain ways to set them. media type is one of the biggest things. with the Korallin being a rapid up flow reactor you need coarse media. like 10-15mm, i use A.R.M. coarse media now (its 10-15mm) you need to set this type reactors drip rate to just past dripping so its flowing-the bubble rate stays low though, mine is set to 25 bubbles with the gtt rate on a steady flow and coarse media work great

.

deltec not sure but it a fulidized type reactor and uses a different media, i think you have to use theirs and buy it from them. any rate it uses fine meida.

PM is a slow up flow reactor and uses fine-med media.

the life reef is a down-flow reactor and uses med size media.

in a nut shell, the korallin is the lastest and greatest technology wise.
deltec uses a old but ture technology. not the most effecient but still good. PM is out dated and a fair performer. life reef, just dont know, its oldish technology though.

michael_cb_125 · 02-28-2008, 10:47 AM

Hmmmm.... I have Scott saying he hates Korallin and Prow saying he loves them. Two great reefers with two totally different opinions. What to do. Whay cant this just be an easy opinion

I am still leaning to the lifereef, dont worry deaclauderdale!!

Dentoid · 02-28-2008, 10:52 AM

Go with Prow, he has more experience than me!

02-28-2008, 08:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,228 View Gallery Karma Komment	Calcium Reactor I know that I am going to need a Ca. Reactor. I am saving up right now. While saving I am doing some major research. I have found several brands that seem very nice. I just dont know which way to go. Here are the brands I am considering: Life Reef. Korallin. Deltec. and PM. Which to choose? I need some first hand experince. Who has which Reactor, and how does it perform. I am looking for a simple setup, easy to maintain system. Please Help... ~Michael __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

02-28-2008, 08:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
prow Manta Ray Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 3,854 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Calcium Reactor i have the korallin. its been great for me. at first i did not like it, it kept trapping and collecting CO2, was not working so good. come to find out it did not do such a good job mainly because my tank did not have a great enough demand. now that my tank demands are high the reactor is sweet. all i do now is set it and forget it __________________ "He who sees things grow from their beginnings shall have the finest view of them" ........Aristotle........ "The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad." - Salvador Dali my chronicle........ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...al-system.html

02-28-2008, 08:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Calcium Reactor I had the Korallin and I hated it. I got rid of it after about 4 months. Difficult to dial in and keep it that way. I looked at and talked to the owner of the Life Reef, at MACNA, about their Ca reactor and was sold on it. It seemed very user friendly and they have recently redesigned it to be user friendly. As you know I was in the group buy for the Life Reef reactor, but bagged out when the Balling Method came to light. For my application, I think that is going to be all I need. For your monsterous tank, you're going to need more. Don't know anything about the others. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

02-28-2008, 08:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Calcium Reactor I'll sell you my Korallin cheap! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

02-28-2008, 08:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
zy112 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: IN Posts: 984 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Calcium Reactor I have a DIY Ca reactor that is modeled close to a Lifereef but bigger and better IMO. I like it. However, I have seen a few Geo's and their owners couldnt be happier. If I was to get a new one I would go the Geo route. I'm sure Deltec is top of the line too though. The new Aquamedic reactor looks kinda cool too. __________________ Zach

02-28-2008, 09:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,228 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Calcium Reactor I have been seriously condsidering the lifereef and Iwas in on the buy as well. I just need to save some cash. I just want to look at all options __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

02-28-2008, 09:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Calcium Reactor Get with Prow and figure out how to use the Korallin and I'll sell it to you cheap. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

02-28-2008, 09:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
zy112 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: IN Posts: 984 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Calcium Reactor What kind of CO2 equip where you using Scott? __________________ Zach

02-28-2008, 09:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,228 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Calcium Reactor Since you hate it so much, why would you try to sell it to me. I will just take it off your hands. That way you no longer have to give it evil looks when you walk past. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

02-28-2008, 09:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Calcium Reactor Dual Guage CO2 Regulator Deluxe w/ solonoid, 5 lbs CO2 tank. I purchased the package from Marine depot. It was like $600.00! The CO2 tank I got was brand new, but in my area I couldn't find anyone to fill it, I had to trade it in for one that was already filled. Not as pretty as the new one! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

02-28-2008, 09:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
deaclauderdale Posting & Toasting! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lancaster,California Posts: 2,049 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Calcium Reactor Hopefully we can get the group buy going again for the lifreef as I was also involved in that, that is if you don't purchase the korallin from dentoid __________________ 100 Gal w/ 55 Gal Sump, (2) 250 watt MH's, 220 watts VHO, Fish: Lawnmower Blenny, Pair Ocellaris Clowns, Royal Gramma, Yellow Watchman Goby, Rainsford Goby Coral: Neon Green Candycane, Brown Candy Cane, Purple and Blue Candycane, GSP-green, Palythoas, Montipora Digita (Green and Purple), Montipora Nodosa, Acro's, Neon Green Favia, Sun Coral, Cynaria, Zoanthids Shrimp: Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Peppermint Shrimp, Tiger Pistol Shrimp Clam: (2) Crocea, That's what I love about saltwater tanks. You get God's best!!

02-28-2008, 10:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
prow Manta Ray Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 3,854 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Calcium Reactor i think he was talking to you michail cb 125 there are certain ways to set them. media type is one of the biggest things. with the Korallin being a rapid up flow reactor you need coarse media. like 10-15mm, i use A.R.M. coarse media now (its 10-15mm) you need to set this type reactors drip rate to just past dripping so its flowing-the bubble rate stays low though, mine is set to 25 bubbles with the gtt rate on a steady flow and coarse media work great. deltec not sure but it a fulidized type reactor and uses a different media, i think you have to use theirs and buy it from them. any rate it uses fine meida. PM is a slow up flow reactor and uses fine-med media. the life reef is a down-flow reactor and uses med size media. in a nut shell, the korallin is the lastest and greatest technology wise. deltec uses a old but ture technology. not the most effecient but still good. PM is out dated and a fair performer. life reef, just dont know, its oldish technology though. __________________ "He who sees things grow from their beginnings shall have the finest view of them" ........Aristotle........ "The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad." - Salvador Dali my chronicle........ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...al-system.html

02-28-2008, 10:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,228 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Calcium Reactor Hmmmm.... I have Scott saying he hates Korallin and Prow saying he loves them. Two great reefers with two totally different opinions. What to do. Whay cant this just be an easy opinion I am still leaning to the lifereef, dont worry deaclauderdale!! __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

02-28-2008, 10:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Calcium Reactor Go with Prow, he has more experience than me! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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