calcium reactor

ninjataco777 · 01-08-2008, 12:30 AM

can somebody explain exactly how these work? like with the co2 and stuff? and how do you buff out the alkalinity?

ninjataco777 · 01-08-2008, 12:33 AM

what do you gus think abt the coralife ca reactor

ninjataco777 · 01-08-2008, 12:54 AM

framerguy · 01-08-2008, 01:08 AM

I can't explain exactly how they work but will tell you what I know. The reactor is filled with a coral skeleton based substance. CO2 is injected into the system to bring the PH down to 6.5-6.8.. This causes the coral to disolve releasing calcium, magnesium and alkalinity buffering agents in proportionate amounts. This disolved mixture is then dripped into the tank at a controlled rate.

I don't know much about the coralife reactor.

ninjataco777 · 01-08-2008, 01:15 AM

ooo ok, thanks, how log does the co2 usually last?

zy112 · 01-08-2008, 02:03 AM

I havnt heard much about the coral lifes. I always here good things about Korallin and My Reef Creations.

Witfull · 01-08-2008, 03:24 AM

nick, you dont need one on a 29biocube.

zy112 · 01-08-2008, 03:48 AM

On my small tanks I just use a kent 2 part solution

ninjataco777 · 01-08-2008, 07:14 PM

im not planning on getting one, i was just curious

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Originally Posted by Witfull

nick, you dont need one on a 29biocube.

Snelly40 · 01-08-2008, 07:34 PM

i was actually looking at one today, not cheap, but i have heard great things, need to watch out for the lowering of ph as mentoned above.
I decided to drip Kalk, as it has a similar effect with better reslts as far as ph goes, and its much much much cheaper

01-08-2008, 12:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
ninjataco777 Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south jersey Posts: 478 View Gallery Karma Komment	calcium reactor can somebody explain exactly how these work? like with the co2 and stuff? and how do you buff out the alkalinity? __________________ "Take the warning labels off and let the problem solve itself" RS Nano Club My 29 Gallon Oceanic Biocube Reef Chronicle http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...c-biocube.html ANTI-WALDO ANTI-BIO-BALL ANTI-CARRIBEAN BRISTLEWORM

01-08-2008, 12:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
ninjataco777 Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south jersey Posts: 478 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: calcium reactor what do you gus think abt the coralife ca reactor __________________ "Take the warning labels off and let the problem solve itself" RS Nano Club My 29 Gallon Oceanic Biocube Reef Chronicle http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...c-biocube.html ANTI-WALDO ANTI-BIO-BALL ANTI-CARRIBEAN BRISTLEWORM

01-08-2008, 12:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
ninjataco777 Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south jersey Posts: 478 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: calcium reactor , __________________ "Take the warning labels off and let the problem solve itself" RS Nano Club My 29 Gallon Oceanic Biocube Reef Chronicle http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...c-biocube.html ANTI-WALDO ANTI-BIO-BALL ANTI-CARRIBEAN BRISTLEWORM

01-08-2008, 01:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: calcium reactor I can't explain exactly how they work but will tell you what I know. The reactor is filled with a coral skeleton based substance. CO2 is injected into the system to bring the PH down to 6.5-6.8.. This causes the coral to disolve releasing calcium, magnesium and alkalinity buffering agents in proportionate amounts. This disolved mixture is then dripped into the tank at a controlled rate. I don't know much about the coralife reactor. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

01-08-2008, 01:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
ninjataco777 Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south jersey Posts: 478 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: calcium reactor ooo ok, thanks, how log does the co2 usually last? __________________ "Take the warning labels off and let the problem solve itself" RS Nano Club My 29 Gallon Oceanic Biocube Reef Chronicle http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...c-biocube.html ANTI-WALDO ANTI-BIO-BALL ANTI-CARRIBEAN BRISTLEWORM

01-08-2008, 02:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
zy112 Elegance coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,225 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: calcium reactor I havnt heard much about the coral lifes. I always here good things about Korallin and My Reef Creations. __________________ Zach

01-08-2008, 03:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
zy112 Elegance coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,225 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: calcium reactor On my small tanks I just use a kent 2 part solution __________________ Zach

01-08-2008, 07:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Snelly40 Manta Ray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,098 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: calcium reactor i was actually looking at one today, not cheap, but i have heard great things, need to watch out for the lowering of ph as mentoned above. I decided to drip Kalk, as it has a similar effect with better reslts as far as ph goes, and its much much much cheaper __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society*

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