CA reactors

joselastra · 02-08-2008, 06:57 PM

whats the opinion on ca reactors for FOWLR tanks? i have some ric's and may get more mushrooms in the future(MAYBE). are they good to have or are they reallyjust for reefs?would a doser do?

CMG · 02-08-2008, 07:00 PM

This doesnt answer your question but if you have rics and other things arent you now a reefer and no longer a FOWLR?

zy112 · 02-08-2008, 07:00 PM

It wouldnt be needed and just another expense. Unless your going reef I think your fine without one.

joselastra · 02-08-2008, 07:11 PM

yeah, i guess i am. never really considered those "reef items"!!!! would they need to be dosed then, at least?

Frankie · 02-08-2008, 08:57 PM

You will need to keep an eye on your water prams with corals in the tank now but no you don't need a reactor. Water changes should be enough for a lightly stocked reef.

cheeks69 · 02-08-2008, 09:36 PM

No you don't need a CR on a FOWLR nor do you need it if you going to keep a reef with only Softies. A CR isn't easy to use and can severely affect your ph levels so you need to carefully monitor it.

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joselastra Limpet Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: clifton, nj Posts: 133 View Gallery Karma Komment	CA reactors whats the opinion on ca reactors for FOWLR tanks? i have some ric's and may get more mushrooms in the future(MAYBE). are they good to have or are they reallyjust for reefs?would a doser do?

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CMG Torch coral Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 586 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: CA reactors This doesnt answer your question but if you have rics and other things arent you now a reefer and no longer a FOWLR? __________________ My Chronical: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wlr-setup.html 40g, Purple Dartfish (squirley), Banggai Cardinal (Spot), 3 sand sifting snails, 3 nerite snails and a golden banded shrimp (Batman).

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zy112 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: IN Posts: 984 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: CA reactors It wouldnt be needed and just another expense. Unless your going reef I think your fine without one. __________________ Zach

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joselastra Limpet Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: clifton, nj Posts: 133 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: CA reactors yeah, i guess i am. never really considered those "reef items"!!!! would they need to be dosed then, at least?

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Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 7,141 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: CA reactors You will need to keep an eye on your water prams with corals in the tank now but no you don't need a reactor. Water changes should be enough for a lightly stocked reef. __________________ Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

02-08-2008, 09:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,630 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: CA reactors No you don't need a CR on a FOWLR nor do you need it if you going to keep a reef with only Softies. A CR isn't easy to use and can severely affect your ph levels so you need to carefully monitor it. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

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